Head of IT

Your new company This multi-academy trust, currently consisting of 12 primary schools and 4 secondary schools, has exciting growth plans for the next 5 years (increasing to circa 60 schools) and it is therefore crucial that the right individuals are appointed to ensure the continued success and growth of the trust. Based in Burnley in East Lancashire, the trust has excellent transport links and is in a beautiful area of the North West, where the trust proudly plays an integral part in fulfilling the Diocese''s vision. As a trust, their values - Faith, service, Aspiration and Collaboration - are at the heart of everything they do and as a central team, they provide a high level of support to all academies in the trust. Due to the recent and further growth planned, this is an incredibly exciting time to join the trust where you can play your own part in the success story, overall positively contributing to the education and lives of children in the area as Head of IT.Your new role Reporting to the CEO, the Head of IT will be responsible for the strategic leadership, development and management of the Trust''s IT infrastructure and service, whilst managing a high-performing team of IT specialists to ensure academies and the central team are fully supported. From a strategic perspective, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering the IT strategy, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders across the organisation, to ensure an IT ..... full job details .....