Posted on Thu Jul 2026
Head of IT
South London
£49,000 – £52,000 + 37 hours per week + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension
Excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Manager, Head of IT or Network Manager to join a well-established school in a newly created leadership position where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the long-term IT strategy and play a key role in the organisation’s digital transformation.
This organisation is a successful and growing school with a strong reputation and a collaborative culture. Following recent leadership changes, they are investing in the future of their technology function and are looking for someone who can bring strategic direction whilst remaining hands-on when required.
Reporting directly into the Senior Leadership Team, you will take ownership of the school’s IT services, infrastructure and digital roadmap. Working across the organisation, you’ll lead technology projects, oversee cyber security and compliance, support the continued adoption of Microsoft 365, and help drive innovation across teaching and operational departments.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading an IT function within an education environment or similar organisation. You’ll have a strong infrastructure background, experience developing IT strategy and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where you can genuinely influence the future direction of IT whilst enjoying a varied leadership role with real autonomy.
The Role:
* Lead the school’s IT function, infrastructure and digital strategy
* Deliver technology projects, manage cyber security, compliance and Microsoft 365 adoption
* Manage suppliers, budgets and IT services whilst supporting senior leadership with long-term technology planning
* Full-time onsite role, Monday-Friday
The Person:
* 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
With more than six years of experience in IT and technology recruitment, Ben takes a consultative approach to connecting organisations with exceptional talent. By understanding the ambitions and objectives of both clients and candidates, he focuses on creating long-term matches that drive success as well as long lasting relationships.
