Looking for a challenging and rewarding career in education? Then look no further! Our prestigious school is seeking a dedicated and passionate professional to join our innovative team and help to shape the minds of the next generation. With an illustrious history dating back to 1528, The King's School has been a cornerstone of the Grantham community for centuries. The school is an all-boys’ grammar school – with a cohort of approximately 1,200 students – which is very popular and is often over-subscribed.

As a member of The King's School family, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest and most motivated students in the region. Our comprehensive academic programme is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in all areas of life. At The King's School, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team of educators who are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential both within the curriculum and beyond the curriculum. So why wait?

Apply to be a Head of Department for Computer Science today. If you are unsure what The King’s School is like but you are considering applying, please contact the school for an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school to find out more.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and as this post is considered to be ‘regulated activity’, a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service including the children’s barred list. All Pre-employment checks are carried out in accordance with guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022). Successful applicants must be familiar with, and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection and promote the welfare of students.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

A detailed job description and person specification along with information about the Department is available to download below.

The start date for this position is by 1 September 2023.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 19 May 2023

To be considered for this post, please complete a formal application document and forward this via email to HR@kings.lincs.sch.uk. Application forms can be downloaded, or alternatively can be obtained directly from the School.

The King’s School, Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP. Tel: 01476 563180

Whilst a closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior.  This being the case we would encourage early applications for the post.

Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates whose applications progress to the interview stage.