Lead Teacher of Computer Science and Digital Skills; and e-Learning Lead

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Lead Teacher of Computer Science & Digital Skills (and e‑Learning Lead)
• Contract Type:
  Full Time, Permanent
• Start Date:
  
  August 2026
• Location:
  
  Edinburgh, Scotland
• Salary:
  Highly competitive, on the school’s bespoke salary scale (dependent on experience)
• Department:
  Teaching / Middle Management

We are seeking an inspirational and forward‑thinking Lead Teacher of Computer Science & Digital Skills for a prestigious, historic independent all‑through day and boarding school for girls located in Edinburgh. This is an exceptional middle leadership opportunity to shape a coherent, modern K‑12 (Junior School to Upper
6) digital curriculum. Beyond traditional classroom teaching, you will play a pivotal role in leading the school’s whole‑school Digital and e‑Learning Strategy. You will also head a flagship, pan‑Scotland youth computing initiative championed by the school, collaborating directly with major global tech industry partners (including Amazon, Skyscanner, and RBS) to promote and champion female pathways into technology.

• Curriculum Leadership & Academic Excellence
  • Curriculum Development:
    Design, deliver, and manage an innovative Computer Science and Digital Skills curriculum from Junior School to Senior tiers, integrating emerging technologies (such as AI and advanced coding) to ensure long‑term relevance.
  • Tailored Learning:
    Foster an enthusiastic, practical learning environment within a dedicated, state‑of‑the‑art computing lab setting, specifically tailored to support high‑quality learning in a girls‑first environment.
  • Student Support:
    Monitor, assess, and progress student performance in line with national standards, providing tailored strategies for students with additional support needs (ASN) and examination access arrangements.
• Industry Partnership & Regional Outreach
  • Lead Flagship Events:
    Actively contribute to and lead Scotland’s premier school computing event hosted by the school, engaging 500+ pupils from over 16 schools alongside multinational tech partners.
  • Drive Tech Diversity:
    Grow community outreach projects (including specialised workshop programmes) and develop lesson resources for specialists across Scotland to champion female representation in STEM.
• Whole‑School e‑Learning Strategy
  • Digital Transformation:
    Serve as the e‑Learning Coordinator for Senior sectors, working closely with the Digital and IT Strategy Groups to ensure the school's technological ecosystem reflects global best practices.
  • Staff Empowerment:
    Provide ongoing professional development, demonstrations, and training to staff to seamlessly embed e‑learning platforms into daily teaching.
  • Institutional Accreditation:
    Maintain personal certified educator status and lead the academic faculty through official institution‑wide tech accreditations.

• Qualifications:
  
  A recognised teaching qualification with a proven track record of teaching Computer Science and ICT up to advanced secondary school levels.
• Leadership Capability:
  Strong middle‑management skills or clear potential to lead a dynamic subject area and influence cross‑curricular digital integration.
• EdTech Expertise:
  Passion for educational technology (EdTech) with the ability to confidently implement, evaluate, and train others on modern blended learning platforms.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills to confidently liaise with senior corporate partners, industry speakers, and academic peers.
• Ethos Alignment: A strong commitment to the empowerment and academic development of young women in a supportive, high‑achieving environment.