Head of Computing

Aston Education is seeking a dedicated Head of Computing for an Ofsted Good secondary academy in Southwark, Southeast London, with a permanent, full-time position starting in January 2026. The role offers a competitive salary within the inner London range of £38,836 to £60,154, along with various benefits such as excellent professional development and a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be a passionate Computing teacher with QTS/QTLS, capable of leading the curriculum and contributing to extracurricular activities. The school values high standards and aims to support the growth of both students and staff. Applications are welcomed promptly.

Job: Head of Computing

School: Secondary Academy, Southwark, Southeast London (inner London)

Annual Salary:MPS/UPS inner London £38,836 – £60,154 + TLR

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: January 2026

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Southwark, Southeast London (inner London), looking for apermanent Head of Computing.

The School and the MAT offer:

State of the art facilities; including 3 computing suites, and a brand new laptop facility.Teachers’ pensionCentral London location with easy access from the tube (zone 1) or trainSeason ticket loansExcellent professional development programmeAn extensive support networkLifestyle and discount savingsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing supportHeadspace appStaff development – Secondment OpportunitiesRide to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Computing at the Academy is incredibly popular. Pupils have a lesson a week from Year 7, with many opting to take Computing at KS4 and KS5 – either through the GCSE Computing and A Level Computing pathways, or through the Creative iMedia GCSE course.

You will be part of a small team, which includes experienced practitioners.

The school is looking for an excellent Computing teacher with QTS/QTLS who is a passionate and dedicated leader. The ability to offer A Level Computing will be particularly important. You will be keen to take an active role in curriculum development, and you want to make an active contribution to the extracurricular provision. You will be motivated by your ability to develop others.

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat about this Head of Computing job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.