Director of Digital Innovation
The Beacon School, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership 3 - £73,416 to £82,329
Director of Digital Innovation job summary
GLF Schools are seeking an exceptional Director of Digital Innovation to lead how technology improves outcomes, reduces workload and strengthens organisational effectiveness across the Trust. This is a pivotal role, translating emerging technologies into safe, ethical and impactful practice.
Your Opportunity
This role sits at the forefront of digital innovation across GLF, shaping how technology supports education, operations and wider organisational priorities. The successful candidate will drive a clear, evidence-informed innovation strategy, aligned to Trust priorities and sector developments.
The role will lead the identification, evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies, ensuring they deliver meaningful and measurable impact. Responsibility will include designing and leading pilots, using robust evaluation to inform decisions on scaling or stopping initiatives.
Working closely with school leaders and central teams, the successful candidate will build capability, support effective use of digital tools and ensure innovation is practical, scalable and reduces workload. Strong external partnerships and sector engagement will ensure GLF remains informed, ambitious and outward-facing. The role will also ensure all activity operates within robust governance frameworks, including data protection, safeguarding and ethical use.
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, forward-thinking leader who can bridge education and technology, turning complex ideas into clear, practical solutions that improve outcomes.
This role will be based at The Beacon School, Banstead, with Trust-wide working.
What we are looking for
- Proven experience leading digital innovation that delivers measurable impact in complex organisations
- Strong track record of moving from concept to implementation, including piloting and scaling solutions
- Ability to translate strategy, research and data into clear, practical innovation programmes
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build confidence in digital approaches
- Strong understanding of safe, ethical and compliant use of technology
- Collaborative, strategic and solutions-focused, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
Join the GLF Schools Community
GLF currently has 35 schools in the primary phase, and 8 secondary schools. Our schools span a wide area, including Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Surrey, Croydon and West Sussex.
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 children
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across Southern England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.
- Access to our highly competitive local government pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Healthcare benefits
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Salary: Leadership 3 - £73,416 to £82,329
Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Location: The Beacon School, Banstead (Surrey), with Trust-wide working.
Start date: 1st September 2026
Advert Closing Date: 14th July 2026
Interview Date: 24th July 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Beacon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1022 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Beacon School website
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust, dedicated to serving our local community. Our core purpose is to ensure exceptional student progress and well-being, and as a member of our teaching staff, you will be supported in achieving this goal. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an outstanding curriculum, working alongside our team to create engaging and innovative learning experiences. In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you'll have access to a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, allowing you to inspire students beyond the classroom.
At The Beacon School, we believe in the importance of staff well being and professional development. You'll join a strong and supportive staff body with numerous opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our school culture emphasises teamwork and camaraderie with regular staff social events fostering a sense of community.
Upon joining the Beacon School, you will:
Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff.
Teach students who want to learn.
Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty.
Have access to an excellent programme of CPD.
Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach.
Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 42 GLF Schools.
Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching.
Have recognition of previous school continuous service.
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