Head of IT

CAPTION: Job details

Overview

• Posting date: 08 October 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 13 October 2025
• Location: Southend-On-Sea, Not recorded, SS3 9NP
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 3138d2f0-70f6-4ab2-941b-daf8cd77a51c

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The CEO of SECAT and Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School are seeking to appoint a committed and innovative Head of IT for a January 2026 start. Applicants must be able to articulate a vision for the development of the department, demonstrate outstanding teaching ability and be committed to raising standards of achievement.

What the school offers its staff

Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained.

Our seven-year curriculum offer is diverse, rich and delivered by dedicated, skilled and highly qualified practitioners to ensure every child has the best opportunities for success and happiness. Our children have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities; sport, drama and music play a central part of our offer, as well as a wide-ranging variety of clubs and activities across the school.

Supported by a strong, committed pastoral and support team, our young people are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience for their lives beyond Shoeburyness High School.

We 'Expect Excellence' in all aspects of our school and this is our guiding principle to ensure that our school community thrives.

We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery.

Commitment to safeguarding

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.