Gareth Harle

Gareth Harle is an experienced IT professional currently serving as the Director of IT at Mercia Learning Trust since February 2022, focusing on trust-wide IT strategy, infrastructure, cyber security, procurement, and resource planning for six schools in Sheffield, UK. Prior to this role, Gareth held the position of IT Manager at John Leggott College from March 2018 to February 2022, overseeing the college's IT infrastructure and digital services. Gareth's career includes experience as Network Manager for multiple academies under the WCAT umbrella, ICT Network & Learning Director at Goole High School where a complex network was designed, and ICT Systems Manager at The Armthorpe School, where the transition from technician to senior technical support occurred. Educationally, Gareth attended The Armthorpe School from 1997 to 2004.