Job Description

Hitchin Boys' School

Hertfordshire
32,916 - 51,048 per year

Salary:

Up to 54,574 (Main or Upper Pay Scale 32,916 to 51048 + TLR2a 3,526 p.a.)

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

24 September 2025

Job overview

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LEAD TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

MPS/UPS + TLR2A 3,526 p.a.

Start date: January 2026

Hitchin Boys' School (HBS) is an outstanding and over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools' Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.

We are now seeking an outstanding Lead Teacher of Computer Science. Computer science is taught throughout the school, is a popular subject at both GCSE and A level and has consistently achieved positive value added in both courses. This is an opportunity for a dynamic teacher who would like to join an outstanding school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.





The successful candidate will be ambitious and have a passion for their subject. They will have the ability to motivate all students and to bring new ideas as the school builds on its excellent status. Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome.

What can HBS offer you?

A school with great traditions, excellent reputation but with a modern outlook A dedicated, well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto "Per Ardua Ad Alta" - Striving for Excellence A campus that combines state of the art facilities with historic Grade II listed buildings The opportunity to work in a secure, supportive environment SLT commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of staff/students in the school

Application deadline: 9am Wednesday 24th September 2025
Interviews: 30th September or 2nd October 2025

Applications should be submitted via My New Term.Hitchin Boys' School reserves the right to close this advert early in event of a suitable candidate being identified.


Further information on our school can be found on the school website https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk/vacancies/all

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position. However, we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups, as we celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

About

Hitchin Boys' School

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Hitchin Boys' School

Grammar School Walk, Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1JB
United Kingdom

+44 1462 432181

Overview:

Hitchin Boys' School is a high achieving, all-ability, single sex school with over 1,300 pupils (aged 11-18) on roll and a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the Hitchin Schools' consortium.



We want all our pupils to leave Hitchin Boys' School having had a rich and fulfilling experience that enables them to enter an ever-changing world being

Strong

and

True

. We want them to leave as ambassadors for the future, embracing our core values to make a positive difference, leading and shaping the communities and world they encounter. We want them to have strength of character and a versatile and agile mind. Through this, they will flourish.



The school honours our history, but is also ambitious for our future, and strives for excellence by ensuring we have:


A school where everyone matters; the whole community can be true to themselves and others

High Expectations

Aspirational outcomes

First rate opportunities underpinned by high quality resources.


Teaching and learning remain at the heart of everything we do. Pupils are exposed to a broad and challenging curriculum, drawing on the very best practices and research. We review out provision ensuring every key stage provides academic rigour, breadth and depth, whilst promoting strong literacy and oracy skills. Through personalisation we will ensure all members of the school community can fully access and participate in the curriculum.

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