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Head of Computer Science

Southfields Academy, London, SW18 5JU

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  7 February 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role:

As Head of Computer Science, you will:

• Lead and manage a dedicated team of teachers, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement a challenging and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3-5, including GCSE and A-Level Computer Science.
• Inspire students to develop a deep understanding of computational thinking, programming, and digital technologies, preparing them for future success in a rapidly evolving digital world.
• Oversee assessment, tracking, and intervention strategies to ensure all students make excellent progress.
• Contribute to the wider school improvement agenda.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Modern facilities and resources to support innovative teaching practices.
• The opportunity to shape the future of Computer Science education at Southfields Academy.

Flexible working opportunities

Part time working maybe available in negotiation with the headteacher.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HoD Computer Science JD PS 01.25.pdf - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

About Southfields Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1275 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Southfields Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@southfieldsacademy.com
• Phone number: 020 8875 2600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southfields-academy (opens in new tab)

At Southfields we aim to create a culture of tolerance and respect for others, where students and staff work together to improve. Our vision is to develop a provision that will secure the best life chances for our students once they leave Southfields Academy. This environment must inspire each individual in the community to be the very best that they can be. At Southfields we have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offer a nurturing and supportive environment where we celebrate difference and ensure that everyone meets their full potential. We value every individual and commit to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.

We offer the highest quality educational experience, aiming to inspire a generation of lifelong learners, who take pride in their achievements and take ownership of their learning. We believe creativity and imagination are the key to developing future passions and talents. We have a positive, “can do” attitude, believing that the sky is our limit, and we will think creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of our learners and our community.

A successful Southfields student will be one that understands the world we live in and is curious and keen to develop further by learning from others around them. This student will leave Southfields ready for their next stage in education or employment, equipped to learn and to grow.

Arranging a visit to Southfields Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@southfieldsacademy.com.

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