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Head of Computer Science - High-Performing State School – Lewisham

A high-performing Secondary School in Lewisham are eagerly searching for a Head of Computer Science to join their team in January. The school is in the top 10 in the county, boasting impressive results across the board, including Computer Science at GCSE & A Level.

They are seeking an aspirational Head of Computer Science to join on a permanent contract in January.

Head of Computer Science

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS + TLR 1C (£13,969)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
To Start: January 2026
Location: Lewisham

Suitable candidates will be experienced Computer Science teachers, aspiring leaders or experienced leaders within the subject.

As Head of Computer Science at this school you will benefit from the following:

• Outstanding teaching and learning
• Computer Science outcomes of 45% A-A at A Level and 82% A-B
• Impeccable student behaviour
• Supportive, visible and established SLT
• Excellent CPD and progression, including NPQ's
• Academically driven students and supportive parents
• An impressive onsite gym, swimming pool, free lunches and pastries every Friday morning
• A genuine commitment to wellbeing including two annual staff wellbeing days
• Broad pastoral support in place for all students

Sound amazing? That's because it is. No wonder the school has been voted the best secondary school of the year in recent years Better yet, this is a state school. They cater to a large proportion of disadvantaged students, with over a third of their students being Pupil Premium students.

The SLT are deeply passionate about providing a high quality education to their students, regardless of background. Leaders, Teachers, Parents and Staff all share the same vision for the students, understanding that an excellent education can be a ticket to their success. This high-performing school will rapidly develop your career, look after you and pay you a competitive Inner London salary. In return, mediocrity is not accepted. The school want teachers who are driven, hungry and ambitious.

You don't need to have aspirations of becoming an executive headteacher, just the desire to teach at an Outstanding level.

A brief summary of the school and role:

• Outstanding Secondary School
• KS3-KS5 with 1100 pupils on roll
• Impressive, modern facilities
• Head of Computer Science vacancy - teaching KS3- KS5
• Inner London Payscale + TLR1A (£13,969)
• Based in Lewisham, South London

For more information on this school and Head of Computer Science vacancy, please apply today. You will be contacted within 24hrs to discuss the school in further details before progressing your CV to the SLT and interview stage.

This is a permanent Head of Computer Science vacancy employed directly by the school/LA.

To apply for this Head of Computing (Secondary), please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Head of Computing (Secondary) role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Head of Computing (Secondary), you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Head of Computing (Secondary) candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Head of Computing (Secondary) post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Your Mission

We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong business background in Cybersecurity Management.  We see this as an ideal opportunity for a senior practitioner between contracts or roles, or is able to take extended leave to work on an interesting and challenging project. In particular, an opportunity to influence the next generation of cybersecurity management and leadership as well as adding Cambridge University to your resume.

As a Subject Matter Expert in cybersecurity at FourthRev, you will leverage your expertise to shape a transformative online learning experience with our academic partner, Professional and Continuing Education, University of Cambridge. You will work at the forefront of curriculum development, ensuring that every learner is equipped with industry-relevant skills, setting them on a path to success in the digital economy.

What your day to day will look like with us

• Partner with the Programme Development team in the design of the curriculum, with a focus on strategic thinking and leadership skills specific to cybersecurity contexts
• Offer critical perspectives during design and development, aligning course content with real-world applications and desired career outcomes.
• Develop and refine course specifications  to curate a learning journey that's not only engaging but also maps directly to tangible career advancements for learners.
• Lead the design and execution of assessments, weekly assignments, and hands-on activities, aligning with FourthRev's commitment to project-based learning.
• Collaborate in the creation of content, ranging from written materials, storyboards, video scripts, animations, to in-depth tutorials and real-world case studies.
• Participate in regular team meetings, bringing to the table a wealth of resources, case studies, and scenarios to enhance the curriculum.
• Engage in asynchronous collaboration, providing timely answers and solutions to questions from the team.
• Champion FourthRev's core values, mission, and strategic vision, acting as an ambassador both internally and externally.

Requirements

What you'll need to succeed

Education:

• Preferably an Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in Cybersecurity, or a related field and/or equivalent industry experience.  However, if you tick most of the experience requirement boxes please apply.

