IT professional

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior IT professional to lead our IT Services department.

The Head of Technology & Digital Services provides strategic leadership of the School's technology environment, shaping how digital infrastructure, systems and services enable a high-performing, forward-thinking organisation

This is a pivotal role, responsible for delivering a secure, resilient and future-ready technology ecosystem that underpins outstanding teaching and learning, supports operational excellence, and enables innovation across the School.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Operations and academic leadership teams, the post holder will play a central role in translating educational ambition into effective, scalable and sustainable technology delivery., James Allen's Girls' School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

1. Hobbies and Interests: Please give details of any interests, hobbies or skills that you could offer for the purposes of extra-curricular activity
2. Supporting Statement: Please use this section to support your application and demonstrate your suitability for the post. Please use a maximum of 1000 words.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, with responsibility for both strategy and service delivery, with a strong technical background across infrastructure, cloud services and cybersecurity. Experience working in an educational setting would be desirable but is not essential.

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning
• A diverse benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Free onsite parking and bicycle storage
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunches, teas and coffee all year round
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
• School fee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free computer loans
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls' school in London, James Allen's Girls' School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.