Head of Computing and E-Safety

BUDEHAVEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Valley Road, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8DQ 1149 on roll with 115 in the Sixth Form Head of Computing and E-Safety MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2 (£6,065) Permanent | Full-time Start date: 1st September 2026 Head of Computing & E-Safety 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 leadership for Computing at KS3-KS5, while leading the school's approach to E-Safety and digital safeguarding. You will shape 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 of Computing
• Has the vision and commitment to lead and develop a department
• Understands the critical importance of E-Safety in schools
• Is reflective, aspirational and values teamwork
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 warmly welcomed. 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 Tel: Email: clare.brown@budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk Deadline for applications is 12.00 on Wednesday 13th May 2026 with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2 (£6,065) Permanent | Full-time Start date: 1st September 2026 Head of Computing & E-Safety 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 leadership for Computing at KS3-KS5, while leading the school's approach to E-Safety and digital safeguarding. You will shape 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 of Computing
• Has the vision and commitment to lead and develop a department
• Understands the critical importance of E-Safety in schools
• Is reflective, aspirational and values teamwork
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 warmly welcomed. 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.