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.
The role:
As Group Head of Educational Technology your focus will be to:
- 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
The Successful Candidate will possess:
- 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.
See full job description, here.
About Us
Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.
Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.
By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.
We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.
To Apply
On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.
We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.
