Head of IT Services
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, Not recorded, N2 0QY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 946ca3b7-a3a2-4ce5-a8b2-af799f365bd5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced IT professional looking for your next challenge in a friendly,collaborativeand supportive environment? Join Barnet Special Education Trust as our new Head of IT!
In this key role, you’ll work closely with our small Central Trust Team, overseeing all aspects of IT across our Trust. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing our IT strategy, managing resources, and ensuring that technology enables our schools to excel.
• Significant experience in IT management (ideally in education)
• Strong technical skills and up-to-date knowledge of IT systems and cyber security
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Work with a small, supportive, and collaborative Central Trust Team
• Opportunity to shape and lead the IT provision across the Trust
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Make a real difference to our special school community
Commitment to safeguarding
Barnet Special Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Are you an experienced IT professional looking for your next challenge in a friendly,collaborativeand supportive environment? Join Barnet Special Education Trust as our new Head of IT!
In this key role, you’ll work closely with our small Central Trust Team, overseeing all aspects of IT across our Trust. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing our IT strategy, managing resources, and ensuring that technology enables our schools to excel.
• Significant experience in IT management (ideally in education)
• Strong technical skills and up-to-date knowledge of IT systems and cyber security
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Work with a small, supportive, and collaborative Central Trust Team
• Opportunity to shape and lead the IT provision across the Trust
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Make a real difference to our special school community
Commitment to safeguarding
Barnet Special Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.