Head of Computing, Digital Innovation and Digital Safety

Budehaven; Flexbury; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Budehaven Community School is seeking an outstanding Head of Computing & E Safety to lead and develop this high profile, future focused subject across our thriving 11-18 school. This role includes strategic curriculum leadership for Computing KS3-KS5 and oversight of E Safety and safeguarding in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

The successful candidate will drive innovative learning, support professional development and contribute to safeguarding alongside a proactive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Excellent teacher and leader of Computing.
• Vision and commitment to lead others and students.
• Understanding the importance of E Safety in schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic curriculum leadership for Computing KS3-KS5.
• Lead the school’s structures and strategy for E Safety and digital safeguarding.
• Inspire students and staff and maintain high standards of teaching and online safety.

Skills

Leadership

Computing

E Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Head of Computing, Digital Innovation and Digital Safety

Overview

Head of Computing, Digital Innovation and Digital Safety

MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2 (£6,278)

Start date: Easter 2027, or sooner if possible

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. Visits or conversations are strongly recommended prior to application. If you want to lead a subject that genuinely shapes young people's futures, we would love to hear from you.

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

For further information and an application form, please contact Mrs Clare Brown at the school or visit our website: www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Deadline for applications is noon on Monday 16th November with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.