Lead Teacher of Computer Science and Digital Skills (and e-Learning Lead) in Edinburgh

Full Time / Permanent / Required August 2026

Job Purpose

To lead and manage development in provision of Digital Skills and Computer Science from Junior School to Upper 6 (S6); this is an opportunity to shape a coherent all-through curriculum and support long-term student progression that aligns with current technological developments and is informed by collaboration with industry, including bringing external speakers and workshops into learning.

To ensure that Digital Skills and Computer Science learning and teaching throughout the school is delivered effectively to the students in accordance with national guidelines and school policy.

To contribute to and help lead Fearless Women in Computing, Scotland’s leading school computing event, engaging 500+ pupils, 16 schools, and major industry partners including Skyscanner, Amazon, RBS and promoting pathways into technology and continue to grow outreach projects related to this (including Fearless Fridays and work developing lesson resources for specialists throughout Scotland).

To support further development of the school’s Digital and e-Learning Strategy, working with the Digital and e-Learning Group (DEG) as e-Learning Co-ordinator for Remove (P7) to Upper 6 (S6) to ensure St George’s strategy reflects best practice in the sector and fulfils the needs of staff, students and the wider community.

Key responsibilities

• To foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the school, which will stimulate students to a high standard of interest; to ensure that students are positively encouraged to develop their potential to the full and that their individual needs are met.
• To keep abreast of developments within Digital Skills and Computer Science with a view to introduce emerging technology content that ensures curriculum relevance and student engagement.
• To facilitate the ongoing development of learning and teaching provision with appropriate lesson preparation using resources and strategies suited to the age and ability of the students in a dedicated computing lab environment that supports high-quality, practical learning in a girls-first setting.
• To ensure that students’ work and performance are monitored, assessed and progressed in line with national and school requirements.
• To offer students support and strategies to overcome specific learning difficulties and general additional support needs.
• To encourage students to have confidence in themselves and to take responsibility for their own learning.
• To ensure appropriate provision is made for students with access arrangements in examinations.
• To ensure the safety of all students under supervision and to make students themselves aware of relevant safety issues.
• To provide a lively and stimulating environment in which learning takes place.
• To have oversight of digital literacy skills in Remove (P7) to Upper 6 (S5) and how they build upon skills attained in Junior School.
• To liaise with the Deputy Head: Academic to ensure the department’s contribution to the whole curriculum, its breadth, balance and progression.
• To lead and attend regular meetings for the communication of information, decision-making and task delegation.
• To participate in the school’s system of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• To participate in and contribute to the co-curricular activities programme and to take appropriate educational visits, with a focus upon improving representation in technology.

To the School

• To maintain regular contact with your Line Manager on all matters concerning students in relation to Digital Skills and Computer Science.
• To work with colleagues in maintaining high standards of behaviour in all aspects of school life.
• To keep abreast of and implement developments in school policies, including but not limited to health and safety, trips, curriculum, assessment and tracking.
• To make use of the school’s Key Priorities in preparation and implementation of the department’s annual improvement plan.
• To scan the horizon for development and e-Learning, making evidence-based recommendations to DEG for implementation of approaches, platforms and resources in line with the School Improvement Plan.
• To provide support, demonstrations and training to staff to enable them to implement the school’s Digital and e-Learning Strategy in their teaching and to deliver activities, presentation, assemblies that support the school’s policies in online safety.
• To attend and participate in DEG meetings and monthly IT Strategy Group meetings on a rotation basis with the Junior School e-Learning Co-ordinator.
• To review the effectiveness of e-Learning initiatives and student engagement, enacting conclusions to support improvement and change.
• To personally work through the Microsoft Elevate Educator programmes, maintaining MIE status and leading the school through accreditations with the other members of DEG.
• To maintain high personal standards of punctuality, appearance and commitment.
• To participate in appropriate supervisory duties shared by all members of staff.
• To participate in the rota of cover for absent colleagues.
• To seek the Head’s authorisation for any anticipated absence from school; to give as much notice as possible of unavoidable absence through sickness; to indicate work for classes to follow in case of absence.
• To attend all relevant staff meetings and in-service days and any training courses recommended by the Head.
• To attend all parent/staff meetings or other meetings about students as required by the Head or Deputy Head: Academic.
• To complete student reports and to oversee the completion of student reports according to the guidelines and deadlines for reporting.
• To be responsible for the security and safe use of valuable items held by the faculty in junior, lower and upper school.
• To report to facilities management any damage to departmental areas, equipment, furniture and fittings.

For further information please see attached documents.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications.

About the School

As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged. The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride. Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world.