Head of Computer Science & Curriculum Lead

MyNewTerm; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint George’s Church of England School in Gravesend is seeking a Head of Computer Science to lead our CS provision across the secondary phase. The post is permanent and full-time, starting January 2027, with MPS/UPS plus TLR 2B.

We want an ambitious leader who can develop a coherent CS curriculum, inspire students, support colleagues, monitor progress and drive GCSE/A-level outcomes within an inclusive, all-different ethos.

Qualifications

• Provide inspirational leadership for the subject across the secondary phase.
• Lead continued development of an ambitious, coherent and engaging Computer Science curriculum.
• Teach engaging and challenging lessons across the relevant key stages.
• Develop students’ computational thinking, programming and problem-solving skills.
• Lead colleagues in developing excellent teaching and learning.
• Monitor student progress and use assessment information to drive improvement.
• Support strong outcomes at GCSE and A-level.
• Develop enrichment and wider opportunities that inspire students to pursue Computer Science beyond school.
• Ensure that all students, including those with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, can thrive within the subject.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CS curriculum across the secondary phase.
• Develop and implement a coherent CS curriculum.
• Teach and lead CS lessons across key stages.
• Develop students’ computational thinking and programming.
• Support teaching excellence across department.
• Monitor progress and drive improvements using data.
• Secure strong GCSE/A-level outcomes.
• Create enrichment and progression opportunities in CS.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Programming skills

Inspiring teaching

Inclusive education

Job description

Saint George’s Church of England School in Gravesend is seeking a Head of Computer Science to lead our CS provision across the secondary phase. The post is permanent and full-time, starting January 2027, with MPS/UPS plus TLR 2B.

We want an ambitious leader who can develop a coherent CS curriculum, inspire students, support colleagues, monitor progress and drive GCSE/A-level outcomes within an inclusive, all-different ethos.