OverviewHead of Department Computing and Director of Whole School IT at St Thomas The Apostle College. Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time. To Start: January 2026. Location: Hollydale Rd, London, SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark.ResponsibilitiesWe are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Head of Computing to lead our team of outstanding staff in this popular and highly successful curriculum area. Applications are considered from experienced and aspiring leaders. This position also has the attraction of additional Whole School IT responsibility, which can be tailored to the skills and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.Current PerformanceIn 2025, the outcomes for Computing & ICT were: GCSE Computing (27 entries): 9-7: 52%, 9-5: 93%; A Level Computer Science (13 entries): A*-A: 31%, A*-B: 69%, A*-C: 100%.About the SchoolSt Thomas the Apostle school is an 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form in Nunhead, South East London. We are an outstanding school and our most recent Progress 8 score places us as the 10th best school in the country. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.BenefitsPrivate health care programme for ALL staff.Two staff well-being days per full academic year.Loyalty service payments.Excellent record of staff development with opportunities for career advancement.Annual travel loans for season tickets.Cycle to work scheme.Free use of school gym.Free use of school swimming pool.Regular staff social events.Excellent public transport links.Free onsite parking.Working at one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally recognised OUTSTANDING with extremely high levels of pupil engagement and impeccable behaviour.Generous staff loadings and lower than average pupil to staff ratios.New, modern, light and airy building.Safe and secure cycle storage.Pastries on a Friday morning.A number of local businesses offering STAC staff discounts.How to applyTo apply, please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call them for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments. Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Wednesday 8th October 2025. Interview Date: to be confirmed. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Thomas the Apostle reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.Equal opportunitiesOur school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media checks and satisfactory references.Employer informationHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr