Head of Computing and ICT

Main Responsibilities
The School wishes to appoint a Head of Computer Science and Digital Technology who can lead the Department and contribute to the teaching of both subjects up to and including at Advanced Level.

• To be responsible to the Headmaster, as Head of Department, for effective teaching and learning in Computer Science and Digital Technology at all levels up to and including Advanced Level and in line with School policies.
• To contribute to and coordinate the delivery of ICT at KS3.
• To ensure that Schemes of Work are produced, reviewed and updated; that appropriate targets are set for all pupils; that both formative and summative assessment are utilised; and that appropriate internal examinations are set and marked.
• To promote the subject(s) taught within the Department; to organise Department meetings and to represent the Department when required; to manage the Department's budget; to manage all aspects of the learning environment within the Department; and to lead Departmental self-evaluation.
• To ensure that staff are deployed effectively within the Department, including non-specialist staff; to be responsible for the induction of new staff; and to monitor the quality of teaching and learning in the Department.
• To work with the departmental technician as required
• To act as a form tutor to an assigned group and to carry out duties in accordance with School policies and practice.

The duties outlined above are not a comprehensive definition of the post but are indicative of the general role played by all Heads of Department in addition to the normal duties of a Teacher. A full Description of Duties for Head of Department and the Job Description for a Teacher are available on the School website as part of the Application Pack for this post.