Lead Practitioner of Computing

REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST; Arnold; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a well-qualified Teacher of Computing at a forward-thinking educational trust. This role involves leading teaching initiatives to enhance student outcomes across multiple academies. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to develop high-quality teaching materials and contribute to the Trust's improvement plan. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers excellent CPD opportunities. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Access to Teachers Pension Scheme

Recognised continuous local government service

Cycle to work scheme

Health and Wellbeing programs

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Outstanding teacher with a substantive teaching commitment.
• Experience in developing teaching materials and CPD sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Teaching and Learning initiatives.
• Support Teachers to improve their practice across Trust schools.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver CPD sessions.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Collaboration

Research into Best Practices

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Computing or related field

Job description

Redhill Academy Trust Teachers’ Leadership Pay Scale L1 - L5

Actual Salary: £49,781 - £54,939 per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Required From September 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and excellent Teacher of Computing. You will work as part of the Trust academy improvement team to drive standards and improve outcomes for students across the Trust.

As an outstanding teacher, you will have a substantive teaching commitment at The Redhill Academy. The remainder of your time will be spent working across Trust academies, as required. You will collaborate with the Trust Director to develop aspects of the Trust improvement plan.

Responsibilities

The following outlines the responsibilities of a Trust Lead Practitioner, appropriate to a position on the leadership spine:

1. Develop and implement Teaching and Learning initiatives to raise student standards across the Trust.
2. Model excellent practice that leads to strong student outcomes.
3. Set high professional standards as a role model.
4. Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in the smooth running of your assigned academy.
5. Support Teachers to improve their practice across Trust schools, as directed by the Trust Subject Director.
6. Develop high-quality teaching materials and schemes of learning.
7. Undertake research into best practices.
8. Collaborate with the Trust academy improvement team to ensure high achievement through effective teaching and learning.
9. Plan, prepare, and deliver CPD sessions.

The Redhill Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust and is a member of the Redhill College of Leadership and Development, offering excellent CPD opportunities and collaboration with colleagues from other high-performing schools. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and National Professional Qualifications.

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• Opportunity to be part of a supportive and ambitious team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

For further details or to request a visit, contact Sarah Quinn at [e-mail]. To apply, complete our online application form using the 'apply now' button. Please include in the additional information section:

• Your reasons for applying
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in Computing

For questions regarding the application process, contact the HR Team at [e-mail].

As part of our safeguarding commitment, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List checks, candidate online search, and references.