At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital strategy and set a roadmap for excellence across schools.
- Company: Join the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, shaping the future of education.
- Benefits: 38 days annual leave, pension scheme, professional development, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Regular travel across beautiful Oxfordshire and Berkshire schools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on digital transformation in schools while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Visionary leadership and hands-on management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
This full-time Head of IT and Digital Strategy post sits in the central team of Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, with schools in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
The postholder sets a multi-year digital roadmap, defines what excellence looks like across the trust and leads a team while staying hands-on in the early stages.
Regular travel between schools means a vehicle is needed, plus occasional evening meetings.
Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
- What the job involves
- Define what excellence in digital looks like across ODST
- Set out and deliver a multi-year digital roadmap for change and improvement
- Understand ODST's current digital position and plan the route to where it needs to be
- Lead and manage teams through the early stages of the digital journey
- Shape digital integration, resilience and future planning across schools
- Drive measurable impact in ODST schools through digital change
- Travel regularly across ODST schools in Oxfordshire and Berkshire
- Attend evening meetings on occasion
Skills & knowledge
- Visionary approach motivated by impact
- Ability to form teams and bring them along
- Willingness to get stuck in alongside managing
- Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Access to a vehicle for regular travel
- What’s offered
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Some scope for working from home
- Working environment on the site of a convent
Head of IT and Digital Strategy employer: Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust
Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Wantage that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous leave policies, and the flexibility of hybrid working, we empower our leaders to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying a supportive culture that values work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust Recruitment Team
