Head Of Subject - Ict

Inspired Education Group; England; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group seeks a Head of Subject - ICT for King’s InterHigh, an online school delivering live, teacher-led lessons globally. The role provides leadership and strategic direction for the ICT department, reporting to the Head of Computing and working with the Executive Head to support ongoing development and high standards in the subject area.

The successful candidate will lead and manage staff, drive improvements in teaching and learning, monitor attainment, and promote continuous

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Inspiring and supportive leader
• Effective at building relationships with students, colleagues and parents
• Adaptable and confident in leading change
• Reflective practitioner using data to drive improvements
• Creative problem-solver
• Collaborative professional with cross-team work
• Ambitious and target-driven
• Efficient operational manager

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

ICT leadership

Curriculum design

Staff development

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Role: Head of Subject - ICT

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: 4 January 2027

Salary: £47-49,000 dependent on experience

King's InterHigh is a flexible and inclusive online school that empowers students to succeed both academically and personally. Combining nearly two decades of online education expertise with over 50 years of academic excellence from the King's College schools, King's InterHigh delivers a personalised education within a supportive and welcoming community. Students attend live, teacher-led virtual lessons each school day, where highly trained online educators create engaging and interactive learning experiences that encourage collaboration, participation and a genuine love of learning, enabling every student to reach their full potential.

As Head of Subject - ICT at King's InterHigh, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for the ICT department, working under the Head of Computing and closely with the Executive Head to support the school's ongoing development and maintain high standards across the subject area. The role involves leading and managing staff, driving improvements in teaching and learning, and ensuring students make strong academic progress. You will be responsible for the quality and delivery of a broad, balanced and inclusive ICT curriculum, while supporting colleagues in developing their teaching practice and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. A key focus of the role is raising attainment, monitoring student achievement, and fostering a positive learning environment where all students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and a belief in their ability to succeed.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in-person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 23rd January 2027. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2027.

KEY 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.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• 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.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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