Head of ICT & Digital Learning Strategy

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group, King’s InterHigh, London, seeks a Head of Subject - ICT to provide leadership and strategic direction for the ICT department, working with the Head of Computing and Executive Head to raise attainment and oversee curriculum, staff development, and safeguarding.

The role involves managing staff, driving improvements in teaching and learning, monitoring progress, and ensuring an inclusive, high-quality ICT curriculum that supports students’ academic growth.

Qualifications

• An excellent classroom practitioner who leads by example, promoting high standards of teaching, learning and continuous improvement across the ICT department.
• An inspiring and supportive leader who develops, coaches and appraises staff, fostering a collaborative culture focused on excellence and professional growth.
• Effective at building positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and wider stakeholders to support achievement, engagement and wellbeing.
• Adaptable and confident in leading change, driving curriculum development, quality assurance and departmental improvement initiatives.
• A reflective practitioner who uses assessment, examination and performance data to evaluate impact, identify priorities and implement effective interventions.
• A creative problem-solver who responds proactively to challenges and develops strategies to improve student outcomes and departmental performance.
• A collaborative professional who works closely with academic, pastoral and support teams to deliver whole-school priorities and enhance the student experience.
• Ambitious and target-driven, with responsibility for monitoring progress, raising attainment and maintaining high academic standards.
• An efficient operational manager with oversight of staffing, resources, budgets, policies and departmental administration.
• A clear and effective communicator, experienced in presenting information, leading training and maintaining strong communication across the school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the ICT department.
• Oversee curriculum design, assessment, quality assurance and academic performance across Key Stages.
• Monitor student progress and implement interventions to raise attainment and achievement.
• Manage, coach and appraise teaching staff, supporting professional development and high-quality teaching.
• Analyse assessment and examination data to drive departmental improvement and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with academic, pastoral and support teams to improve student outcomes and wellbeing.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning, self-evaluation and cross-curricular initiatives.
• Promote student engagement through enrichment activities, clubs and subject-related events.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets and documentation, ensuring compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching & appraisal

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Inspired Education Group, King’s InterHigh, London, seeks a Head of Subject - ICT to provide leadership and strategic direction for the ICT department, working with the Head of Computing and Executive Head to raise attainment and oversee curriculum, staff development, and safeguarding.

The role involves managing staff, driving improvements in teaching and learning, monitoring progress, and ensuring an inclusive, high-quality ICT curriculum that supports students’ academic growth.