Lead Teacher of Computer Science and Digital Skills; and e-Learning Lead Job Edinburgh area,City of Edinburgh Scotland UK,Education /

Position: Lead Teacher of Computer Science and Digital Skills (and e-Learning Lead)
Location: City of Edinburgh

Lead Teacher of Computer Science and Digital Skills (and e‑Learning Lead)

At the appropriate point on St George’s Salary Scale for Teachers; dependent on experience.

Location: Edinburgh

Closing Date: 01/06/2026

Department: Teaching

Region / Division: St George’s School, Edinburgh

Job Role: Teaching

The Role

Full Time / Permanent / Required August 2026

Job Purpose

To lead and manage development in provision of Digital Skills and Computer Science from Junior School to Upper 6 (S6); this is an opportunity to shape a coherent all-through curriculum and support long‑term student progression that aligns with current technological developments and is informed by collaboration with industry, including bringing external speakers and workshops into learning.
To ensure that Digital Skills and Computer Science learning and teaching throughout the school is delivered effectively to the students in accordance with national guidelines and school policy.
To contribute to and help lead Fearless Women in Computing, Scotland’s leading school computing event, engaging 500+ pupils, 16 schools, and major industry partners including Skyscanner, Amazon, RBS and promoting pathways into technology and continue to grow outreach projects related to this (including Fearless Fridays and work developing lesson resources for specialists throughout Scotland).
To support further development of the school’s Digital and e‑Learning Strategy, working with the Digital and e‑Learning Group (DEG) as e‑Learning Co‑ordinator for Remove (P7) to Upper 6 (S6) to ensure St George’s strategy reflects best practice in the sector and fulfils the needs of staff, students and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

To the Students;

To foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the school, which will stimulate students to a high standard of interest; to ensure that students are positively encouraged to develop their potential to the full and that their individual needs are met.
To keep abreast of developments within Digital Skills and Computer Science with a view to introduce emerging technology content that ensures curriculum relevance and student engagement.
To facilitate the ongoing development of learning and teaching provision with appropriate lesson preparation using resources and strategies suited to the age and ability of the students in a dedicated computing lab environment that supports high‑quality, practical learning in a girls‑first setting.
To ensure that students’ work and performance are monitored, assessed and progressed in line with national and school requirements.
To offer students support and strategies to overcome specific learning difficulties and general additional support needs.
To encourage students to have confidence in themselves and to take responsibility for their own learning.
To ensure appropriate provision is made for students with access arrangements in examinations.
To ensure the safety of all students under supervision and to make students themselves aware of relevant safety issues.
To provide a lively and stimulating environment in which learning takes place.
To have oversight of digital literacy skills in Remove (P7) to Upper 6 (S5) and how they build upon skills attained in Junior School.
To liaise with the Deputy Head:
Academic to ensure the department’s contribution to the whole curriculum, its breadth, balance and progression.
To lead and attend regular meetings for the communication of information, decision‑making and task delegation.
To participate in the school’s system of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
To participate in and contribute to the co‑curricular activities programme and to take appropriate educational visits, with a focus upon improving representation in technology.

To the School;

To maintain regular contact with your Line Manager on all matters concerning students in relation to Digital Skills and Computer Science.
To work with colleagues in maintaining high standards of behaviour in all aspects of school life.
To keep abreast of and implement developments in school policies, including but not limited to health and safety, trips, curriculum, assessment and tracking.
To make use of the school’s…