Head of ICT in Hackney

Salary/Hours: Scale PO7 - PO8 (£60,633 - £64,938) FTE. Starting salary dependent on experience. 35 hours a week, 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year. A term-time appointment would also be considered. Hybrid working at two of the Trust’s schools and at the central office.

Required for: As soon as possible. Application Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026 at 12noon. Interview Date: TBC. Please note that Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust is a successful and forward-looking trust in Inner London. We are growing rapidly, welcoming new academies into our family and strengthening our community. Are you an ICT leader ready for an exciting new challenge in a dynamic, values-driven organisation? Do you enjoy shaping digital strategy and leading high-performing ICT teams? Are you motivated by delivering secure, reliable, and future-focused technology? We would love to hear from you!

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Head of ICT to join our expanding trust. We are seeking a proactive, organised, and forward-thinking professional to lead our ICT function and support all academies in delivering high-quality digital services. This is a varied and influential role, offering the chance to shape trust-wide digital strategy, strengthen infrastructure, and drive innovation across multiple sites. You will work within a highly successful, trusted, and dedicated central team, with the scope to make a significant impact. We offer a competitive market salary and the opportunity to develop your career in a thriving trust where your ambition is the only limit to your success. For the right person, this is an exceptional role.

Experience, knowledge and understanding:

• Provide strategic leadership for ICT across the trust, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Lead and develop the ICT support team, ensuring their skills, capacity, and performance meet trust needs.
• Oversee the planning, maintenance, and enhancement of digital infrastructure across all academies.
• Manage cybersecurity, data protection, and statutory compliance, ensuring robust safeguarding of systems and information.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and academy heads to deliver trust-wide ICT projects, ensuring effective reporting and governance.
• Monitor and report on ICT performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine passion for digital innovation and ICT leadership.
• Be highly organised, with excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Bring experience of managing ICT services across multiple sites, ideally within education or a similar sector.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection, and ICT compliance requirements.
• Use a practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Be keen to join a fast-growing trust with a collaborative, family-friendly ethos.
• Have a positive outlook, strong leadership skills, and the ability to inspire confidence at all levels.
• Hold a good general standard of education, with relevant professional qualifications desirable.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, building strong relationships across the trust.

How to apply

We recruit for mindset and cultivate skills. We seek exceptional individuals who possess the right attitude. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to helping children succeed, we want to hear from you! Finding the right person is crucial to achieving our goals. We are eager to connect with candidates who are enthusiastic about serving our schools and communities.

When working for Lux Mundi, you can expect:

• A culture that encourages and supports staff to be creative and innovative, making a difference in the lives of our communities.
• A team excited by their role and the prospect of working with young people.
• To be part of a supportive professional community with opportunities for career development.
• Access to an incredible package of employee benefits, including a Local Authority pension and an Employee Benefits programme.
• Subscribe to the ethos of the Trust and ‘go the extra mile’ in terms of time and commitment.

CVs will not be considered and applications forms must be completed in full. When writing your supporting statement, please make sure you address the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions about the role or would like to visit us, please get in touch with us on 020 8985 5150 or by email.

Welcome to Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust. Thank you for reading our information pack and for allowing us to share more about Lux Mundi with you. I began working for Lux Mundi before its official establishment. Since then, the Trust has grown from strength to strength, employing 500 fantastic staff members who serve over 3,000 children within our communities. It is my privilege to serve as the CEO of our school's family and work closely with each Headteacher to ensure the best possible education in their academy.

Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust is a guiding light dedicated to providing Catholic education for all in our diverse faith community. We forge a dynamic alliance of academies and schools dedicated to delivering outstanding education for every child inside and outside the classroom. Our academies provide unwavering support, vigilant monitoring, and encouragement, ensuring students face challenges, reap rewards, and create lasting memories. Students thrive in our academies, actively contributing to the local community. They emerge as role models and young leaders, embodying our collective ethos with maturity and distinction.

With kind regards, Jane Heffernan, CEO

About Lux Mundi CAT

Our Trust is vibrant and friendly. It is a learning environment where all students can be high achievers, make good friends, contribute to their community and participate in various extra-curricular activities.

CPD and Training – We invest in you!

At Lux Mundi Trust, we believe in nurturing and developing our staff to their fullest potential. We invest in our candidates through comprehensive professional development programs, continuous training opportunities, and personalised mentorship. Our commitment to your growth ensures you have the skills and support to excel in your role and advance your career. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, we empower our staff to achieve excellence and make a meaningful impact within our schools and communities.

Applications should be sent by email.

No CVs accepted.