Head of Computer Science - Immediate Start

Job Overview

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Computer Science - Immediate Start to join a school based in Vietnam.

Duties And ResponsibilitiesTo create and develop a positive team atmosphere

To drive and be a role model for excellent standards of teaching and learning

To introduce creative initiatives and drive collaborative projects to ensure that a varied and inspiring curriculum is maintained at all times to enable the children to explore the subject and develop in your department

To ensure that all members of the department encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored stretch and challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up

To track and monitor the progress of all pupils across your department

To work with your departmental team on matters of setting and individual pupil needs

Oversee an annual update of all policies, handbooks and documentation in relation to the department including staffing, curriculum plan, schemes of work, timetabling, job descriptions, budget, INSET, assessments, meetings, visits/visitors and risk assessments

To ensure schemes of work are in place and up-to-date

To oversee examinations and assessments within the Department

To take a lead in the future development of your department in the College

To be responsible for the Department budget and the ordering of all equipment

To be responsible for the Department’s contributions to the College website, social media and publications as necessary

To oversee and proofread reports

To be responsible for your Departmental Development Plan and to contribute to the College’s Self Evaluation and Development Plan

To attend all meetings and INSET as required, contributing to Heads of Department meetings

To run meetings, and arrange and lead regular Departmental meetings

To keep abreast of the latest educational practices and philosophies, and developments within your subject area

To maintain close links and regular contact with the professional bodies with which your department holds membership

To lead by example in all areas of school life and to be a powerful role model for colleagues as an outstanding practitioner

Teaching and LearningTo encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored stretch and challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up

To be aware of, and comply with, all the College policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting

To develop and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formats

To assist with covering colleagues as required

To attend all meetings and INSET as required

To prepare, invigilate and assess, as required, internal and external tests and examinations

PastoralTo be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children

To work within a house structure as a Tutor in a specified year group

To show an active interest in each child’s personal and domestic circumstances, and to foster the personal and social development of each pupil in your care

To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the College community

To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment

To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with all the College Policies

To be familiar with all the College’s policies on health and safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the College community at all times

To promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times

To be aware of and comply with the College’s rewards and disciplinary policies, promoting exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times

To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children

Professional Responsibilities: To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment

To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner

To attend parents’ evenings, assemblies, productions, sporting and other special school events during term time as the Head of College may from time to time require

To be responsible for all College resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the College

To contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work

To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this

To carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Head of College or member of the SLT and actively support the Co-Curricular Programme

Safeguarding and Professional Requirements

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. All applicants should read the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which is available on their website, and are required to declare any information as requested on the application form. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, such as the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) if they are UK based/UK national or a police certificate from every country that they have worked in outside the UK, as well as written/verbal reference checks from previous employers and qualification verification checks.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the TES online application form. A completed TES online application form, including a supporting statement of no more than two sides, outlining your strengths and stating why you wish to be considered for the role. Applicants should state their curriculum strengths and extra-curricular interests. Please include contact details of three referees on your TES online application form, one of whom must be your current or most recent Head of School or Principal.

The closing date for applications is September 25, 2025.

Contact

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