Subject Leader of Computer Science at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, invites applications for a Subject Leader of Computer Science. You will lead the Computer Science provision, delivering high-quality lessons across all key stages and driving a dynamic, ambitious team.

The role requires a strong background in programming and a commitment to developing students' knowledge and skills, including leadership of co-curricular computing activities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach Computer Science to all key stages.
• Experience delivering high level programming language practicals.
• Willing to participate in a busy and successful school.
• Lead and contribute to the co-curricular computing programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Computer Science lessons across the curriculum.
• Work as part of a dynamic team to raise achievement.
• Promote participation in national computing competitions and clubs.
• Support safe and responsible use of computing technology.

Skills

Programming language knowledge

Leadership

Collaboration

Curriculum delivery

Job description

About this Role

Subject Leader of ComputerScience

Location: Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire. Contract type: Full Time, Permanent. Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 - £51,048) + TLR 2B £5,871. Job starts: January 2027. Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 at 12 Noon.

Weare seeking to employ a Computer Science teacher to join our outstanding DesignFaculty, and enhance our provision further. This is an excellent opportunity tojoin a hard-working and ambitious team, who aim to provide all students withaccess to outstanding creative opportunities across a range of subjects.Computer science is a popular option at KS4 and KS5 with over 100 studentscurrently studying GCSE and over 30 studying A-Level.

Ourstudents are keen to learn and challenge themselves, with many going on tocomputer science or related degree courses, or graduate apprenticeships uponleaving school.

Thesuccessful candidate will be able to deliver Computer Science lessons acrossthe curriculum. You will have a high level of technical knowledge and be ableto teach at all key stages. This should include detailed practical experienceof at least one high level programming language. You will be flexible, positivein your approach, and able to work as part of a dynamic team. You will bewilling to participate fully in a busy and successful school.

Applicants will have the opportunity towork alongside outstanding practitioners in an environment which fosters highachievement and high standards. Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School offers extensiveCPD pathways and will support the right candidate in developing theirleadership skills and career aspirations.

• an outstanding school full ofstudents who are committed to learning.
• a welcoming team committed to staffwell-being and professional development.
• a vibrant community in which staffand students thrive through a commitment to academic study, a passion forcreative arts, a drive for sporting endeavour and a devotion to championingpersonal development.

• fully commit to our Vision, Missionand Values (see above and below)
• fully commit to the safeguarding ofall students and to inclusion
• have high expectations of yourself,and our students.
• be committed to improving the lifechances of young people from diverse backgrounds.

• be willing to commit to life beyond the academic curriculum.
• Have the ability to teach up to and including A-level (OCR specification)
• To assist in the delivery of the co-curricular programme by running computing clubs and to promote participation in national competitions such as the Bebras Challenge, the Oxford Computing Challenge and the British Informatics Olympiad.
• To help promote responsible use of computing technology for all students.

InsignisAcademy Trust operates rigorous 'safer recruitment' practices, and thesuccessful candidates will be required to undertake the completion ofsatisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactoryreferences, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation toprove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

We encourage and value candidates who have variedlived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements inthe world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in theEqualities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a communitythat is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing anequitable society.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff andvolunteers to share this commitment.