Director of Educational Technology

**WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**

The Director of Educational Technology will be an innovative and dynamic leader, excellent communicator, and accomplished driver of change. (S)he must be able to effectively motivate, challenge and inspire individuals in teams across the School, while identifying strengths and areas of opportunity for growth. (S)he will be expected to provide strategic leadership of the use of technology to support the School in achieving its vision and mission, while also facilitating the effective use of technology to enrich teaching and learning, through collaborative innovation. This role therefore oversees the educational development of technology and the wider support services that support this across the school.

The Director of Educational Technology will be a member of the whole school Leadership Team reporting to the Deputy Head. This is a new role in St Paul's and therefore is likely to evolve over time.

**About us**:
St. Paul’s was founded in 1926 and was the first school in South America to receive accreditation from the UK government as a British School Oversees. Fully coeducational, with about 1,000 pupils, aged from 3 to 18, it is a school with history and tradition, but which embraces innovation, contemporary values and the latest in digital learning. We are a world-class school, and an international member of HMC and IAPS, and a member of COBIS and the LAHC. We are proud of our local, national and international reputation and we constantly strive to improve the opportunities for our pupils and staff. Our recent BSO inspection judged us as a leading British School overseas, and you can download the report from our website. Our exceptional facilities place teaching and learning at the heart of the school.

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**MAIN CHALLENGES & ACCOUNTABILITIES**

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
- Ensure the school is at the cutting edge of developments in the use of technology to enhance student experiences and school operations.
- Challenge the effectiveness of processes, systems, and ways of working to develop and change practice and deliver an innovative educational provision.
- In conjunction with the Exec, School Leadership Teams, and Digital Leaders, develop, promote, and maintain a technology plan linked to strategic objectives to ensure the ongoing enhancement and integration of technology systems within the classroom and across the school.
- Stay abreast of new developments in technology by attending technology learning conferences, participating in online educational communities, reading current technology literature, and testing new hardware and software.
- Promote the use of technology in the school. Be available and/or delegate department assistance regarding the use of technology by giving constructive feedback on the teaching and delivery of the programme and services, observing, and holding informal and formal meetings, workshops, and training sessions with the staff.
- In coordination with the Assistant Heads for Learning and Teaching and Curriculum lead, optimize the use of technology toward teaching and learning across the Senior and Junior School.
- Ensure the Exec Team is informed of all new information and developments in technology and innovation.
- Identify, develop, and oversee digital tools / platforms for collecting and managing data in support of a data-informed school culture.
- Prepare feasibility studies for any new technology or innovation initiative and provide rationale against stated strategic direction.
- In coordination with Assistant Heads for Learning and Teaching / Curriculum, ensure adequate education and professional development for faculty, staff, students, and parents in the use of new educational and communication technologies.
- Establish strong partnerships with the teaching staff to develop and implement dynamic classroom projects involving technology integration.
- Ensure that the use of devices and software are in line with the school’s overall educational vision, mission, and strategic plan

EDUCATIONAL & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND EXECUTION
- Supervising the help desk team and systems to ensure high-quality and timely technical support for school personnel and pupils.
- Leverage department support in the participation, support, and promotion of school events

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and empower the IT department to implement new technologies and innovation, support learning, and develop infrastructure and systems across the school.
- Develop, manage, and supervise the current IT Team, particularly in areas of infrastructure, hardware, network, and systems, academic and operational, including daily tech support.
- Support all members of the department in fulfilling their job descriptions.
- Guarantee projects timeline and due dates driving the IT team on planning and projects execution.

FINANCIAL & COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review technology resources and be responsible for the f