Head of Computing (0.7 to 0.76 FTE)

Computing sits at the heart of our vision for digital innovation. We deliver specialist computing lessons from Year 3 through to Upper Sixth, ensuring every student develops confidence, creativity, and strong foundations in technology. Due to a change in career path for our existing post holder, we are seeking an outstanding Part-Time Head of Computing to lead and develop this thriving and ambitious department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator to provide strategic leadership, shape a forward-thinking curriculum, and support the highest standards of teaching and learning across the whole school.

You will play a key role in driving innovation in computing education, embedding digital literacy, and preparing learners for the demands of a rapidly evolving technological world. This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to combine leadership responsibility with a flexible working pattern.

The Department

You will lead a department that extends far beyond the classroom. From Scratch Club in Key Stage 2 to five competitive robotics teams, including FIRST® LEGO® League and FIRST® Tech Challenge, you will champion hands-on learning through cutting-edge technology. You will also oversee our Robot Academy for external pupils in Years 5 and 6, strengthening links with the wider community and promoting the school as a centre of excellence in computing education. Our curriculum includes OCR GCSE and A-Level Computer Science, supported by a vibrant enrichment programme. Under your leadership, students will continue to compete in prestigious national and international challenges such as Bebras, CyberFirst Girls, the National Cipher Challenge, Cyber Explorers, CAS Physical Computing Competitions and the BAFTA Young Game Designer Awards. We also participate in space-focused initiatives including the ESA Astro Pi Mission Zero and Space Labs, offering exciting opportunities for STEM outreach and innovation.

We are proud to be an NCCE I Belong accredited school, reflecting our strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in computing. As Head of  Department, you will play a key role in championing equality of opportunity, widening participation and embedding inclusive practice across the curriculum. From Year 6 upwards, we operate a 1:1 device policy with Windows laptops provided through our school scheme. Our facilities include a specialist computing lab in Prep and Pre-Prep, and two dedicated classrooms in the Senior Department: one equipped with desktop machines and the other with hubs for students to connect their own devices. You will also have access to an extensive range of physical computing resources, including class sets of BBC micro:bits with Inventor Kits, Crumble Controllers with robotics expansion packs, and dedicated robotics kits for team projects and competitions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of computing education, lead innovative projects and help students achieve extraordinary things

Remuneration: DH1-9 Salary Scale (£31,706.17 – £45,388.40) plus Responsibility allowance R4 (£1442) and a 3-lesson remission from the teaching timetable.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form (https://www.durhamhighschool.com/parents/vacancies/) and submit as a pdf document, with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 (pdf), outlining your reasons for applying and why you will be a good fit for our school community.

Visit or chat about the role: we would welcome the opportunity to have an informal conversation about the School, the Department and the role. Please contact: headmistress@durhamhighschool.com

Your application should be addressed for the attention of the Headmistress and sent by email to: headmistress@durhamhighschool.com

Closing date for applications: 14 February 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16 February 2026.