Head of Computing & Business Studies Department
The Norwood School, London, SE19 3NY22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Business studies, Computing, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS to UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2c £8,611
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Are you an inspirational and dynamic teacher and leader?
• Passionate about high-quality teaching and learning?
• Determined to make a lasting difference for young people?
• Able to lead by example, combining challenge and support to secure high standards?
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and strategic leader to become our Head of Computing and Business Studies, leading the department through its next ambitious phase of development within our innovative school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner with the vision, expertise and drive to shape a future-focused curriculum. You will provide clear academic and strategic leadership across Computing and Business Studies, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and outcomes at all key stages. You will teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, while leading the continued development of a coherent and ambitious curriculum that reflects the rapidly evolving fields of IT, Business and Digital Technologies. We currently offer GCSE Computing at KS4 and Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Business and IT. The successful candidate will be committed to curriculum innovation, raising attainment, and ensuring that students are exceptionally well prepared for further study and employment.
As a Head of Department, you will play a key role in driving whole-school priorities, working collaboratively with other faculty leaders to strengthen digital literacy across the curriculum. You will lead, develop and support colleagues within the department, fostering a culture of high expectations, professional growth and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to developing leaders and teachers who are deeply passionate about their subjects and dedicated to inspiring young people. We value teacher wellbeing, allocating 20% PPA time within the timetable and rarely requiring staff to cover for colleagues. Opportunities for internal progression are actively encouraged. We are committed to inclusion and believe that diversity strengthens creativity, innovation and excellence.
Further information about the job
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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About The Norwood School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1069 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Norwood School website
- Email address
- caliste.s2@thenorwoodschool.org
Located in West Norwood, South London, The Norwood School is a Local Authority mixed secondary school with a Performing and Visual Arts specialism. There are 1,100 students on roll, including a sixth form of 200 students.
The school is proud of its diverse intake, with a wide variety of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented within the student population. We are a school of choice in the local area and beyond.
The motto of The Norwood School is “Creating Success Together”, and the school has a strong community ethos, actively promoting the diversity of both staff and students. We regularly celebrate individual and collective achievement, recognising the importance of a tolerant and inclusive environment in which to learn and work.
Our curriculum is designed by our school, for our students, enabling them to understand their place in the world around them. We expect our staff to challenge, engage and inspire students through their teaching.
Arranging a visit to The Norwood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email caliste.s2@thenorwoodschool.org.
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