Head of Computing


Head of Computing - Lewisham, South London - January start - Permanent Role - MPS/UPS £29,664 - £48,244 plus TLR


Are you an enthusiastic and creative Computing Teacher who is looking for a new permanent role in Lewisham which starts in January 2020?

Do you have the capacity to make a Computing department exciting and accessible to students, and are you ready to take the step up into Head of Computing?

Here at the Permanent Division at Tradewind, we have been asked by this Lewisham secondary school to help them recruit a strong Head of Computing to join them from January. Could this be the permanent role or progression step you have been waiting for?


***Head of Computing - Lewisham, South London
***January 2020 - Permanent Role - MPS/UPS plus TLR
***Good behaviour and passionate students
***Strong leaders with clear expectations
***Outstanding CPD offered
***Closet train station is New Cross Gate


About the School - Head of Computing - Lewisham, South London

*This South London School has a vibrant community where staff are committed to providing the students with an outstanding education. Students value the culture of respect and tolerance that they have created at school and are proud of their community.
*Staff at this Lewisham school are very dedicated to their role and work hard every day to inspire the students. Within the school there are high expectations for all pupils to strive for excellence and this has results in good achievement rates and strong engagement.
*This improving school delivers a broad curriculum, and students are also able to benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities where they can take on leadership opportunities.
*SLT have worked hard to put in place systems which has improved student behaviour, and they maintain a high quality of teaching and learning in the school. Staff at the school are fully committed to the visions of the Headteacher and are supportive of change.
*This Lewisham school can be accessed on the Southern, Southeastern and Overground Lines and is in commutable distance from locations across London.


About the Role - Head of Computing - Lewisham, South London

*The successful candidate for this permanent Head of Computing role will be able to inspire students of all ages and promote the subject to lead to an increased uptake especially with female pupils.
*All Computing Teachers must have Qualified Teacher Status in the UK and also have taught the UK exam boards in a previous or current role.
*The school is accepting applicants who have a couple of year experience or more, and the post would be most suitable for someone who has held this title of Head of Computing previously.
*The successful candidate for this permanent post will be responsible for the smooth running of the Computing Department, which includes targeting students' outcome, monitoring teaching and learning and being accountable for the Department's results.


How to Apply - Head of Computing - Lewisham, South London

If you think you have the skills to match this leadership role in Lewisham, and you are interested in hearing more about this Head of Computing position, then please get in touch with us here at Tradewind! Please email your CV to holly.martin@twrecruitment.com or, call her directly on 0207 845 6278 for an initial discussion about your teaching career to date.