Head of Computing

The Head of Computing will provide clear, inspiring leadership across Years 7-13, working closely with senior colleagues and contributing to the strategic direction of digital learning and innovation across the School. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with a passion for Computing, a commitment to inclusive excellence, and the vision to lead the department confidently into its next phase of development.

Faculty Leadership and Management

• Line manage Computing staff, offering support, challenge, and professional guidance
• Foster a collaborative and positive departmental culture
• Lead recruitment, induction, and professional development within the department
• Monitor standards through lesson observation, work scrutiny, and data analysis, ensuring consistency and high achievement

Teaching and Learning

• Model outstanding, intellectually ambitious teaching
• Ensure schemes of work, assessments, and resources are inclusive, well-designed, and regularly reviewed
• Track and support pupil progress, intervening where necessary to promote both academic success and wellbeing
• Create a classroom culture where pupils feel confident, challenged, and encouraged to take intellectual risk

Operational Responsibilities

• Manage the departmental budget effectively
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and staff training
• Contribute to whole-school planning and reporting

Pastoral and Co-Curricular Contribution

• Play an active role in the pastoral life of the School
• Contribute to the co-curricular programme through clubs, competitions, trips, or enrichment activities
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

Qualifications

• A strong degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Significant experience teaching Computing to A Level, with a record of excellent outcomes
• Proven leadership experience, including line management
• Proficiency in Python to support GCSE and A Level teaching
• Evidence of curriculum development or raising academic standards
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Professional resilience, good humour, and the ability to manage pressure effectively
• Alignment with the ethos and values of St Catherine’s School

Desirable

• Experience in an independent or high-performing school environment
• Interest or experience in areas such as CAD and digital design, robotics, web or game design, esports, or other emerging technologies
• A broader enthusiasm for innovation, partnerships, and enrichment opportunities in computing-related fields

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• A generous pension scheme
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme
• Use of selected school facilities
• A beautiful working environment within a supportive and collegiate staff body

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