Head of Computer Science and ICT
About This Role
Role Summary
King’s College School, Cascais, part of the Inspired Education Group, is a leading international school located on the beautiful Portuguese Riviera. The school combines academic excellence with innovation, creativity, and wellbeing, guiding students to become confident, compassionate, and globally minded young adults.
Serving a diverse community of students from over 50 nationalities, King’s promotes a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning. The school offers a bilingual stream (English and Portuguese) up to Year 5 and follows the Cambridge International Curriculum through to IGCSE and beyond, providing a rigorous and internationally recognised academic pathway.
From August 2026, we are seeking a well-qualified and talented Senior School ICT / Computer Science Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engaging and challenging ICT and Computer Science lessons that inspire students to achieve academic success and develop the digital and problem-solving skills needed for the future.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, prepare, and deliver stimulating ICT and Computer Science lessons aligned with the Cambridge International Curriculum.
Establish a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes curiosity and active learning.
Model professionalism through punctuality, high standards of behaviour, and consistent expectations for student work.
Assess, evaluate, and reflect on teaching practice to ensure continuous improvement.
Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to school-wide learning initiatives.
Develop high-quality learning resources and digital materials.
Participate in school events, meetings, and community activities as required.
Set, mark, and provide meaningful feedback on all forms of student assessment.
Undertake any other reasonable responsibilities as directed by the Head of School or line manager.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have To:
A proactive and independent approach to teaching and learning.
Experience teaching IGCSE and IBDP or A-Level Computer Science within a UK or international curriculum school.
A strong background in coding and a passion for inspiring students to explore digital innovation.
A growth mindset, problem-solving attitude, and openness to new ideas and technologies.
A passion for education, innovation, and student development.
A commitment to continuous professional learning and reflective practice.
Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
An enthusiastic, learner-focused approach and a warm, supportive classroom presence.
A desire to contribute to the wider life of the school and integrate into the vibrant, bilingual community of King’s College School, Cascais.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.