Digital Literacy Lead

Location: Greater London

Employer Wimbledon High School - GDSTLocation

London, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Full  Time Salary Competitive Posted5th  June 2026

Start Date To Be Confirmed Expires
14th June 2026 05:00 PM Contract Type Permanent Start  Date To Be Confirmed Job ID1557342

Start Date To Be Confirmed Contract Type :

Permanent Job  Literacy Lead Contract term:
Permanent

Hours:

Full time Salary:
Competitive plus benefits

Required:

September 2026 or January 2027

The role Wimbledon High School is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking teacher to take on the role of Digital Literacy Lead.

This is a unique cross-phase position that combines teaching, curriculum design, staff development and academic leadership across both the Junior and Senior Schools. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering a coherent vision for digital literacy and emerging technologies, ensuring that students develop not only technical skills and digital fluency, but also the critical awareness, creativity and judgement needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Working across the school, the Digital Literacy Lead will oversee the development of a progressive digital literacy curriculum, teach Computing in both the Upper Junior and Senior Schools and contribute to Wimbledon High School's innovative Playful Scholarship Portfolio. From artificial intelligence and robotics to online culture, digital citizenship and media literacy, the successful candidate will help students engage thoughtfully and critically with the opportunities and challenges of modern technology.

The role will also involve supporting colleagues in the effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning, helping to build confidence and expertise across the school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about education, curious about technological change and eager to help shape the future of learning at Wimbledon High School.

About you Applications are welcomed from both Prep School and Senior School teachers, as well as candidates with diverse academic and professional backgrounds, who are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a through-school approach to digital literacy and technology education.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful teaching, together with experience of curriculum development, educational technology or academic leadership.

Experience of leading or contributing to enrichment opportunities such as coding clubs, robotics programmes, digital leadership initiatives or technology-focused projects would be advantageous.

Most importantly, the successful candidate will be an intellectually curious and collaborative educator who is excited by the educational, ethical and creative questions raised by technology and committed to helping young people become confident, thoughtful and responsible participants in the digital world.

About Wimbledon High School Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

GDST Flexible Pension Plan Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance benefit

A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season tickets

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications will be 5pm on Sunday 14th June 2026

Interviews will take place on Friday 19th June 2026.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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