P strong Job Advertisement: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Head of IT /strong /p p strong Salary: /strong Competitive, dependent on experience /p p strong Contract: /strong Full-time, Permanent /p p Are you an experienced IT leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of technology in one of the UK's leading independent schools? We are seeking a dynamic strong Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Head of IT /strong to drive our digital strategy, oversee critical IT operations, and lead a dedicated team in delivering cutting-edge, secure, and user-friendly technology solutions. /p p strong About the Role /strong /p p As the strong CTO / Head of IT /strong, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation, and security of all IT services within the school. You will play a key role in ensuring that IT infrastructure supports both academic excellence and operational efficiency. /p p strong Key Responsibilities: /strong /p ul li Develop and implement a long-term IT strategy aligned with the school's educational and operational goals. /li li Manage IT budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost efficiency and innovation. /li li Oversee IT systems development, ensuring seamless integration and support for academic and administrative functions. /li li Ensure data security, cyber resilience, and compliance with safeguarding and data protection regulations. /li li Maintain high-performance network, server, storage, and email systems to support the school's needs. /li li Lead and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. /li li Oversee IT helpdesk services to ensure a first-class user experience for staff and students. /li li Manage relationships with external IT service providers and ensure the effective delivery of outsourced IT functions. /li li Support the school's digital learning initiatives and contribute to co-curricular programmes where relevant. /li /ul p strong Skills and Experience Required: /strong /p ul li Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally within an educational or complex organisational environment. /li li Strong strategic vision with the ability to align IT services with institutional objectives. /li li Expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and network management. /li li Excellent project management skills with experience leading large-scale IT implementations. /li li Strong understanding of safeguarding and data protection in an educational setting. /li li Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. /li /ul p This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the digital evolution of a prestigious independent school. If you have the vision, expertise, and leadership skills to drive technology forward in a world-class educational environment, we would love to hear from you. /p h3 Seniority level /h3 p Director /p h3 Employment type /h3 p Full-time /p h3 Job function /h3 p Information Technology /p h3 Industries /h3 p Education /p
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