Salary: £49,000 - 52,000 per year Requirements: 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 Responsibilities: 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 More: 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. last updated 19 week of 2026