Deputy Director of IT
The Gorse Academies Trust, Leeds, LS27 0LZThis job expired on 9 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 1:43pm
Date listed
19 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours Per Week, All Year Round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Director 40% (SCP 1-5) £54,193 - £59,401
What skills and experience we're looking for
The GORSE Academies Trust (GORSE) are seeking an exceptional individual to join our expanding IT and Digital infrastructure team in the key strategic leadership role of Deputy Director of IT. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced IT leader to join one of the country’s most respected multi-academy trusts, playing a critical role in supporting the Director of Digital Strategy in delivering outstanding digital services across a high-performing organisation.
The Role
As Deputy Director of IT, you will work closely with the Director of Digital Strategy and the Executive Team to lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of our IT estate, infrastructure and digital transformation strategy. You will oversee IT managers across the trust, ensuring high-quality, secure and resilient services that enhance teaching, learning and operational effectiveness.
This role offers a dynamic mix of strategic planning, project leadership, team development, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for an IT executive who thrives in a values-led, team focussed organisation.
About You
We are looking for a strategic thinker and experienced digital leader with a strong technical background and a passion for educational impact. You will bring:
- Proven senior leadership experience in IT, ideally in a complex or multi academy trust environment.
- Demonstrable success in delivering large-scale IT strategies and transformation projects.
- Expertise in IT governance, cybersecurity, data compliance (incl. GDPR), and partner management.
- A collaborative, empowering leadership style and the ability to positively influence at all levels.
What the school offers its staff
- Be part of a nationally renowned high performing trust committed to transforming lives, especially those characterised by privation, through education.
- Benefit from generous CPD opportunities, from access to the apprenticeship levy, access to our digital learning platform (Pluralsight) and working alongside key strategic leaders in the education sector.
- Be a part of shaping the future of digital services across a trust that serves over 12,000+ pupils and staff.
Further information about the job
GORSE has 16 trust Establishments based in Leeds, across the 3-19 age range, including a 3-16 Alternative Provision as well as 6 mainstream primaries, 6 mainstream secondaries and two colleges. GORSE also has a thriving Teaching School Hub with a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) which is based in the centre of Leeds.
The Deputy Director of IT will play an important role across all GORSE establishments and the central team. The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting our colleagues to give all children the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice but particularly those whose lives are characterised by privation.
Within GORSE we are determined to break the stubborn link between poverty and achievement and, as Deputy Director of IT, you will work strategically with the Director of Digital Strategy to support the Executive Team and the wider Principal and Director team in achieving this mission whilst aligning fully to the GORSE values of Diligence, Integrity, Rectitude and Kindness.
If you would like to know more about our trust, please visit our website at www.tgat.org.uk
How to Apply:
If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from the GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at recruitment@tgat.org.uk, or call us on 0113 487 8888.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
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About The Gorse Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@tgat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 487 8888
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