Head of Department for ICT | Islington | September Start

Perham Education Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading all-girls school in Islington seeks a talented Head of Department for ICT to enhanceComputer Science curriculum and student engagement. You will be responsible for leadership, developing high-quality teaching strategies, and fostering enthusiasm for coding, while also contributing to exceptional academic standards and student wellbeing.

Benefits

Inner London Payscale

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reduced Gym Membership

Interest-Free Travel Loans

Flexible Wellbeing Time

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving student achievement.
• Experience in developing a high-quality Computer Science curriculum.
• Understanding of the inner-city school context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ICT department with strong management and vision.
• Develop and implement a Computer Science curriculum.
• Foster a love of Computer Science among students.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Teaching

Digital Literacy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience in Teaching Computer Science

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Head of Department for ICT | Islington | September Start, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 2899b5df9230

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

A talented Head of Department for ICT is needed to lead Computer Science at an 'outstanding' all-girls school in Islington (permanent, September). The role involves significantly contributing to high GCSE and A-level progress, developing the curriculum, and fostering a love of Computer Science in girls to increase GCSE participation and introduce A-levels. Proven experience in raising student achievement is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership and management for the ICT department.
• Develop, refine, and implement a high-quality Computer Science curriculum and pedagogy across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a view to A-Level introduction.
• Lead and support colleagues to improve the progress of students in Computer Science.
• Foster a love of coding and Computer Science sciences both in and outside of the classroom.
• Champion digital literacy across the school.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning within the department.
• Contribute to the school’s extensive enrichment programme.
• Understand the context of the school community and develop strategies to support all students to be successful.

Requirements:

• An ambitious, highly skilled teacher of Computer Science.
• Demonstrable experience of improving the progress of students.
• The skillset to develop and refine a Computer Science curriculum and pedagogy.
• Ability to foster confidence and joy for girls and young women in their learning of Computer Science.
• An understanding of the context of an inner-city school community.
• High ambition for students and staff.
• Excellent and reflective practitioner, ideally with successful experience of teaching both GCSE and potentially A-level.
• Skills to review and further improve a Computer Science curriculum and to lead digital literacy across the school.
• A team player willing to contribute to the school’s extensive enrichment programme.

Benefits:

• Inner London Payscale (Leadership Scale, dependent on experience).
• An exceptional learning environment.
• A highly regarded research-based internal learning and teaching development programme.
• A firm commitment to the wellbeing of staff, including generous PPA time, wellbeing time, later starts after parents’ evenings, and a half day at the end of each term.
• A generous pension scheme.
• Reduced London-wide gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Interest-free travel season ticket loans.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Computer purchase scheme.

About the School:

This is an ‘outstanding’, oversubscribed, and exceptionally high-achieving 11-18 all-girls’ community school, enviably located in Islington. The school focuses on the holistic child and pupils respond extremely well to the challenge of becoming independent learners. The school actively celebrates and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. There is a strong track record of academic excellence and a calm, focused learning environment. The school strives for excellence in all aspects of its work and has a research-led approach to pedagogy.

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If you are an ambitious Head of Department for ICT looking to develop your career in a highly supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.