Job Description
Job Purpose
The Head of Technology and Digital Strategy is a senior leadership position responsible for leading the development and implementation of a progressive and innovative whole-school vision for digital learning, educational technology and artificial intelligence across Uppingham Hung Yen.
Reporting directly to the Headmistress, the postholder will provide strategic leadership for digital innovation across the school, ensuring that technology enhances teaching, learning, assessment, communication and operational effectiveness. Working collaboratively with school leaders, teachers and operational teams, the successful candidate will champion a culture of innovation whilst ensuring that technology is implemented thoughtfully, ethically and in ways that improve outcomes for students and staff.
As a founding leader within a growing British international school, the Head of Technology and Digital Strategy will play a significant role in establishing the digital culture, systems and practices that will underpin the school’s development from its current phase through to a full FS1–Year 13 school. This includes leading the school’s approach to artificial intelligence, digital citizenship, online safety and future-ready learning.
The role extends beyond subject leadership and includes responsibility for the strategic development of digital learning across all phases of the school. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to whole-school improvement planning, organisational development and the implementation of innovative educational practices that support the school’s long-term vision.
The postholder will also provide strategic oversight of the school’s approach to digital safeguarding, ensuring that systems, policies and practices relating to online safety, filtering, monitoring and cyber security effectively protect students and staff.
Alongside these strategic responsibilities, the postholder will teach ICT and Computing within the Senior School, initially working with students in Years 7–9 and supporting the future development of GCSE Computer Science and related qualifications as the Senior School expands.
Closing date for applications is 17:00 ICT on 30th November 2026.
Job Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Recognised teaching qualification and QTS (or equivalent).
- Evidence of relevant and ongoing professional development in technology, digital learning or leadership.
Experience
- Successful teaching experience in a secondary school setting.
- Successful experience teaching Computer Science or ICT to GCSE level.
- Experience leading digital learning initiatives.
- Experience delivering staff training and professional development.
- Strong understanding of educational technology and its impact on student learning.
- Experience driving change and innovation within an educational setting.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of educational technology and digital learning.
- Excellent knowledge of artificial intelligence and its application within education.
- Understanding of online safety and digital citizenship.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and organisational abilities.
- Ability to influence, inspire and support colleagues.
- Strategic thinking combined with strong operational delivery.
Personal Attributes
- Innovative and forward-thinking.
- Passionate about technology and education.
- Collaborative and approachable.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
- Enthusiastic about shaping the future of education.
Desirable
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, Educational Technology or a related field.
- NPQSL, NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification.
- Qualifications or certifications relating to digital learning, Microsoft technologies, computer science or artificial intelligence.
Experience
- Experience within a British international school.
- Experience leading whole-school strategic initiatives.
- Experience with AI implementation in education.
Job Benefits
- A competitive salary aligned with the Uppingham Vietnam structured pay scale.
- Comprehensive international medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.
- Full statutory social insurance contributions based on 100% of the gross salary.
- A generous housing allowance and dedicated relocation support.
- An annual return flight allowance.
- 100% tuition fee remission for up to two dependent children.