Head of Computing
Fulham School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2025
Job overview
ROLE SUMMARY:
Fulham Prep School are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and inspiring Head of Computing to join the school in September 2025. The role will be based at the Prep site though there will be teaching at our Prep-Prep site close by. Our Computing department is highly regarded and has won national and international competitions for coding and robotics. Our Prep School site has 2 fully equipped computer suites, we have 60 VR headsets and a new STEM room being prepared for September.
At Fulham Prep, we are proud to have successfully introduced Python Blocks programming in Year 4 and Python Programming in Year 5, setting a strong foundation for coding before students enter senior school. This initiative not only prepares students for academic success but also empowers them with the skills needed to thrive in a tech-driven world.
About the School:
Fulham Prep is an independent, co-educational school for children from Nursery up to Year 8. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do.
Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes.
Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this nurturing culture.
We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world.
The same ambition holds true for our staff team. Being a part of the Inspired network of 100+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration.
Fulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Annually reviewing schemes of work and teaching methods with SLT and taking part in classroom observations
- Attending courses and INSET to develop professional skills as agreed
- Planning, resourcing and delivering outstanding lessons
- Assessing, recording and reporting on the development and attainment of pupils
- Ensuring all pupils are challenged and extended – teaching to the top for all – while working with others on the appropriate support for those who need it
- Teaching pupils and sets as assigned in the timetable
- Arriving punctually and maintaining good order and discipline among pupils
- Setting and marking work as required; recording and assessing progress; producing subject reports and references
- Promoting the progress of all pupils, differentiating for ability as required
- Preparing all pupils appropriately for their age and stage of development, including preparation for external assessment at the relevant age ranges.
- Providing extra support after lessons if deemed appropriate by the senior leadership team
- Preparing pupils for national and international competitions
- Taking extra-curricular clubs
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- University degree, PGCE, QTS or equivalent
- Experience of working with children and families, identifying support for developing children’ learning
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of teaching and delivering planned learning experiences
- Experience of leading a department
- A good knowledge and understanding of the Subject and relevant current legislation.
- Proven experience of teaching Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 Computing
- Good observational and assessment skills and the experience of maintaining accurate learning records for children.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents
About Fulham School
Welcome to Fulham School
We are delighted to offer you a warm welcome to Fulham School. We are personally very proud of each and every part this school and the all-round, inclusive and forward-thinking education you will find here.
School life at each stage is packed with a diverse range of activities so pupils can find out what they’re passionate about and each day is tailored to bring out the best in them. This is about putting pupils in the driving seat; as curious individuals with the power and potential to develop and learn from their environment and the relationships they build with others in Nursery; raising awareness of (and confidence in) core skills in the Prep so that pupils have not just the resilience, but also the ambition, to seek out challenge and opportunity as they take more control of their future options. We provide life skills, the ability to make connections between and beyond subjects and the opportunity to work together to achieve more than any individual can alone, all in a modern and future-looking learning environment; these are the things that make us distinctive. Moreover, we are ideally situated for pupils to take advantage of the museums, galleries, theatres and other resources that London has to offer. All of this is enhanced by the educational opportunities available through the Inspired network and its meaningful connections for both pupils and teachers.
We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded. Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture.
We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world.
The same ambition holds true for our staff team. Being a part of the Inspired network means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration.
Further details can be found on our website - www.fulham.school
Build a career with Inspired Education
Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.
Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.
Further details can be found on our website - www.fulham.school
Build a career with Inspired Education
Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.
Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.
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