Group Head Of Educational Technology

School:
Group Central Support United Kingdom Office

Group Head of Educational Technology

Location:

London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office).

Nord Anglia Education – the world’s leading private school’s organisation is recruiting a Group Head of Educational Technology
. You will be joining the Education team in our London HQ .

London is our global headquarters where 200 colleagues across Finance, Risk, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 80+ schools in 30+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

In the role of Group Head of Education Technology
, you will be responsible for supporting and enabling the best-in-class educational technology across our schools.

• Develop and implement a scalable, future-focused education technology vision and strategy that aligns with global objectives while addressing local requirements.
• Drive innovation in EdTech, leveraging emerging technologies to deliver measurable benefits across the organisation.
• Support the Digital Lab’s agenda collaborating, exploring and piloting emerging technologies such as AI and VR.
• Embed a culture of responsible digital innovation across schools and lead ethical discussions and frameworks around data use, AI, and digital wellbeing.
• Work with the Group Head of Safeguarding to lead online safety initiatives and support the integration of digital safeguarding into the wider school culture
• Act as a strategic bridge between senior school leaders, teaching staff, IT, families, and community stakeholders
• Strategic oversight and alignment – Provide high-level direction to ensure innovation projects, digital platform strategies, and emerging technology pilots align with the overall EdTech vision and organisational objectives.
• Oversee the GCS Education Team Edtech Opex budget, procurement, and vendor relationships and partnerships that leverage NAE’s scale to ensure value for money and sustainability in digital investments across schools.
• Impact measurement and continuous improvement – Define success metrics and oversee the evaluation of EdTech implementations, ensuring data-driven decision-making and iterative improvements to maximise ROI and educational outcomes.
• Drive policies with GCS IT Partners and Legal and Compliance Partners that ensure equitable digital access and support for all students

• Substantial experience in a K–12 education leadership role (e.g. senior leader, curriculum or digital lead)
• Deep understanding of pedagogy, school culture, and safeguarding in primary and secondary settings
• Proven ability to lead EdTech implementations across multiple schools
• Skilled in staff development, stakeholder engagement, and leading change in school communities
• Familiarity with curriculum frameworks and school inspection requirements (in multiple jurisdictions)
• An innovative leader with expertise in educational technology, digital transformation, and faculty development, with direct hands-on experience in classroom teaching and school-based leadership.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of aligning global objectives with local needs and securing buy-in across diverse regions.
• Proven experience in defining and implementing technology strategies at scale within education.
• Extensive experience working in a global or multinational organisation, with an understanding of the complexities of diverse cultural and regional contexts.
• Strong experience in technology leadership which ensures that technology enhances teaching and learning, supports digital literacy, and aligns with our mission and vision.
• Passionate about technology and education, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and collaborative, with a talent for navigating complex, multicultural and multi-lingual organisations.

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