Head of Computing

Smart Teachers are proud to be working in partnership with a rapidly improving secondary academy in Redbridge to appoint an ambitious and dynamic Head of Computing / ICT from September 2026

About the role

The successful candidate will provide professional leadership and strategic direction for Computing and ICT across KS3–KS5. You will be responsible for securing high-quality teaching, effective curriculum planning, and strong outcomes for all students.

About the school

The school is part of a supportive and well-established multi-academy trust, offering:

• A collaborative leadership team focused on teaching and learning

• Clear behaviour systems and strong pastoral support

• A commitment to manageable workload and staff wellbeing

• Access to trust-wide CPD and leadership development opportunities

• Excellent transport links across North East London

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Head of Computing you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A strong academic background in Computing, ICT or a related discipline
• Proven success teaching Computing/ICT in a secondary setting
• Experience or readiness to lead a department or key stage
• A commitment to high standards, inclusive practice and safeguarding

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].