At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT strategy and infrastructure, driving a modern cloud-based transition.
- Company: Well-established secondary school in South London with a focus on improvement.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape IT direction and develop a dynamic team.
- Other info: Join a stable institution with a commitment to digital teaching and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education through innovative technology solutions.
- Qualifications: Proven IT leadership experience in a school or regulated environment.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Edu Exec Recruitment is working with a well-established secondary school in South London to recruit a Head of IT.
The school has been through a period of real stability and improvement in recent years and this role sits at the centre of the next phase, with a strategic move towards a modern, cloud-based platform already agreed and ready to be driven forward.
This is a genuinely broad remit for the right person to shape rather than simply maintain.
Reporting to the Headteacher, the successful candidate will take full ownership of IT strategy, infrastructure and service delivery across the school.
The role will cover: * Leading the school s IT strategy and infrastructure, including oversight of the current transition to a modern cloud-based system * Line management and development of IT staff, including recruitment, training and day to day leadership of the department * Ensuring the school meets its obligations around GDPR, security and data protection * Managing the IT budget and supplier/service contracts * Establishing and enforcing cybersecurity protocols and disaster recovery planning * Supporting digital teaching and learning across the curriculum, working closely with academic staff * Providing hands-on, end-user support across a wide range of digital abilities among staff and students Candidates will bring proven IT leadership experience, from within a school or similarly regulated environment, al...
Head Of IT employer: EduExec Recruitment
EduExec Recruitment offers a unique opportunity for a School Business Manager in a supportive and community-oriented school in North West London. With a focus on employee growth and involvement in strategic decision-making, this role allows you to shape the school's operations while enjoying a collaborative work culture that values integrity and trust. The flexibility of a 52-week position, with potential for term-time adjustments, further enhances the appeal of working in this vibrant educational environment.
