Head of Computing

Aston Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Southwark, London, is seeking a dedicated Head of Computing to lead the department and enhance curriculum offerings. The role involves overseeing a popular Computing program and leading a team of educators. With facilities like computing suites, this position provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact on student learning.

Benefits

Teachers' pension

Excellent professional development programme

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Lifestyle and discount savings

Staff development - Secondment Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Computing teacher with QTS/QTLS.
• Passionate about leading and developing the Computing curriculum.
• Ability to offer A Level Computing is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Computing department and a small team of practitioners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular activities.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning in Computing.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Teaching A Level Computing

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Job: Head of Computing

School: Secondary Academy, Southwark, Southeast London (inner London)

Annual Salary: MPS/UPS inner London £38,836 - £60,154 + TLR

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: September 2025

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Southwark, Southeast London (inner London), looking for apermanent Head of Computing.

The School and the MAT offer:

• State of the art facilities; including 3 computing suites, and a brand new laptop facility.
• Teachers' pension
• Central London location with easy access from the tube (zone 1) or train
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent professional development programme
• An extensive support network
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Computing at the Academy is incredibly popular. Pupils have a lesson a week from Year 7, with many opting to take Computing at KS4 and KS5 - either through the GCSE Computing and A Level Computing pathways, or through the Creative iMedia GCSE course.

You will be part of a small team, which includes experienced practitioners.

The school is looking for an excellent Computing teacher with QTS/QTLS who is a passionate and dedicated leader. The ability to offer A Level Computing will be particularly important. You will be keen to take an active role in curriculum development, and you want to make an active contribution to the extracurricular provision. You will be motivated by your ability to develop others.

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat about this Head of Computing job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.