Assistant Head (Digital Strategy)

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to play a key strategic role in the development of our digital strategy at South Hampstead High School. As Assistant Head (Digital Strategy), you will define, direct and advise on all strategy relating to technology in the Senior School and Junior School to ensure a cohesive technological approach across the 4-18 age range. Your responsibilities are varied and wide ranging, covering key areas such as teaching and learning, strategic direction and the development of school systems.

This will involve:

• Advising the SLT on technology strategy, including the devices used by staff and students, the platforms used by the school and the implementation of the GDST EdTech strategy.
• Staying abreast of developments in classroom technology, including new and emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, VR and creative technologies in the curriculum.
• Encouraging staff and students to utilise new technologies in their teaching and learning.

In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will also teach computer science to Key Stage 3 on a reduced timetable and would ideally be able to teach to Key Stages 4 and 5, although this is not essential.

We are looking for a skilled individual with a passion for technology, who is committed to ensuring access to a range of efficient and user-friendly devices and platforms at the school. You will be an experienced Computer Science teacher, with successful teaching experience across the full 11-18 age range and a strong understanding of the GDST’s approach to educational technology, as well as its broader technology strategy. First class administrative, communication and problem-solving skills will also be essential for success in this role.

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities.
• Training grants for qualifications.
• Generous pension schemes.
• Free life assurance benefit.
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment.
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date is Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 9am. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.