James C.

Senior Digital Leader | Leading Strategic Innovation and Transformation in Education

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

About

With a background in software development and senior leadership across schools and multi academy trusts, I work at the intersection of technology, education, and organisational change. My experience spans digital strategy, curriculum leadership and system transformation, always with a focus on improving outcomes and opportunities for learners. I have led initiatives that modernised infrastructure, strengthened the use of data, and supported teachers through sustained professional development to use technology with confidence and purpose. I believe digitally confident staff are essential to developing digitally confident students. Across both trust wide and school based roles, I focus on building computational thinking, widening participation, and ensuring equitable access to future facing skills. I am passionate about helping trusts and schools use technology thoughtfully, creating cultures where innovation supports real student impact and where both staff and learners are equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world

Experience

  • Head of Information Technology at SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Director of Digital at HISP Multi-Academy Trust
    Aug 2021 - Dec 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Assessment Specialist at Cambridge OCR
    Jul 2016 - Aug 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Head of Information Technology at Frensham Heights School
    Jan 2016 - Aug 2021 · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Master Teacher and Hub Leader at Computing At School
    Sep 2014 - Aug 2021 · 7 yrs