IT/Computing Lead Teacher
Wetherby Preparatory School
Westminster
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 13 February 2025
Job overview
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Wetherby Preparatory School is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking IT/Computing Lead Teacher to take overall responsibility for the delivery of IT and Computing across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital education at one of London’s leading preparatory schools, while also working closely with the Global Inspired Education Group, which is at the forefront of innovative educational technologies, including VR, AI, and global collaboration platforms.
The successful candidate will lead the Computing curriculum, ensuring that students are equipped with the digital skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. They will also play a key role in supporting staff with the use of applications and platforms that enhance teaching and learning across the school.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take overall responsibility for the planning, delivery, and assessment of the Computing curriculum from Year 3 to Year 8.
- Develop and maintain a progressive, engaging curriculum that incorporates coding, computational thinking, and digital literacy.
- Ensure that students are taught key IT skills, including safe and responsible use of technology, and are introduced to emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Teach coding and programming languages in a way that inspires curiosity and creativity, ensuring pupils are equipped to problem-solve and think critically.
- Support the school’s use of educational platforms and applications, ensuring staff are confident and capable users of the school’s digital tools.
- Manage the school’s IT resources to ensure they are used effectively to support teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with Inspired Education Group’s global IT teams to implement new platforms, share best practices, and access global resources.
- Play a key role in the school’s digital transformation strategy, ensuring that Wetherby Prep remains at the forefront of innovative digital education.
- Ensure the use of technology across the school complies with safeguarding policies and cybersecurity protocols
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Strong pedagogical knowledge in IT and Computing, with experience teaching coding and computational thinking.
- Knowledge of VR, AI, and other emerging technologies, and a passion for integrating these into teaching and learning.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire both students and staff.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues across a global platform.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
About Wetherby Preparatory School
About Wetherby Preparatory School
Wetherby Preparatory School is an independent, selective day school for boys aged 7 to 13. The prep school first opened in central London in 2004 and has 380 pupils on roll. The school’s motto is “Participes Civitatis” (being part of a community).
Values and vision
Wetherby Preparatory School has developed a reputation over the years as one of the most sought-after prep schools for boys in Central London. We attribute that success, of course, to a meticulously planned academic curriculum, which sees our boys continue their senior education at some of the most prestigious schools, but then there is our extraordinary range of sporting, club and excursion opportunities, which introduces our boys to such varied experiences, endowing them with the life skills to address new challenges with a spirit of optimism and flexibility of outlook. We promote a “can do” culture at our school, one in which boys are equipped with a value system that serves and supports them throughout their time with us and well into the future, helping them to become the well-balanced, responsible young men that they do.
But, this is not achieved by us in isolation. We believe strongly in a “Wetherby Community”. A productive relationship between parents and school is integral to our boys’ success story. We do not wish to keep our parents at arm’s length, indeed we welcome your engagement with us. Being a Wetherby parent is just as important as being a Wetherby boy and we look forward to meeting you and getting to know you over the years to come.
ISI Report
“Pupil’s personal development is excellent. Relationships between staff and pupils are of the highest quality. As they progress through the school, pupils learn to be tolerant, courteous and considerate of others. Behaviour is usually excellent. The boys are extremely proud of their school. They are confident in their own abilities and aspire to excellence in all areas of school life. Excellent pastoral care is provided by all staff, both teaching and non-teaching, which contributes most effectively to the pupils’ development.
The progress and achievement of pupils in lessons is excellent. This success is enhanced by dynamic, specialist teaching and the boys’ determination to succeed. They are extremely positive about the quality of education provided and have excellent attitudes to learning. The school fully meets its aim of providing ‘an education in the round’, with exceptional breadth in its extra-curriculum programme, enabling pupils to achieve highly in a great range of activities, from singing to fencing. The pupils also benefit from many day and residential visits, including several trips abroad. The excellent curriculum contributes effectively to learning with a particular strength in English and mathematics. The best teaching is excellent.”
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