Head of IT

• Develop and lead the schools IT strategy, aligning technology investment with educational and operational priorities
• Drive cloud transformation, migrating services from legacy and on-prem infrastructure to secure, scalable cloud-based solutions
• Lead the Microsoft-first technology roadmap, embedding Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and wider Microsoft services across the organisation
• Modernise infrastructure, systems and service delivery, improving resilience, performance and user experience
• Provide strategic guidance to SLT, advising on digital innovation, cybersecurity, governance and future technology planning
• Oversee IT operations and transformation projects, ensuring robust delivery across classrooms, business systems and school-wide digital platforms
• Lead and develop the IT function, building a high-performing, customer-focused technology team

Technologies:

• Azure
• Cloud
• Microsoft 365
• Windows
• Office 365

• Proven experience in IT leadership and technology strategy development
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure modernisation and cybersecurity
• Hands-on experience with the Microsoft ecosystem (Microsoft 365, Entra, Intune, Windows Server, Windows 11)
• Experience delivering digital transformation programmes, including migration from legacy systems
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical strategy clearly to non-technical audiences
• Strong project, budget and supplier management capability
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for using technology to create meaningful organisational impact

We are WeDoData, working with a successful secondary school in South London, with around 1,100 students and 170 staff. We are seeking a Head of IT to guide and take ownership of the schools digital strategy. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a technology leader to shape the future of IT within our thriving and ambitious secondary school community. Our aim is to transition from legacy systems toward a cloud-first architecture, focusing on the adoption of the Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft 365 and Azure.