Role Purpose
The Head of IT provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all IT and digital services across St Leonards School.
The postholder will lead the School through a period of strategic digital development, ensuring that
technology effectively supports teaching and learning, operational efficiency, cyber security resilience and
long-term growth.
The role combines strategic planning, operational management, cyber security leadership and data
The Head of IT will ensure that IT services are robust, secure, innovative and aligned with the School’s
wider strategic objectives.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and supporting the wider Executive Team, you will:
Lead the development and delivery of the School’s IT and Digital Strategy
Drive digital transformation across teaching, learning, and administration
Oversee all IT operations, infrastructure, and service delivery
Take ownership of cyber security, risk management, and data protection (DPO)
Lead and develop a small, dedicated IT team
Manage external suppliers and third-party IT support partners
Oversee IT budgeting, procurement, and long-term investment planning
Guide the responsible and strategic use of AI technologies within the School
Key Responsibilities
Strategic IT leadership aligned with School objectives
Reliable, high-quality IT services for staff and pupils
Robust cyber security and compliance frameworks
GDPR compliance and data protection oversight
Budget management and supplier performanceSupporting digital innovation in the classroom
About You
You will be a confident and strategic IT leader with:
Significant experience in senior IT leadership roles
Strong knowledge of cyber security and risk management
Experience managing budgets and third-party suppliers
Proven leadership and team management skills
Solid understanding of GDPR and data protection
Experience in the education sector
Cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CEH)
Personal Qualities
Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability
Calm, decisive, and solutions-focused
Strong communicator across all levels
Organised with excellent governance awareness
Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Apply Now
Send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@stleonards-fife.org
A full job description is available on request.
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