Head of Computing & ICT. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE COLLEGE; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas the Apostle College seeks a Head of Computing & ICT to lead a successful curriculum area. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare and opportunities for career advancement. The school is recognized for its excellence in education and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Private healthcare for all staff

Two staff well-being days per academic year

Loyalty service payments

Opportunities for career advancement through staff development

Annual travel loans for season tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Free use of school gym and swimming pool

Regular staff social events

Excellent public transport links and free onsite parking

Safe cycle storage and complimentary pastries on Friday mornings

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Computing & ICT programs.
• Passionate about teaching and student engagement.
• Ability to tailor responsibilities to skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Computing & ICT team to deliver outstanding lessons.
• Develop and implement curriculum initiatives.
• Foster a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching Excellence

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

HEAD OF COMPUTING & ICT JOB with ADDITIONAL WHOLE SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY

* Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS (£38,766 to £60,092) + TLR 1A (£9,782) (Additional responsibility TLR is negotiable depending on skills and experience)

* Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

* To Start: September 2025

* Location: Hollydale Rd, London, SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark

We are seeking a motivated and inspirational Head of Computing & ICT to lead our outstanding team in this popular and highly successful curriculum area. Applications are welcome from experienced and aspiring leaders.

This role also includes additional whole school responsibilities, which can be tailored to the skills and experience of the successful candidate. In 2024, the outcomes for Computing & ICT were:

• GCSE Computing (22 entries): 9-7: 14%, 9-5: 64%
• A-Level Computer Science (11 entries): A*-A: 45%, A*-B: 82%, A*-C: 100%

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students. St Thomas the Apostle School is an 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form in Nunhead, South East London. We are an outstanding school, winners of the 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year, with a Progress 8 score ranking us as the 10th best school in the country. We pride ourselves on high expectations for all learners, fostering a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.

This position offers an opportunity to develop your teaching within an outstanding setting. We provide a highly supportive environment and are committed to excellence in teaching, behaviour, and achievement.

With an expanding Sixth Form and a drive to progress further, this is an exciting time to join our team.

Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:

• Private healthcare for all staff
• Two staff well-being days per academic year
• Loyalty service payments
• Opportunities for career advancement through staff development
• Annual travel loans for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of school gym and swimming pool
• Regular staff social events
• Excellent public transport links and free onsite parking
• Work at one of the highest performing schools in the country, nationally recognized as OUTSTANDING with high pupil engagement and impeccable behaviour
• Outstanding facilities, modern and airy buildings, and lower than average pupil-to-staff ratios
• Safe cycle storage and complimentary pastries on Friday mornings

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact Ellie or Francisca to arrange a visit.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

How to apply:

Request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call for more information. Applications are direct to our school (not through an agency). Our recruitment partner for permanent appointments is Hays.

* Closing date: Immediate, no later than 5 pm on Monday 19th May 2025

* Interview date: To be confirmed

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The school reserves the right to close the advert earlier than the deadline.

Our school is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks, including social media and references, will be required.