Head of IT

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. We are looking to appoint a Head of IT to join our school, a school of great character, to start in July 2025 or otherwise by agreement.

We seek our inaugural Head of IT to lead and develop the school’s IT function. This is an onsite, whole-school role. Reporting to the Bursar, the Head of IT is a member of the School’s operations and professional services management team. They provide visionary leadership, aligning IT solutions with academic and business needs, and ensuring excellence in customer service, governance, and compliance. The role includes ownership of IT policies, regular reporting, and representing IT at the Steering Committee, with a focus on strategic planning and innovation.

We seek applications from dynamic IT professionals with a proven track record in leadership and innovation. You will have a degree in IT or a related field, alongside expertise in IT governance, cloud platforms, and network security. Strong communication and team management skills are essential, with the ability to inspire and drive change. Certifications such as ITIL, PRINCE2, or Microsoft Azure are desirable. Experience in the education sector is a plus. If you are a visionary leader ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply and shape the future of our IT services.

We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.  To find out more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage, careers with character or email hr@exeterschool.org.uk to arrange a telephone discussion.

 The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 10 April 2025 with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 30 April 2025. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.

 Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance. 

 This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.