Head Of IT And Digital

Clear IT Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of IT and Digital Learning for an educational institute in London. The successful candidate will lead digital strategies, manage IT operations, and promote digital literacy among staff. Essential qualifications include leadership experience in IT, strong technical knowledge in educational technology, and project management skills. The role offers an opportunity to transform educational technology and improve learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading IT operations or digital learning.
• Strong technical knowledge: networks, servers, cloud, cybersecurity.
• Experience implementing whole-school digital learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital strategies aligned with educational goals.
• Lead training and mentoring on digital tools.
• Manage IT and digital learning budgets efficiently.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Technical knowledge in networks

Project management

Education

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

Teaching qualification or experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Head of IT and Digital Learning

My client, an educational institute based in Marylebone, are looking for a Head of IT and Digital Learning.

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.

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