Head of Computing & Business Studies Department

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Are you an inspirational and dynamic teacher and leader?
• Passionate about high-quality teaching and learning?
• Determined to make a lasting difference for young people?
• Able to lead by example, combining challenge and support to secure high standards?

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and strategic leader to become our Head of Computing, leading the department through its next ambitious phase of development within our innovative school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner with the vision, expertise and drive to shape a future‑focused curriculum. You will provide clear academic and strategic leadership across Computing, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and outcomes at all key stages. You will teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, while leading the continued development of a coherent and ambitious curriculum that reflects the rapidly evolving fields of Computing & IT.

We currently offer GCSE Computing at KS4 and Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Business and IT. The successful candidate will be committed to curriculum innovation, raising attainment, and ensuring that students are exceptionally well prepared for further study and employment.

As a Head of Department, you will play a key role in driving whole‑school priorities, working collaboratively with other leaders to strengthen digital literacy across the curriculum. You will lead, develop and support colleagues within the department, fostering a culture of high expectations, professional growth and continuous improvement.

The Norwood School is an exceptional place to work and learn. We are committed to developing leaders and teachers who are deeply passionate about their subjects and dedicated to inspiring young people. We value teacher wellbeing, allocating 20% PPA time within the timetable and rarely requiring staff to cover for colleagues. Opportunities for internal progression are actively encouraged. We are committed to inclusion and believe that diversity strengthens creativity, innovation and excellence.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.