Head of IT

Salary: £49,000 - 52,000 per year

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an IT leadership role such as IT Manager, Head of IT, Network Manager or similar
• Strong background across IT infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, networking and cyber security
• Experience delivering IT strategy, managing projects, suppliers and budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to support users of varying technical ability
• Commutable to South London and happy to work onsite

Responsibilities:

• Lead our schools IT function, infrastructure and digital strategy
• Deliver technology projects and manage cyber security, compliance and Microsoft 365 adoption
• Manage suppliers, budgets and IT services whilst supporting senior leadership with long-term technology planning
• Work full-time onsite, Monday to Friday

Technologies:

• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• Security
• Office 365

More:

We are a well-established and growing school in South London with a strong reputation and a collaborative culture. Following recent leadership changes, we are investing in the future of our technology function and looking for someone who can bring strategic direction while remaining hands-on when required. This is a newly created leadership position reporting directly into our Senior Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to shape our long-term IT strategy, play a key role in our digital transformation, and influence the future direction of IT with real autonomy. The role offers a salary of £49,000 to £52,000, a 37-hour working week, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and pension.

last updated 36 week of 2026