Experience:

7+ years’ senior leadership experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrable depth across several of the areas below. Whether you’ve owned end-to-end security programmes or specialised in key domains, we’d like to hear from you:

• Business & technology strategy: set cyber strategy aligned to business goals; three-year roadmaps and investment cases.
• Budgeting & procurement: own budgets; vendor selection, RFPs, contract negotiation, and value realisation.
• Programme & project delivery: lead multi-workstream security transformations; portfolio governance, KPIs, and benefits tracking.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): design/run frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS), define risk appetite, and report to audit/board.
• Communication & business storytelling: translate technical risk into business impact; clear board-level updates and incident communications.
• Building and leading high-performing teams: org design, hiring, coaching, supplier/partner management, and succession planning.
• Strategic leadership & corporate governance: executive/board engagement, policy setting, crisis management, and resilience planning.

Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable and actionable insights for learners.
• Proficient in designing and crafting real-world problems and scenarios for project-based learning.
• An innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and growth.

Benefits

Spend your days making a difference.

FourthRev builds world class online learning programmes that lead to qualifications from leading universities, certifications from the world's best technology companies and digital technology jobs with a global network of employer partners.

It's our vision to become the world's leading enabler of employability outcomes for students and lifelong learners. In doing so, and helping close the digital skills gap, our purpose is to create social and economic value on a global scale.

Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
• Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
• Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence

Requirements:

• c.5 years Big 4 experience
• Astute analytical experience
• Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable

• Develop, communicate, and implement the organization's long-term strategic plan.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats impacting the industry.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure alignment of departmental strategies with the overall corporate strategy.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress against strategic goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of strategic projects.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations and progress reports to the executive team and board of directors.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and meetings.
• Monitor the competitive landscape and provide insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Drive innovation and identify new avenues for growth and market expansion.
• Manage external consultants and research partners as needed.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of developing and successfully implementing complex strategic plans.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of business models.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in market analysis, competitive intelligence, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in stakeholder management and facilitating group discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and drive change.
• Experience in (Specific industry, e.g., technology, finance, retail) is highly advantageous.

Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
• Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
• Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence

Requirements:

• c.5 years Big 4 experience
• Astute analytical experience
• Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable

Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) provides a fundraising and alumni engagement function in support of King’s College London. We are proud to work with colleagues across the university and its health partners to help them serve society through world-leading education, research and healthcare.  Our work also includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children’s mental health initiatives between the university’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust.

We are a committed team that brings together fundraisers working across different channels, alongside colleagues who promote King’s College London’s engagement with its worldwide alumni community. Our work is underpinned and enhanced by a range of dedicated professionals in supporting areas covering proposition development, supporter engagement, supporter operations and business operations.

We have an impressive, well-established track record of success in securing support that allows the university and partners to deliver on their missions. This includes our global, award-winning World Questions: King’s Answers campaign, which set the standard in the sector and enabled us to raise substantial funds to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Ambitious and innovative, the team has won awards such as a CASE Platinum Award for Fundraising and a CASE Gold Award for Donor Relations and Stewardship. We are strongly values-driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in.

More on King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place.  Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King’s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas: 

1. Educating the next generation of change-makers
2. Challenging ideas and driving change through research
3. Giving back to society through meaningful service
4. Working with our local communities in London
5. Fostering global citizens with an international perspective

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Leadership Giving Officer to cultivate and solicit gifts from alumni who have the capacity to make donations to the university of between £1,000 and £50,000.

You will be working in an exciting and varied role that blends marketing and fundraising skills as part of the Leadership Giving team within the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement department. We are a warm, collaborative, and enthusiastic team with a passion for innovative fundraising for meaningful impact.

The postholder will support fundraising for exciting and impactful initiatives across the university. The primary responsibility of the role is to manage two of the flagship Leadership Giving Programmes: the Kingsmaker Guild and Key to King’s. Additionally, they will also manage a portfolio of prospective and existing donors who they will connect with personally, engaging them with the university with the aim of soliciting new or uplifted donations.

Sitting within the KCL Philanthropy Team and working collaboratively with the other fundraisers in the university, the Leadership Giving Officer will manage the delivery of mass-fundraising appeals and stewardship, while also spending time in direct interaction with donors, both in and out of the office.

This role would be well suited to someone with marketing experience who is at the early stages of their fundraising career and keen to apply their skills in a hands-on environment. Candidates without marketing experience but with a strong aptitude for strategic communication and relationship building are also encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone willing to learn new skills and who is keen to have their work make a real difference in the world while having a great time doing it!

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% in the office. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we’re very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish.