Overview
At Bankside School, we believe every child should maximise their potential. We are seeking an inspirational and passionate Head of Computing who is committed to raising achievement through personalised, engaging learning experiences. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who can drive high standards, re-engage learners, and deliver an exceptional Computing curriculum in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Lead the planning, development and continual review of the Computing curriculum, ensuring it meets national standards, promotes digital literacy and online safety, and supports individual learning needs. Deliver a balanced, inclusive programme of learning that promotes participation, achievement and progression for all pupils. Develop, support and organise teaching and support staff to secure high-quality teaching and strong professional standards across the department. Drive continuous improvement through clear objectives, annual planning and rigorous self-evaluation informed by internal and external benchmarks. Work with the Head of Quality of Education to implement strategic and operational plans that raise standards and improve outcomes across Computing. Ensure the Computing timetable, curriculum and intervention programmes enable all pupils to achieve and make progress. Uphold high expectations for learning, behaviour, professional development and contribution to the school's ethos. Collaborate with the SENCo to maintain effective systems for tracking, recording and monitoring pupil progress, supporting organisational planning and meeting inspection requirements.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning, development and continual review of the Computing curriculum to meet national standards and support digital literacy and online safety.
* Deliver a balanced, inclusive programme of learning that promotes participation, achievement and progression for all pupils.
* Develop, support and organise teaching and support staff to secure high-quality teaching and professional standards across the department.
* Drive continuous improvement through objectives, annual planning and rigorous self-evaluation informed by internal and external benchmarks.
* Collaborate with the Head of Quality of Education to implement strategic and operational plans to raise standards and improve outcomes in Computing.
* Manage the Computing timetable, curriculum and intervention programmes to enable all pupils to achieve and progress.
* Uphold high expectations for learning, behaviour, professional development and the school ethos.
* Collaborate with the SENCo to maintain effective systems for tracking, recording and monitoring pupil progress and meeting inspection requirements.
Qualifications
* UK QTS or equivalent.
* Able to plan, organise and deliver learning and associated activity to meet accreditation requirements in Computing.
* Able to stimulate and engage learners through techniques, methods and activities that motivate them to learn and achieve.
* Able to provide differentiated resources to engage all pupils of varying abilities within a class.
About Outcomes First Group and Benefits
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are putting wellbeing first. We are part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, offering 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, with others joining soon. Bankside School is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester, catering for students aged 11-18 with Autism, Complex needs and learning disabilities. Outcomes First Group has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties for over 19 years. In 2025, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support: mental health and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discounts for UK and international services
* Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
* Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
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