Head of Computing

Head of Computing - Outstanding London School - ASAP or January 2026 start

We are actively looking to recruit a talented, ambitious and driven Head of Computing for this popular, high-achieving and outstanding graded Secondary School in South (Inner) London, starting as soon as possible or January 2026.

If successful in being appointed as the new Head of Computing you will join a fantastic school and talented teaching team, leading a 3 strong department, responsible for continuing the departments success across KS3, 4 and 5, with close to 100% pass rate in both GCSE and A Level!

This is a fantastic middle leadership and Head of Computing opportunity, not to be missed, with scope to secure an additional TLR for leading whole school ICT.

OPPORTUNITY:
• Head of Computing
• Excellent department - 3 staff
• Full Time & Permanent
• ASAP or January start
• Inner London Salary - MPS / UPS + TLR 1a
• Scope for increased TLR for whole school responsibility for ICT
• Outstanding Secondary School (OFTSED)
• Inner london location - Borough of Southwark - ZONE 2
• Excellent location - 2 mins walk from public transport & FREE parking.
• Excellent behaviour, results, pupil progress & modern facilities!
• Excellent scope to develop career as a senior leader!
• KS3-5 - KS4 (Comp Studies & ICT Voc Qual) & KS5 (Comp Science & ICT BTEC level 3)

The school and SLT are looking to appoint a brilliant, passionate Teacher of Computing & ICT with a proven track record of good / outstanding teaching and the ability to lead and inspire. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious computing teacher ready for that next step, to lead as Head of Computing, with additional whole school responsibility for ICT.

The SLT are looking to interview ASAP - Read on to find out more information about this exciting Head of Computing post:

PERSON:
• Qualified Computing & ICT Teacher - UK QTS a MUST
• Minimum of 3 years' experience - across KS3-5
• Ambitious & driven individual - ready for Head of Computing
• Previous management / whole school responsibility an advantage
• Proven track record - Good / Outstanding practice
• Strength in Teaching & Learning
• Excellent subject knowledge (KS3-5) theory & practical

SCHOOL:
• Outstanding Secondary School
• 1,000 + pupils aged 11-18yrs (KS3-5)
• Brilliant SLT & staff team in place
• Excellent GCSE & A Level results - year on year
• Leading progress 8 score
• Fantastic facilities - recently refurbished & invested in
• Located Central South London - Zone 2
• Access via London Overground & Southern Rail
• 2 minutes' walk from the station
• Staff parking on site

To apply for the Head of Computer Science position, please send your detailed CV to Alison at Clarus Education. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours of application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As Head of Computer Science you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Head of Computer Science will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Head of Computer Science post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Head of Computing - Outstanding London School - ASAP or January 2026 start