Oldershaw School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive situated in Wirral, which is an easy commute from Liverpool and Chester. We have a proud history of a hundred years of success, and we believe in the very highest standards and expectations to provide a rich and challenging education for every student.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated, and ambitious Head of Department who can make a significant contribution to help us on our journey to excellence.

You will have experience of the Computing National Curriculum, Computer Science and IT at KS3/KS4 who can make a significant contribution to our school. We have recently invested over £250k in the upgrade of all IT resources and supporting infrastructure to ensure the best possible facilities for our teaching staff and students.

We are committed to supporting our staff; we can offer an Employee Assistance Programme, comprehensive CPD programme, Occupational Health, Free Parking, Bike to Work Scheme and paid birthday leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who truly aim to make a difference, not only to students’ academic success, but also in developing pride, kindness and resilience.

If you believe that you could lead our Computer Science and IT Department, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply using the school’s application form and submit it to our recruitment partner at Hays, Hannah.connell@hays.com together with a covering letter. Your application should be addressed for the attention of Mr S Fisher, Executive Headteacher.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation.

Closing date: 2nd June (9am)

Please note - we reserve the right to close the application window early, if we have a strong field.