IT Technical Director

Lead innovation and IT strategy in a thriving, multi-academy trust!

This learning trust is looking for an experienced and dynamic IT Director to drive technology transformation across their schools. If you’re passionate about IT in education, this is the role for you!

IT Director
Kidlington, OX5 2NT

• Full time, permanent
• £72,000 - £80,000 per annum
• Flexible working opportunities

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
 

Our client is a forward-thinking multi-academy trust with 29 primary and secondary schools, a teaching school hub, and a school-centred initial teacher training provider across Oxfordshire, Swindon, and beyond. They are committed to excellence, learning, and respectful relationships, ensuring every child receives the best possible education.

The Role

As our IT Technical Director, you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering IT services across the trust. You’ll lead a skilled IT team, support digital transformation, and ensure our schools have robust, secure, and innovative IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead IT strategy and service delivery across all RLT schools.
• Develop and implement Google Workspace for Education across the trust.
• Oversee the IT support model, ensuring a high-quality service for all schools.
• Manage IT assets, contracts, and supplier relationships.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new schools into the trust.
• Lead a collaborative and high-performing IT team.
• Ensure IT security, compliance, and disaster recovery planning.
• Support trust-wide education objectives through innovative IT solutions.

Benefits

They value their staff and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working opportunities.
• Continuous professional development and leadership training.
• A supportive and collaborative IT network across the trust.
• Opportunities to shape IT strategy in a forward-thinking educational environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on the learning experiences of thousands of students.

The Ideal Candidate

They’re looking for a strategic IT leader with a passion for education and a strong technical background. You should have experience in IT management within a multi-site organisation and a proven ability to lead digital change. About you:

• A degree in IT or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience deploying Google for Education at scale.
• Knowledge of Windows, ChromeOS, networking, and cybersecurity.
• The ability to communicate complex IT solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A full UK driving licence (travel between schools is required).

Join them and play a key role in shaping the future of IT in education!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: 5th March 2025

Interviews: WC/ 17th March

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Other suitable skills and experience include IT Director, Head of IT, IT Infrastructure Director, Senior IT Manager, Technology Director, Digital Transformation Lead, IT Strategy Lead, IT Network Manager, Systems and Infrastructure Lead, Chief Technology Officer (Education).