Head of Technology and Digital Services, JAMES ALLENS GIRLS SCHOOL

Overview

Head of Technology and Digital Services

Permanent, Full time • 35 Hours per week • Required From June 2026

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 pivotal role is 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the School’s technology environment and digital services.
• Develop and implement IT strategy that aligns with educational goals and operational needs.
• Ensure a secure, resilient and future-ready technology ecosystem supporting teaching, learning and administration.
• Lead and manage the IT Services department and collaborate with academic and operations leaders.
• Oversee infrastructure, cloud services and cybersecurity with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Work in partnership with the Director of Operations on technology delivery and innovation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role with responsibility for strategy and service delivery.
• Strong technical background across infrastructure, cloud services and cybersecurity.
• Experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 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

About the School

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.

Our Aims

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
• To champion social awareness and sustainability
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

How to Apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the online application form via MyNewTerm. CVs and covering letters sent via email will not be accepted. For further information please telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.

Closing and Interview Dates

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 27 April 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 4 May 2026

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.

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