Job Description

Subject Lead for Computing
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Pay Scale: £120 - £250 per day depending on experience
Required: January 2025
Contract Type: Full Time or Part Time

We at GSL Education Kent are currently working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Maidstone that is seeking a Subject Lead for Computing to join their team from January 2025. The school is looking for an experienced and passionate Subject Lead for Computing who can inspire and lead within the department, bringing innovation and dedication to developing a dynamic and engaging curriculum. This role offers flexibility, with both full-time and part-time options available, ideal for the right Subject Lead for Computing candidate.

The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where both students and staff are encouraged to excel. The leadership team is dedicated to building a positive and collaborative culture, ensuring that students gain from a broad, modern curriculum. As a school that values academic achievement and personal growth, they are seeking a Computing Subject Lead who shares these values and can drive the department forward with excellence and enthusiasm.

Situated in Maidstone, Kent, the school is well connected and easily accessible, providing an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious team.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Be a qualified teacher with QTS and experience in teaching Computing in UK secondary schools.
• Have recent experience in teaching and leading within a Computing department, ideally as a Subject Lead for Computing or in a similar role.
• Be proven to raise and maintain attainment levels, keeping standards high and ensuring continuous improvement within the Computing curriculum.
• Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who leads by example and demonstrates best practices as a Computing Subject Lead.
• Have strong behaviour management and an ability to engage and inspire students of varying abilities.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and parents.

Applications are encouraged from experienced teachers with leadership experience, especially those ready to take on the challenges and rewards of a Subject Lead for Computing role. We welcome applications from all who can bring value to an already thriving department and excel in a dynamic and supportive school environment.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education Kent is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent.

For more information or to register your interest in the Subject Lead for Computing role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.