Subject Leader for Computer Science

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, ambitious, and inspirational Subject Leader for Computer Science to join our dedicated and supportive team. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the subject and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will motivate and inspire students to develop their curiosity, creativity, and love of learning in a fully inclusive classroom environment. In addition to teaching responsibilities, you will serve as the Quality Assurance Nominee, ensuring the effective management of BTEC programmes and driving best practice across the school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons that meet the needs of all learners with excellent subject knowledge.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and effective behaviour management.
• Differentiate teaching to support students of all abilities.
• Lead and support the management of BTEC programmes as Quality Assurance Nominee and promote best practice across the school.

Qualifications

• Excellent subject knowledge and the ability to plan and deliver lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Strong communication skills and effective behaviour management.
• The capacity to differentiate teaching to support students of all abilities.

Benefits

• A caring and happy community that puts young people first, with a supportive environment that prioritises professional development and personal wellbeing.
• A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Access to CPD including Masters-level opportunities.
• Use of a school laptop.
• Access to the teachers pension scheme.
• 24 hours access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• A strong and supportive Governing Body.
• Well-equipped classrooms with projection and interactive capabilities.
• Well-equipped staffroom.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Contribution to Birmingham City Council reward scheme.

About the school

Located in the heart of the Hodge Hill community, we are a small secondary girls’ school with strong community values. We strive to meet the needs of each member of our school community, celebrating diversity and promoting equality. Our ethos encourages mutual respect and support to enable every pupil to make the greatest personal, social, and academic progress, preparing them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We value working partnerships with our families, feeder schools, and the local community to raise standards and achievement.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, and other regulatory requirements.

Safeguarding and recruitment

Safeguarding is our top priority. All applicants should review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and related amendments. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

References and shortlisting

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

How to apply

Please note that we do not accept CVs; applications must be submitted using the application form. Application packs are available from our school website. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. An opportunity to visit the school can be arranged by contacting the school office.