Head of IT

Overview

Lead Digital Strategy Across a Growing Catholic Trust. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (KCSP) is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Head of IT to provide strategic and operational leadership for IT, digital infrastructure, and cyber security across our Trust of 32 Catholic schools (and growing). This is a senior leadership role with real influence, collaborating closely with the Executive Team, Headteachers, and Business Managers to shape a secure, modern, and resilient digital environment that supports teaching, learning and operational excellence.

The Role

• Lead the development and delivery of a Trust‑wide IT and digital strategy, aligned to school improvement and future growth.
• Drive standardisation and transformation of systems, infrastructure, and support models across multiple sites.
• Provide expert leadership on cyber security, safeguarding systems, GDPR and risk management.
• Improve the consistency, quality, and responsiveness of IT services for staff and pupils.
• Ensure value for money, strong financial oversight, and effective supplier management.
• Build and lead high‑performing IT teams and foster collaboration across the Trust.
• Report clearly and confidently to the Executive Team and Board.

You will play a key role in supporting our school rebuilding programme and preparing the Trust for planned growth to 41 schools.

About You

You will be a credible senior IT leader with:

• Proven experience leading IT services in a complex, multi‑site organisation
• A strong track record of standardising systems and delivering digital transformation at scale.
• Deep understanding of cyber security, compliance, and risk
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear strategic advice.
• A values‑led approach and sympathy with the Catholic mission of the Trust.

Why Join KCSP?

• The opportunity to shape digital strategy across a large and growing Trust.
• A role with genuine strategic influence and Board‑level engagement
• A supportive, mission‑driven organisation rooted in collaboration and service, and dedicated to providing continuous professional development for all colleagues.
• Competitive salary and long‑term professional opportunity.

Application

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 18 May 2026. Interviews: weeks commencing 18 May and 1 June 2026. Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Please send your letter of application and related application documents directly to Chris Knell, Chief Financial Officer c/o: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Your supporting statement should be limited to 2,000 words max.