Overview

Unity Schools Partnership are seeking an exceptional IT Director to shape and lead the IT strategy for our growing Multi-Academy Trust, a network of 40 plus schools committed to delivering outstanding education and transforming lives. This is a pivotal role at the intersection of education, innovation, and technology.

As a senior leader, you will:

Responsibilities

• drive the development and delivery of a trust-wide IT strategy, ensuring robust, secure, and future-proofed infrastructure that supports teaching, learning, and operational excellence
• work closely with executive leaders, school leaders, and external partners to implement an IT strategy to enhance efficiency and improve teaching and learning to ensure our digital ecosystem empowers every student and staff member
• work closely with Procurement to drive optimum value for money for IT
• be responsible for leading and managing the IT Services Function to deliver outstanding service to staff, students and the Central Team

You will bring a combination of technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills. With an excellent knowledge of the technology environment, ideally within education.

Dependant on experience an additional responsibility for GDPR and DPO (Data Protection Officer) may be included for the right candidate, but this is not a requirement. If this applies you would be responsible for leading and managing the strategic and operational delivery of data protection and privacy compliance across the trust and act as the trust’s DPO.

Qualifications

Strong leadership and strategic IT management experience; notable knowledge of the technology environment in education is preferred.

Benefits and Terms

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our pupils’ lives
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Family friendly policies
• Supportive and positive management
• Investment in your training and development
• Wellbeing and staff benefit packages
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays

About Unity Schools Partnership

Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 40 schools and growing. The trust values ethical leadership, ambition for improvement at pace, and the belief that remarkable improvements can be achieved. We encourage applications from diverse and under-represented groups.

How to apply

Please complete your application through our recruitment portal. Closing date: 9am, 26 September 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 29 September 2025.

For more information, please read the Job Description (pdf) and visit our website. If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact Sarah Garner, Interim CEO, by calling 07526 422555 or emailing sgarner@unitysp.co.uk.

Salary: £79,929 - £86,280 per annum

Location/Hours: Hybrid homeworking; 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent, to start as soon as possible

Reference: 7810

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.