Education ICT Operations & Strategy Lead

The De Curci Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The De Curci Trust is seeking a Trust ICT Operations Manager to oversee the ICT estate across the Trust, maintaining secure, reliable systems that support teaching and admin functions.

You will collaborate with School Network Managers, line manage IT support staff, and drive ICT strategy and capital projects, including shaping the 2027 secondary school rebuild. The Trust supports CPD and safeguarding with enhanced DBS checks prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ICT estate across the Trust, ensuring safe, secure and reliable systems that support teaching and administration.
• Line manage and support the IT staff and School Network Managers, guiding professional deployment of the ICT team.
• Lead ICT strategic planning with senior leadership to align infrastructure with school needs and capital projects.

Job description

The De Curci Trust is seeking a Trust ICT Operations Manager to oversee the ICT estate across the Trust, maintaining secure, reliable systems that support teaching and admin functions.

You will collaborate with School Network Managers, line manage IT support staff, and drive ICT strategy and capital projects, including shaping the 2027 secondary school rebuild. The Trust supports CPD and safeguarding with enhanced DBS checks prior to employment.