Strategic IT Lead — Education Tech & Infrastructure

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Technical certification training

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a high-achieving secondary school in Waltham Forest to appoint a dynamic Deputy Head of IT. You will shape the school's digital strategy, lead ICT infrastructure, and support learning across key stages.

Reporting to the Head of IT, you will oversee network security, cloud services, and educational software packages, while mentoring the IT team and driving strategic IT planning and procurement. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced IT support, network management, or deputy leadership in education.
• Expertise in network administration, server management, cybersecurity, and educational software.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and ability to manage complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's ICT infrastructure and software ecosystems under the Head of IT.
• Oversee second-to-third-line support, network reliability, cybersecurity, and data protection compliance.
• Drive digital teaching tools to enhance learning and streamline administrative workflows.
• Mentor, guide, and collaborate with the wider IT support team to maintain high service delivery.
• Contribute to strategic IT planning, budgeting, and procurement of future-proof resources.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Windows Server

Cloud

MIS

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a high-achieving secondary school in Waltham Forest to appoint a dynamic Deputy Head of IT. You will shape the school's digital strategy, lead ICT infrastructure, and support learning across key stages.

Reporting to the Head of IT, you will oversee network security, cloud services, and educational software packages, while mentoring the IT team and driving strategic IT planning and procurement. Immediate start available.