Head of Computing, Digital Innovation and Digital Safety

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Bude; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Budehaven Community School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Computing & E Safety to lead and develop this high profile, future focused subject across our thriving 11–18 school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and skilled practitioner to provide strategic curriculum leadership for Computing at KS3–KS5, while leading the school's structures and strategy surrounding E Safety and digital safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Excellent teacher and leader of Computing.
• Vision and commitment to lead others and our vibrant students.
• Understands the critical importance of E Safety in schools.
• Reflective, aspirational and values teamwork with a drive for student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic curriculum leadership for Computing KS3–KS5.
• Lead the school's E Safety and digital safeguarding strategy.
• Shape an innovative Computing curriculum and inspire staff and students.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning and online safety.

Skills

Excellent teacher

Leader of Computing

Vision and commitment

E Safety awareness

Job description

Budehaven Community School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Computing & E Safety to lead and develop this high profile, future focused subject across our thriving 11–18 school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and skilled practitioner to provide strategic curriculum leadership for Computing at KS3–KS5, while leading the school's structures and strategy surrounding E Safety and digital safeguarding. You will shape an innovative curriculum, inspire students and staff, and ensure high standards of teaching, learning and online safety in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Budehaven is a successful school with a strong sense of community, high expectations and a progressive and broad curriculum. We value innovation, collaboration and thoughtful leadership, and we are committed to supporting middle leaders to flourish.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Is an excellent teacher and leader of Computing
• Has the vision and commitment needed to lead others and our vibrant students
• Understands the critical importance of E Safety in schools
• Is reflective, aspirational and values teamwork, and a relentless drive for all students to achieve.

We offer a supportive leadership team, motivated students, excellent professional development and the opportunity to live and work in a stunning coastal location.

Budehaven Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.