Location: Winterbourne Academy
Post: Trust Director of IT
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Pay Scale: L11 £66,367
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
The role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Olympus as Director of IT.
The Director of IT will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to deliver the Trust’s vision and strategic priorities by ensuring that digital and technology services are secure, reliable, and aligned to educational outcomes.
The Trust is going through an exciting period of change with a new school opening on 1st September 2026 which will be the Trust’s first school in a fully Microsoft environment. The Director of IT be instrumental in developing a trust-wide digital strategy to support teachers and other members of staff to enhance their skills with new digital technology making a real difference to young people in their education and future lives.
They will lead the management, development, performance and continuous improvement of the Trust’s Information Technology services, delivering high quality, trusted and efficient services to students, staff, parents and other stakeholders.
This role is critical in ensuring that Olympus continues its journey by ensuring that technology supports all Trust stakeholders and supports the Trust to grow from strength to strength.
For more information please see the job description.
If you feel you have the skills and experience needed to become Director of IT then please click and apply today.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible and Family Friendly policies
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 9:00 am
Date of Interviews: To be confirmed
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.
Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.
The Olympus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process, we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.