Head of IT

Teacheroo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier educational institution in Edinburgh seeks a Head of IT to lead and implement an effective digital strategy. This full-time role involves overseeing IT projects, managing a skilled team, and ensuring robust cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess exceptional leadership skills. Located at a reputable school, this position offers a salary of approximately £65,000 and a range of attractive perks. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the school and its digital environment.

Benefits

Reduced school fees

Pension contribution

Staff lunches

Professional learning opportunities

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies.
• Proven leadership skills in managing IT teams.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the IT strategy aligned with the school's objectives.
• Maintain and improve the network infrastructure ensuring reliability.
• Lead the IT team, manage performance and develop team skills.
• Oversee budgeting and procurement for IT resources.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Cloud-based systems

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant degree in IT or related field

Tools

Office 365

iSAMS

SOCS

My School Portal

Every HR

Job description

Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: IT
Region: Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: In the region of £65,000 – dependent upon skills and experience.
Posted: 17/12/2025
Recruiter: Teacheroo

HEAD OF IT – Full‑Time, Permanent
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm with 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. (Some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the school, and in the event of out‑of‑hours IT emergencies.)
Annual salary: In the region of £65,000 – dependent upon skills and experience.
Closing Date: 26th January 2026 at 12pm

Job Purpose

The role holder will be responsible for devising, implementing and reviewing the School’s digital strategy and for leading the IT team. The strategy will encompass a vision for systems to support the smooth running of the School and a clear view of how digital education and provision can best support the excellent forward‑thinking education provided by the School. The role holder will work closely with the Digital Education Group in developing the strategy to ensure that it delivers on this vision. The role holder will ensure that the School has first‑class, secure and reliable IT provision at all times with systems and hardware that are reliable and ensure connectivity, efficiency and effectiveness. The role will report to the Business Director and work closely with the whole Senior Leadership Team and Academic and Curriculum Leaders in ensuring strategy and systems support the educational vision for the school.

Overview of IT Systems

The school mainly uses cloud‑based systems, with Office 365 as the central productivity suite. iSAMS is used as the management information system. Other systems include SOCS, My School Portal and Every HR. Our senior years have managed 1:1 devices, with dedicated computing facilities retained for specialist areas.

Package Description

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School
• Pension contribution
• Staff lunches
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
• Death in service benefits all staff
• Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities

Main Responsibilities

Key responsibilities are grouped into the following areas:

Strategy

• Develop and implement an IT strategy which supports the school’s strategic objectives.
• Keep abreast of advances in technology and best practice relevant to schools.
• Liaise regularly with the Senior Leadership Team to provide advice, report any issues and ensure that the School makes effective use of technology.
• Understand current processes and determine business requirements.
• Implement systems which underpin learning, teaching and administration needs.
• Manage IT projects and liaise with staff, external contractors and suppliers to ensure successful implementation.
• Develop or contribute to business cases for IT initiatives.
• Manage the IT budget.

System and Infrastructure Maintenance

• Maintain and improve the network and infrastructure and develop a rolling replacement programme for hardware.
• Ensure that systems and infrastructure are robust, reliable and cost‑effective.
• Lead on cyber security and resilience, ensuring adequate controls and staff training are in place, and that the school monitors and responds to new risks as they arise.
• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Equip staff and students with appropriate devices for their needs.
• Maintain the IT/AV equipment inventory and ensure appropriate checks are performed prior to and during installation.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for managing user access.

Team Management, Customer Service & Day‑to‑Day Operations

• Lead the IT team and manage performance.
• Recruit and develop the IT team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required.
• Embed an ethos of service excellence in supporting teaching and support staff.
• Assist with resolving helpdesk queries and other IT issues/set‑up during busy periods.

Procurement

• Lead the procurement of IT hardware, software and services, data networks and telecom systems, in line with the school’s procurement policy.
• Deliver cost‑effective solutions for IT needs.

Compliance

• Update IT policies on a regular basis and ensure these are communicated to staff and students.
• Ensure IT infrastructure and policies support the school’s safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ensure GDPR legislation is adhered to by all staff and be responsible for training and monitoring.
• Ensure relevant Health & Safety procedures are followed.

The Ideal Candidate

Further information, including Person Specification, can be found in the attached Job Pack.

About the school/organisation

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications. As Edinburgh’s only all‑through independent school for girls aged 3‑18, St George’s is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged. The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride. Over 90% of our girls achieve their first‑choice post‑school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change‑makers, ready to take on the world…

Contact Details: Teacheroo
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Contact: Rachel Hastie
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