Job Title: Head of Computing Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm Salary: Up to £47,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. At Bankside School, we believe every child should maximise their potential. We are seeking an inspirational and passionate Head of Computing who is committed to raising achievement through personalised, engaging learning experiences. Lead the planning, development and continual review of the Computing curriculum, ensuring it meets national standards, promotes digital literacy and online safety, and supports individual learning needs. Deliver a balanced, inclusive programme of learning that promotes participation, achievement and progression for all pupils. Develop, support and organise teaching and support staff to secure high‑quality teaching and strong professional standards across the department. Drive continuous improvement through clear objectives, annual planning and rigorous self‑evaluation informed by internal and external benchmarks. Work with the Head of Quality of Education to implement strategic and operational plans that raise standards and improve outcomes across Computing. Ensure the Computing timetable, curriculum and intervention programmes enable all pupils to achieve and make progress. Uphold high expectations for learning, behaviour, professional development and contribution to the school’s ethos. Collaborate with the SENCo to maintain effective systems for tracking, recording and monitoring pupil progress, supporting organisational planning and meeting inspection requirements.
UK QTS or equivalent Able to provide differentiated resources to engage all pupils of varying abilities within a class.
Bankside School is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Our new specialist school caters for students aged 11-18 years old with Autism, Complex needs and learning disabilities.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.~ Life Assurance~ Pension scheme with options to increase contributions~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks~ Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:~ Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits~ Hundreds of UK and international discounts~ Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme~ Critical illness cover~ Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
*Subject to successful probation. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education….