Head of Computer Science

**Brighton College, Vietnam (Hanoi)**
Viet Nam**Job type**:

Full Time, Fixed Term**Start date**:

30 September 202525 September 2025**Job overview**:
**ROLE SPECIFICATION**experience is not a necessity, although a clear understanding of the challenges involved in leading an ambitious department is required.
As the Head of Computer Science you will be an integral part of digital innovation in the College. You will play a key role in discussions around the use of AI throughout the College and be integral to decision-making processes. Whether contributing ideas for whole-college policies or simply demonstrating good practice, your expertise will be invaluable.Collaboration between teachers is an integral part of daily life at BCVN so you will have many opportunities to see how others are using technology in their classrooms, as well as being able to share your own knowledge on the matter. Pupils at BCVN are involved in a variety of co-curricular activities in and out of college, one of which is robotics and the college has a wealth of computing resources, including Lego robotics kits. This is a very exciting time in the College’s development and offers an outstanding opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking school and make a real impact.Reports to: Deputy Head Academic**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To create and develop a positive team atmosphere
- To drive and be a role model for excellent standards of teaching and learning
- To introduce creative initiatives and drive collaborative projects to ensure that a varied and inspiring curriculum- To ensure that all members of the department encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through
enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored stretch and challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up
- To track and monitor the progress of all pupils across your department
- To work with your departmental team on matters of setting and individual pupil needs
- Oversee an annual update of all policies, handbooks and documentation in relation to the department including:

staffing, curriculum plan, schemes of work, timetabling, job descriptions, budget, INSET, assessments, meetings,
visits/visitors and risk assessments.
- To ensure Schemes of Work are in place and up-to-date
- To oversee examinations and assessments within the Department
- To take a lead in the future development of your department in the College
- To be responsible for the Department budget and the ordering of all equipment
- To be responsible for the Department’s contributions to the College website, social media and publications as
necessary
- To oversee and proofread reports
- To be responsible for your Departmental Development Plan and to contribute to the College’s Self Evaluation
and Development Plan
- To attend all meetings and INSET as required, attending and contributing to Heads of Department
- To run meetings, and arranging and leading regular Departmental meetings
- To maintain close links and regular contact with the professional bodies with which your department holds
membership
- To lead by example in all areas of school life and to be a powerful role model for colleagues as an outstanding
practitioner.**Teaching and Learning**
- To encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching,
tailored stretch and challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up
- To be aware of, and comply with, all the College policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching
and learning and reporting
- To develop and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formats
- To assist with covering colleagues as required
- To attend all meetings and INSET as required
- To prepare, invigilate and assess, as required, internal and external tests and examinations.

**Pastoral**
- To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
- To work within a house structure as a Tutor in a specified year group
- To show an active interest in each child’s personal and domestic circumstances, and to foster the personal and
social development of each pupil in your care
- To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the College community
- To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and
commitment
- To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with all the College Policies.
- To be familiar with all the College’s policies on health and safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all
members of the College community at all times
- To promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times
- To be aware of and comply with the College’s rewards and disciplinary policies, promoting exemplary behaviour
and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times
- To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
Professional Responsibilities
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