Head of Computer Science and Digital Literacy

Are you an experienced and inspirational teacher of Computer Science with a passion for creating digital literacy? Are you the kind of educator who gets the best out of students, staff and ICT? We are looking to recruit a founding Head of Computer Science and Digital Literacy to create an outstanding Computer Science Department at Shrewsbury International School, India, a school determined to ensure that all students and staff have the digital literacy needed to thrive now and in the future.

Opening in August 2025, Shrewsbury International School India will be a boarding school for children from age 11 to 18. It will deliver a British Curriculum based upon the CIE Lower Secondary, through IGCSEs to A Level, all as part of the whole person education for which Shrewsbury is famed.

Located in Madhya Pradesh, at the very heart of India, the school’s 150-acre campus will have exceptional state of the art facilities for the teaching and learning, alongside unparalleled provisions for co and extracurricular activities.

The school is sponsored by Jagran Social Welfare Society (JSWS), a well-established and successful education provider based in Madhya Pradesh. JSWS already has 13 successful institutions within its portfolio, many of which it has built from the ground up. This role offers a rare opportunity to be part of bringing an extraordinary campus to life.

In addition to an attractive salary, the school’s Heads of Department will be provided with well-appointed accommodation, medical insurance, and an annual travel allowance. Full tuition fee remission at the school for up to two of their children, is also offered. If the appointee’s children are not of an age to join Shrewsbury, full tuition fee remission will be offered at one of the local sister schools within JSWS.

To apply complete the TES application form by no later than 0900 (UK) on Monday 14th October.2024

Initial interviews will be online in w/c 4th November 2024.

To arrange an informal conversation about this role with the Founding Headmaster, please write to: hr@shrewsburyindia.in

Shrewsbury International School India is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or equivalent.