Deputy Director of IT in Cambridge

The Perse School has a rare opportunity for an experienced IT professional to play a key role in the strategic development of technology across the School as Deputy Director of IT. This newly enhanced leadership role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering technology services across our thriving community.

Working closely with the Director of IT, you will help drive the School's technology strategy while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of IT services, infrastructure, cyber security and digital innovation. Leading a skilled IT team, you will oversee operational excellence across our three Cambridge-based schools, ensuring that technology continues to support outstanding teaching, learning and business operations. You will contribute to major projects, champion service improvement, strengthen cyber resilience and help evaluate emerging technologies, including the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence within education.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and collaborative leader who enjoys working across all levels of an organisation, from strategic planning and project delivery to supporting colleagues and end users.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Job Purpose

To support the Director of IT in the strategic leadership, operational management and development of IT services across the Perse School. The Deputy Director of IT’s role will include:

• Lead day-to-day IT operations across the three schools
• Deputise for the Director of IT when required
• Provide senior technical and managerial leadership to the IT team
• Drive service excellence, technical standards, cyber resilience and continuous improvement

The role combines operational leadership, senior technical oversight, hands-on involvement in the delivery and support of IT services, and an increasing strategic contribution to the development of technology across the School. In the absence of the Director of IT, the Deputy Director of IT will assume responsibility for the operational leadership of the department, when required, representation at relevant internal meetings, including the Senior Bursary Team and the Executive Leadership Team meetings and urgent strategic and security decision making.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing date: Friday 19th June at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.