Head of Computing & IT - Teaching & Tech Leadership

International Schools Today; Horsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided during term time

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Network access with Hurst Family of.?

Support for working parents

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Pennthorpe School is seeking a Head of Computing & IT to lead Computing across Years 1 to 8 and to provide day-to-day IT support for staff and pupils. You will teach Computing and drive the subject's development to enable confident, creative and safe use of technology.

In addition to teaching, you will be the school's primary IT contact, maintaining systems and devices and working with external providers to ensure technology supports learning effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification; QTS desirable but not essential.
• Experience teaching Computing or related subject with secure subject knowledge.
• Experience planning curriculum, assessing pupil progress, and contributing to subject development.
• Strong understanding of educational technology and experience supporting technology in a professional environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Computing across Years 1 to 8.
• Teach Computing lessons and support technology-related enrichment opportunities.
• Monitor the quality of teaching, learning, and outcomes within the subject.
• Provide effective support for hardware, software, and user issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, devices, and aspects of the school’s MIS.
• Support audio-visual requirements for assemblies, productions, and other school events.
• Promote online safety and responsible use of technology.
• Work with external IT providers to maintain secure and reliable systems.

Skills

Teaching Computing

Curriculum planning

Tech support

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

QTS desirable

Tools

MIS (School MIS)

Job description

Pennthorpe School is seeking a Head of Computing & IT to lead Computing across Years 1 to 8 and to provide day-to-day IT support for staff and pupils. You will teach Computing and drive the subject's development to enable confident, creative and safe use of technology.

In addition to teaching, you will be the school's primary IT contact, maintaining systems and devices and working with external providers to ensure technology supports learning effectively.