VP of Engineering

Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK •

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 06:00

Job Title: VP of Engineering

Department: Technology

Location: Sheffield or Talbot Green

Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Salary: Up to £165,000 per annum

At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children.

With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years.

Role overview

Reporting to the CTO, the VP of Engineering leads the engineering department, defining technical strategy, scaling teams, and ensuring high-quality product delivery. Successful candidates will have a pragmatic approach to delivering value at pace and be able to bring stakeholders along on the journey. Additionally, the VP of Engineering will need to be a self-starter and self-learner, able to keep abreast of technology developments and opportunities.

Key responsibilities include recruiting, mentoring, optimizing development processes, and aligning technical roadmaps with business goals.

This leadership role requires 10+ years of experience, including management, to balance technical leadership with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy & Vision: Defining and communicating the long-term technical roadmap, selecting technology stacks, and ensuring scalable system architecture.
• Team Leadership & Talent Management : Hiring, mentoring, and managing engineering managers and teams, fostering a high-performing culture.
• Execution & Delivery: Overseeing product development and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality, secure solutions. Ensuring teams assigned to technical support activities deliver outcomes on time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Product, Design, Sales, and Finance to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Process Improvement: Implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies and automating processes to improve productivity.

What will you need to succeed?

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience, typically with 5+ years in senior leadership or management roles.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage large, globally distributed teams, with strong mentorship skills.
• Technical Expertise: Very strong background in software development and architectural design with a polyglot environment. Good knowledge of Cloud architectures and design patterns.
• Communication: Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Common Performance Metrics

• Engineering efficiency (velocity, cycle time).
• Product quality (defect rate, uptime).
• Team retention and growth.

What do you get in return?

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30
• State of the art offices
• Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World
• Free eye care cover
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EAP (Employee assistance programme)
• Quarterly Tes Socials
• Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu

Who are Tes?

Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on.

Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools.

By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide.

Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment.

With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: .

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