Vacancy

Subject Leader Computing

Job summary

SalaryMPS/UPS
LocationWorthing High School
AddressSouth Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex
Websitewww.worthinghigh.net
Emailvacancies@sdetrust.net
Telephone No01903 237864
Required FromSeptember 2025
ContractPermanent, Full-time
1 FTE

Job advertisement

SUBJECT LEADER COMPUTING

MPS/UPS plus TLR 2B (£5,632)

Full-time required for September 2025

Are you ambitious? Do you want to lead our computing curriculum in a dynamic 11-16 recent DfE Lead Behaviour Hub school?

We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher of Computing who wants to lead a strong department to deliver outstanding teaching and learning for all students.

We can offer you:

• The chance to work in an oversubscribed, innovative and forward thinking school
• A recent DfE Behaviour Hub Lead School with CPD opportunities to develop your pastoral expertise
• Involvement in the SSAT embedding formative assessment CPD Programme
• Teaching at KS3 and KS4
• Judged to be GOOD by OFSTED
• Effective support for Professional Development in preparation for your next step
• A friendly and supportive environment, leading a team of subject specialists.
• The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents
• A location between the South Downs National Park and the coast very close to main line railway services and
road networks linking to Brighton and London
• Free well-being and medical support cover
• The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT
• Free use of our fitness suite
• The potential to experience SLT secondment.

Are you someone who:

• Is a consistently good/outstanding teacher?
• Is able to motivate and inspire students to raise attainment across all ability ranges?
• Is able to deliver outstanding teaching and learning and achieve excellent results?
• Has an excellent knowledge of IT and Computing?
• Has excellent communication skills?
• Wants to make a real difference to the lives of our students?

For further enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Lorraine Grispino on 01903 237864.

Details of this role, including a job description, information on why you may wish to join us, how to apply and an application form can be downloaded from the school website at https://www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies or from the links in this advert.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 29 April 2025 by 9am. An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Interviews will take place Thursday 1 May 2025. For exceptional candidates an early interview may take place, so an early application is appreciated.

Completed applications and an accompanying supporting statement (on one side of A4) should be sent to Mr Cook Head of School, at the above address or emailed to vacancies@worthinghigh.net

NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you.

Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences. We will also complete media searches as part of due diligence and safeguarding checks in line with KCSIE guidance.

South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at:
Posted Date:13 April 2025
Closing Date:29 April 2025
Interview Date:01/05/2025

Further information

Advert - Subject Leader Computing Sept 2025.doc
Information for Candidates - How to Apply SDET.pdf
Job Description Subject Leader Computing.doc
Person Specification - Subject Leader Generic.doc
SDET Application Form - Teaching.doc
Why You Might Want to Join Us SDET (Rev April 2021).pdf

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