Head of Computing
HEAD OF COMPUTING
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS and TLR2C
Posted: Monday 13th January 2025
Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025, 9am
Job Starts: Required April 2025 (Negotiable start date for the right candidate)
Interviews: To be confirmed
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a successful department in an inclusive London secondary school. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Computing to join our thriving school community. Based in our newly built Technology Block, you will lead a supportive department delivering Computing across Key Stages 3 to 5.
About the Role:
- Lead and develop our established Computing curriculum from Year 7 through to A-Level
- Guide a dedicated team of Computing specialists through line management and professional development
- Oversee assessment, monitoring and intervention strategies across the department
- Drive engagement through extra-curricular activities such as coding clubs and digital initiatives
- Contribute to whole-school development as a middle leader
What we are looking for:
- Proven track record of excellent classroom practice
- Strong subject knowledge across Computer Science specifications
- Experience of raising achievement at GCSE and A-Level
- Ability to inspire and support colleagues
- Commitment to inclusive education
Why Rooks Heath School?
- Welcoming and diverse school community
- Proud holder of the Centre of Excellence Award for the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM)
- Purpose-built Computing suites with up-to-date hardware
- Collaborative department with shared resources
- Comprehensive ECT and Professional Development programmes
Supportive Senior Leadership Team and clear behaviour systems