Head of Computing (Full Time)

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Computing to provide leadership in and be responsible for the management of the Computing Department. An ability to demonstrate experience of teaching ICT and computer science at KS3, KS4 and KS5 is essential.

Detail

Job Title: Head of Computing Department (Full Time)

Responsible to: The Deputy Head on day to day issues and ultimately the Head in all matters

Objectives of the post:

• To provide leadership in and be responsible for the management of the Computing Department
• To determine the philosophy of the department
• To be responsible for the teaching, assessment and development of Computing throughout the school
• To interact on a professional level with colleagues and to seek to establish and maintain productive relationships with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school
• To contribute expertise, enthusiasm and talents in order to develop each girl’s full potential within the ethos of the school.
• To ensure that girls are prepared effectively for public examinations where applicable
• To participate with the other colleagues in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials and schemes of work
• To make an appropriate contribution to the school’s programme of extra-curricular activities
• To carry out other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Head or other appropriate senior member of staff.

Key responsibilities:

It is the statutory duty of all members of the teaching staff to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at the school and to adhere to the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures.

The subject teacher is under the guidance and leadership of the SLT link in teaching the subject and in undertaking additional responsibilities, which can be reasonably assigned in respect of the subject.

Documents

• QS Application Form - Head of Computing
• Brochure for Head of Computing

Further Information

https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/head-of-computing/