Digital Learning Lead and Teacher of IT and Computer Science
Ricards Lodge High School, London, SW19 7HB18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London Teacher Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 2.2
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an innovative teaching and learning digital lead. You will have experience of leading school staff development in online learning and be excited to harness the positives of Artificial Intelligence to aid teaching and learning across the school.
You are ready to step up to a leadership role with a focus on teaching and learning.
You will be an experienced computer science andinformation technology teacher who is highly motivated to inspire students and develop high-level skills and knowledge in these disciplines.
As a member of the teaching and learning team you will work closely with all senior leaders on our whole school strategy, championing the use of digital technology to support our vision for the schools into the future of girls education.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include the following:
Well being weeks and social events
A laptop for all teaching staff
Work areas for staff
Access to Merton’s Employee Assistance Programme including new wellbeing app with instant access to free support for up to six weeks
Collaborative approach to teaching and learning
Merton Employee VDU users – possible to claim a fee towards glasses/eye test
Annual season ticket travel loans are available.
Parking on site
Further information about the job
Vision for STEM
At Ricards Lodge, our vision for STEM is ambitious. We aspire to become the top destination for students pursuing STEM pathways at A-Level and beyond.
We recognise the significant gender disparity in STEM careers and are committed to inspiring and empowering our young women to envision a future in these fields. Our mission is to demonstrate that STEM careers are not only accessible and achievable, but also, dynamic, exciting, and critical to shaping the future. We strive to instill confidence and motivation in our students to drive the long overdue change in STEM fields.
Our vision has been supported by the DfE, which awarded us a grant to build a new STEM Centre that has just opened in March 2026. This state-or-the-art facility represents a significant milestone in our journey. Our continued focus is on equipping the centre with the tools and technology to foster innovative, effective, and you will play a crucial role in supporting and organising extracurricular STEM activities with the wider team.
In the long term, this initiative will extend beyond KS5 to engage students of all ages. Our vision includes collaborating with the wider Ricards community and local primary schools to ignite a passion for STEM at an early age. By doing so, we aim to provide our young women with a clear and tangible vision of their futures.
A key part of this role involves inspiring interest in computer science across the school, making it accessible, engaging, and a viable option for further study. You will also work collaboratively with other STEM disciplines to highlight the skills and opportunities that STEM can offer.
Computing IT and Business Department:
The Computing IT and Business department at Ricards Lodge is a positive and successful department. In 2025 results in GCSE, A Level and BTEC were excellent, for Computer Science and IT.
The department consists of two full-time and two part-time members of staff. There are four specialist computing rooms, all of which are equipped with interactive whiteboards.
The department is well-resourced with a wide range of texts and media resources. In addition to the Google Workspace for Education, students use software including MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as IDLE, Scratch, Audacity, GIMP and RocketCake. The curriculum for KS3 Computing is based on the NCCE’s Teach Computing curriculum, which also includes units on Business. There is a strong culture of working together to develop new ideas for teaching and learning, and of sharing good practice. Staff enjoy the curriculum choice and we have shared offices in both departments to support collaboration.
Computer Science is taught in mixed ability for key stage 3 and then it is an options subject key stage 4 and 5.
As a school, we use Google Classroom for homework, revision and blended learning. Parents can access information about homework and revision. Every student has a personal Chromebook in each lesson and, in Computer Science, they use desktop PCs.
The department offers exciting extra curricular activities including coding and digital art clubs.
We have a vibrant and thriving department that is meeting the demands of an ever-changing curriculum with enthusiasm. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, imaginative and creative, with excellent IT skills and a willingness and flexibility to develop new skills and knowledge. We want you to feel part of Ricards and to be an integral member of the department. You will be working with committed professionals and will join a friendly and supportive team.
Our aim is for Ricards to become a destination for STEM, we are committed to ensuring our young women are given opportunities for enrichment and exposure to STEM-related careers. We are also committed to encouraging our young women to believe they have a place in traditionally male-dominated STEM fields.
All teaching staff are expected to fulfil and uphold the TEACHERS’ STANDARDS in their role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ricards Lodge High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1476 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ricards Lodge High School website
- Email address
- hr@ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk
Ricards Lodge High School is an outstanding, successful and vibrant multi-cultural comprehensive school for girls with a co-educational 6th form, RR6.
Arranging a visit to Ricards Lodge High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk.
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