ABOUT ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST

Astrea Academy Trust is a values-driven organisation committed to educational excellence, inclusion, and innovation. With a growing network of academies across South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive—regardless of background. Our core values—Scholarship, Curiosity, and Tenacity—guide everything we do.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of IT to lead the Trust’s digital strategy and IT operations. This is a pivotal leadership role that will shape and deliver a future-ready infrastructure to support outstanding teaching, learning, and operational efficiency across our schools and central team.

• Lead the development and implementation of a Trust-wide digital and IT strategy.
• Establish a culture of accountability and service excellence through SLAs and KPIs.
• Position IT as a strategic enabler across all functions.
• Develop and empower the IT team through targeted professional development.
• Design and implement robust cyber and data security frameworks.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation across the Trust.