Head of IT — Strategic School Tech Leader (Edinburgh)

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

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.