Head of Computing & Computer Science Education

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester Grammar School Trust invites applications for a Head of Computing to lead the Computing department and shape the curriculum across Key Stages 3–5. The role demands inspirational leadership, strategic vision and outstanding classroom practice.

The successful candidate will teach Computing and CS up to A Level, drive curriculum development, and foster innovation while upholding safeguarding and high academic standards across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a computing department.
• Experience teaching Computing to A Level.
• Proficient in Python programming.
• Strong safeguarding commitment and teacher leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Computing/Computer Science curriculum across KS3–A Level.
• Teach Computing and CS up to A Level.
• Mentor department staff and drive professional development.
• Lead safeguarding and contribute to school improvement plans.

Skills

Python

Leadership

Curriculum design

Computing

Education

QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

PGCE (optional)

Tools

SQL

C#

Java

PHP

Job description

Leicester Grammar School Trust invites applications for a Head of Computing to lead the Computing department and shape the curriculum across Key Stages 3–5. The role demands inspirational leadership, strategic vision and outstanding classroom practice.

The successful candidate will teach Computing and CS up to A Level, drive curriculum development, and foster innovation while upholding safeguarding and high academic standards across the school.