Director of IT
Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company, Birmingham, B38 8AP19 days remaining to apply
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £52,413.00 - £64,811.00 Annually (Actual)
Director of IT job summary
Director of IT - Lumen Christi Multi Academy Trust
Grade 6
Salary - £52,413 - £64,811
Contract - Permanent
Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Trust is a nine school Trust in the south of Birmingham. The Trust currently consists of one secondary and eight primary schools, and it is part of a growing Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
In partnership with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Lumen Christi Board of Directors are seeking to appoint an experienced Director or IT to join our responsive and dedicated Central team. The successful candidate will manage the provision of a high quality and effective IT service, leading, developing and implementing the Trust’s IT strategy in conjunction with the Trust’s Executive leaders.
The candidate will lead the team to deliver a quality educational provision, overseeing planning, development and day to day management of the team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Director of IT who has the ability, confidence, and talent to make a huge impact to our students’ education from day one.
Flexible working is required to support our schools.
Key responsibilities:
Managing the provision of a high quality, effective IT service.
Leading the development and implementation of the Trust’s IT strategy in conjunction with Executive Leaders.
Managing the network, IT infrastructure and telecommunications systems, cyber security requirements and related systems.
Managing the Core IT Team.
Managing the Trust’s IT budget, ensuring the best use of resources and value for money in respect of IT equipment and service contracts.
In return, you will be rewarded with:
A very generous local Government Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Personal Development and Training plans to further your career.
Please see person specification for further details. We would encourage all applicants to contact school to arrange an informal visit to the school.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Lumen Christi are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to 2 satisfactory references, one being your latest employer/Head Teacher, (which will be requested prior to interview) an enhanced DBS check and prohibition check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Please review our Safeguarding Policy Here
We are anequal opportunities employer, and determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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 Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy is a faith-filled community dedicated to outstanding education from ages 3 to 19. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we strive to make Christ known through our holistic approach to learning and our commitment to nurturing each child’s God-given potential.
Guided by the vision of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, emphasising evangelization, formation, liturgy and worship, and social outreach, we believe in the vital role of Catholic education in fostering intentional disciples within vibrant communities of faith. This journey starts within families and continues through our interconnected network of schools and parishes.
Our strategic plan for 2024-2027 focuses on five pillars:
High Quality Inclusive Education
Continuous School Improvement
Our People
Effective Finance & Operations, and
Governance & Leadership.
These pillars support our ambition to provide exceptional faith-based education, fostering personal and spiritual growth in our schools.
We invite you to join us in this mission as we journey together towards a future brightened by the light of Christ. We are committed to ensuring that every member of our community feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve excellence in all aspects of life.
Together, we light the way for generations to come.
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