The Director of Technology is a member of the K-12 senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Head of School and providing strategic leadership for the planning, governance, and coordination of technology, library, information literacy/research, media, artificial intelligence, data protection, and digital systems across the School. The role includes oversight of digital strategy, school-wide academic and operational systems, cybersecurity, communications infrastructure, and organizational technology operations.

The Director of Technology collaborates with members of the senior leadership team, the Director of Teaching and Learning, and Principals to develop coordinated digital strategy and governance frameworks aligned with curricular innovation, AI integration, effective teaching and learning practices, data-informed decision making, and responsible technology use. As an instructional and strategic leader, the Director of Technology fosters a collaborative professional culture that advances innovation, ethical digital practice, and high-quality teaching and learning.

The Director of Technology manages the Technology, Information Literacy, and Media (TILM) department. This role manages an IT Manager, Network & Data Integration Manager, and Systems Administrator. Additionally, the Director of Technology works closely with divisional technology coordinators, divisional librarians, data and technology support specialists, library support staff, all of whom support the growth and development of technology. Media Services has a A/V Producrion Coordinator and a School Center Manager. For academics, ASL primarily uses Apple Macintosh computer systems, with iPads in Grades K to 3 and 1:1 MacBooks in Grades 4-12.

Essential qualifications/experience

• Technological leadership experience in a school setting
• Substantive teaching experience in a technology/library/media program 
• Substantive experience in best practices for curriculum development and teaching 
• A commitment to student learning and experience implementing effective strategies and programs ?
• Ability to assimilate and communicate complex information succinctly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills that inspire trust, confidence and credibility with all constituencies
• Knowledge and experience in effective teacher supervision, evaluation, and mentoring
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development, demonstrated by appropriate professional memberships, conference attendance, and presentations
• Strong leadership, project management, decision making, and a commitment to collaboration
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and promoting ethical and thoughtful uses of technology

Desirable qualifications/experience

• Previous experience as a Director of Technology in a similar institution in a diverse setting

About The American School in London

The American School in London is a non-profit, independent, Kindergarten-Grade 12 school offering an American curriculum in an international setting, with a student body of 1,350 representing over 50 nationalities. Our outstanding faculty fosters intellectual rigor and independent thinking. The School’s location in central London further enhances the educational experience.

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