Head of IT & Computing

Gordano School; West of England; Remote; GBP 8,000 - 9,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Gordano School in Bristol, Somerset, invites applications for Head of IT & Computing. The post leads Computing across the school and requires a strong classroom teacher with expert subject knowledge (A level Computing).

The successful candidate will drive innovative teaching, develop the IT curriculum, and contribute to the school's CPD programme. The role offers a competitive salary on the TMS/UPS scale with a TLR2C allowance and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom teaching skills with expert Computing subject knowledge.
• Ability to lead Computing across the school and support staff.
• Experience with GCSE/A-Level Computing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Computing provision across Gordano School.
• Contribute to extra-curricular computing initiatives.
• Support CPD for Computing staff.

Job description

## Head of IT & Computing### We are searching for the best education professionals* Job openings* Head of IT & ComputingNEW# Head of IT & ComputingEmployer: Gordano SchoolLocation: Bristol, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: Permanent full timeSalary: TMS/UPS plus TLR2C (£8,913 pa)Posted: 2nd November 2026Expires: 12th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 12th April 2027Job ID: 1582116Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesJob Reference: LSP-S479* Share :* Print**Head of IT & Computing**Start date - 12 April 2027 (1 September 2027 would be considered)TMS/UPS plus TLR2C (£8,913 pa)32.5 hours per week: Full Time**The School**Gordano School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, is a large and successful 11-18 comprehensive secondary school approximately eight miles outside Bristol. Our school includes a thriving Sixth Form of nearly 400 students that is strongly integrated into the life of the school and offers significant opportunities for sixth form teaching in over 30 courses. We are the sole secondary school serving the popular town of Portishead and benefit greatly from being a central part of our community.We view education as something bigger than just academic achievement. We have a record of considerable academic success but wholeheartedly believe that a student's education should be about preparing young people for their future lives in the complete sense, developing our young people’s key skills and behaviours that set them up for a successful future pathway. As well as consistently strong outcomes at GCSE and A Level, we place great emphasis on the opportunities available to our students including developing student leadership across our student body, offering an unparalleled extra-curricular programme and ensuring clear guidance for students when considering progression to their next steps of their educational journey.We pride ourselves on high-quality support for colleagues at all stages of their career through internal and external CPD, including our membership of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, with staff involved in a range of developmental opportunities across schools in the Trust as well as supporting staff in bespoke training such as completing different levels of the NPQ programmes. We maintain significant involvement in Initial Teacher Training and deliver a comprehensive ECT induction in association with the Five Counties Teaching School Hubs Alliance and Ambition Institute. Our very large staff body allows regular opportunities for progression into leadership roles at all levels.Importantly, beyond the wider experiences on offer to our student body, we seek to be a very happy school community with a big heart. This has never been more evident than through our recent work in delivering our core principles of ‘Dream big, do your best, give back’, fostering a community filled with kindness and respect.**The Role**We are seeking an inspirational, well-qualified and highly motivated Head of Computing who will lead and our provision of computing across the schools. You should be a really strong classroom teacher with expert subject knowledge (including at A level Computing).We hope to appoint someone who is ambitious and as committed to creative and compelling teaching as we are.The postholder will engage in regulated activity.**The successful candidate will:**be a strong classroom teacher with a real commitment to high quality teaching and learning.be able to enthuse, engage and motivate students and staff.be a reflective practitioner and always be willing to improvebe a strong team playerbe willing to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the schoolGordano School offers an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping), cycle to work scheme and on-site parking.**Closing date: 23:59 on Thursday 12th November 2026****Interviews: Tuesday 24th November 2026**Early applications are encouraged. Gordano School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.### AttachmentsGeneric Document 1Head of IT and Computing JD### Safeguarding Statement:*Gordano School supports Equal Opportunities Employment.**We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from under-represented groups.**The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Gordano School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.**A copy of the Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment Policy can be found on the Lighthouse Schools Partnership website.**Please note that for all roles that require regulated activity it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.**The LSP Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found at* www.lsp.org.uk/policies