Subject Leader of Computing and Digital Learning

CHACE COMMUNITY SCHOOL; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chace Community School in Enfield invites applications for a Subject Leader of Computing and Digital Learning to lead the computing department, drive AI and digital learning initiatives, and act as BTEC Quality Nominee. You will work to raise standards and inspire a team of teachers to deliver a forward-looking curriculum.

The role reports to senior leadership and requires strong leadership skills, collaboration, and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a computing department.
• Ability to develop curricula and support AI and digital learning.
• Experience with BTEC Quality Nominee responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the computing department and drive curriculum development.
• Support and motivate teachers, monitor teaching quality.
• Oversee BTEC Quality Nominee responsibilities and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Curriculum development

Staff mentoring

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience in leadership roles

Job description

Subject Leader of Computing and Digital Learning - Chace Community School

Enfield Council

• Enfield, Greater London
• Permanent
• Full-time

9 hours ago

Subject Leader of Computing and Digital Learning

Status: Permanent

Scale: MPS1 (£37,870)/UPS5 (£56,154) + TLR2b (£5,878)

Start date: January 2027 (Earlier if possible)

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and suitably experienced teacher to join our well established Computing department as Subject Leader of Computing, AI and Digital Learning and BTEC Quality Nominee. We are looking for someone with an ability to lead, support and motivate a team of teachers, promoting professional development, collaboration, and innovative teaching practices to stimulate curiosity and interest in this subject. The Subject Leader of Computing role is a key middle management position at our innovative and growing school and acts to ensure the provision of a well-rounded, forward-looking, and exciting curriculum as well as monitoring the quality of teaching and learning across the department.

You will join an established team who achieve good results and are committed to ensuring that no child is limited by their background, but that all are inspired to progress beyond their potential and empowered to the leaders of tomorrow. You will also be joining a highly committed, fully staffed department of expert practitioners who are passionate about our school and a subject that they love.

This is an exciting time to join our community. The Headteacher, who alongside the governing body, are working to ensure that excellence is at the heart of everything we do. In April 2022 Ofsted recognised our excellence and the school was judged as 'Good' in all areas. They concluded that 'Leaders and governors are ambitious for the school', 'the school is truly inclusive' and that 'Pupils are encouraged to have high expectations and to aim for excellence'.

Chace Community School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we Encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, in particular underrepresented groups to apply.

All schools and services in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all workers and employees within Enfield are expected to share this commitment.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Friday 16th October 2026 at 12pm

Interviews will take place the week commencing 19th October 2026, subject to references.

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We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and suitably experienced teacher to join our well established Computing department as Subject Leader of Computing, AI and Digital Learning and BTEC Quality Nominee. We are looking for someone with an ability to lead, support and motivate a team of teachers, promoting professional development, collaboration, and innovative teaching practices to stimulate curiosity and interest in this subject. The Subject Leader of Computing role is a key middle management position at our innovative and growing school and acts to ensure the provision of a well-rounded, forward-looking, and exciting curriculum as well as monitoring the quality of teaching and learning across the department.

You will join an established team who achieve good results and are committed to ensuring that no child is limited by their background, but that all are inspired to progress beyond their potential and empowered to the leaders of tomorrow. You will also be joining a highly committed, fully staffed department of expert practitioners who are passionate about our school and a subject that they love.

This is an exciting time to join our community. The Headteacher, who alongside the governing body, are working to ensure that excellence is at the heart of everything we do. In April 2022 Ofsted recognised our excellence and the school was judged as 'Good' in all areas. They concluded that 'Leaders and governors are ambitious for the school', 'the school is truly inclusive' and that 'Pupils are encouraged to have high expectations and to aim for excellence'.