At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage IT strategy across multiple schools, ensuring robust digital infrastructure.
- Company: Join Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, health services, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on IT services in a growing multi-academy trust.
- Qualifications: Strong technical expertise and experience in leading IT services across multiple sites.
North Leamington School. Permanent contract. 37 hours per week. 52 week contract. Salary band L to N, points 26 to 32 (starting at £41,771 per annum). Position required early September 2026.
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking IT leader to take ownership of digital infrastructure and IT strategy across Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust.
This is a pivotal leadership role, working closely with Senior Leadership Teams to shape and deliver a high‑quality, secure and sustainable IT service across the Trust. As we continue to grow, you will play a key part in aligning systems across schools, improving service delivery and driving forward our digital and technology strategy.
Key Priorities of the Role
- Lead the development and delivery of a Trust‑wide IT and digital strategy
- Align and standardise IT systems, processes and infrastructure across all schools
- Ensure robust cyber security, data protection and disaster recovery arrangements
- Improve IT service delivery, user experience and support provision
- Plan and deliver infrastructure upgrades and future technology roadmap
- Support the Trust’s growth by integrating new schools and systems effectively
You will be responsible for the development, management, implementation and maintenance of all IT systems (curriculum and administrative) across the Trust.
Working Across All Schools in the Trust
- Lead and manage the Trust’s IT infrastructure, systems and services
- Provide leadership and direction to the IT support team
- Advise senior leaders on IT strategy, investment and risk
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, cyber security and relevant legislation
- Oversee hardware, software and network performance across all sites
- Manage budgets, procurement and supplier relationships
- Support the Trust’s long‑term development through strategic planning and innovation
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong technical expertise across networks, servers and infrastructure
- Experience leading IT services, ideally across multiple sites or organisations
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on when required
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Proactive, solutions‑focused and able to manage competing priorities
- Experience managing and developing teams
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What We Offer
- A key leadership role with real influence on Trust‑wide strategy
- The opportunity to shape IT services across a growing Multi Academy Trust
- A modern school environment with a strong and supportive team culture
- A generous pension scheme and access to health and wellbeing services
- Ongoing professional development through personalised CPD
- Convenient location with on‑site parking
Closing date: Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 9:00 am.
Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
