Director of Information Technology

Summary:

Director of Information Technology sought to lead digital strategy and ensure secure, future-ready technology across a school.

About the School:

A school committed to developing confident, mature pupils through a wide range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities. With a low staff:pupil ratio and a strong emphasis on community, it fosters a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Opportunity:

As the Director of Information Technology, you will lead the school’s digital transformation and ensure that technology supports excellence in teaching, learning, and operations. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping a forward-looking technology strategy and driving innovation across academic, pastoral, and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and deliver a forward-looking Technology Strategy aligned with the school’s strategic objectives
• Provide senior leadership across all IT domains, ensuring technology enables excellence in teaching, learning, and operations
• Develop and maintain a Group-wide digital roadmap covering infrastructure, cloud, cyber security, data, and emerging technologies
• Lead IT risk management, business continuity, and incident response
• Chair the IT Management Group and provide regular reporting to the Executive Group and Governors
• Collaborate with academic, pastoral, and operational leaders to align IT with institutional goals
• Drive digital transformation and operational improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with data protection and cyber security standards

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Significant senior IT leadership experience within a complex organisation (education or similar desirable)
• Proven ability to lead diverse technical and academic teams
• Deep knowledge of cyber security, data protection, and modern cloud/infrastructure environments
• A track record of delivering digital transformation and operational improvement
• Strong commercial, financial, project management, and change leadership skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to translate strategic vision into practical action
• A degree in IT/Computer Science/Information Systems (or equivalent) and relevant leadership experience

Preferred

• Professional certifications in IT leadership or related fields
• Experience working within the education sector
• Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Full-time, year-round role with standard working hours
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth