Head of IT and Digital

Head of IT and Digital Learning

Our client is seeking a Head of IT and Digital Learning to join their team in the heart of London

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement digital strategy aligned with educational goals.

• Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies in teaching and learning.

• Lead digital transformation projects and technology integration.

• Promote innovation while ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and safeguarding.

• Oversee management of servers, networks, Wi-Fi, classroom tech, AV, and security systems.

• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are tested.

• Support staff in enhancing digital literacy and blended learning.

• Lead training, mentoring, and professional development on digital tools.

Leadership and Management

• Lead and develop the IT support team, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Manage IT and digital learning budgets efficiently, ensuring value and sustainability.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience leading IT operations or digital learning in educational/complex settings.

• Strong technical knowledge: networks, servers, cloud, cybersecurity, educational tech.

• Experience implementing/supporting whole-school digital learning strategy.

• Excellent leadership and communication; can explain technical concepts to non-specialists.

• Project and budget management experience.

Desirable

• Experience in independent schools.

• Experience managing Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Google Workspace.

• Familiarity with MIS (iSAMS, Arbor) and VLEs (Firefly, Google Classroom).

• Professional IT qualifications (CompTIA, MCSE, ITIL, PRINCE2).

• Teaching qualification or experience supporting teaching staff.

• Knowledge of e-safety, digital citizenship, and safeguarding online.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with operational focus.

• Confident communicator and relationship builder.

• Analytical, proactive, solution-oriented.

• High professional integrity and discretion.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.