Head of Computing
HEAD OF COMPUTING
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS and TLR2C
Posted: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025, 9am
Job Starts: Required ASAP (Negotiable start date for the right candidate)
Interviews: Friday 9th May 2025
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
Employee Benefits Package include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Excellent transport links
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support
- Interest free loans for relocation costs
- Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contribution to Flu Jabs annually
- Contribution to standard eye care tests
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Dedication to continuing professional development
- Employee discounts on our nursery, primary school and out of hours provisions being introduced September 2025