Apprentice Digital Learning Technologist

           “Could you be a Digital Champion for the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?”

The Bedford College Group seeks a confident and talented individual to join the journey as a Digital Champion.  This exciting opportunity will see you join the college at the beginning of their journey as they embed technology and evangelising the use of educational technology.  The successful candidate will be embarking on a Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship programme with Primary Goal as the training provider.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a Multi-Academy Trust's transformational IT journey.

Job Role:
 

• · To support the Digital Experience Team in enhancing the use of digital technologies

within the educational environment.

• · The apprentice will gain hands-on experience and develop skills in digital learning

technologies.

• · Supporting staff and engaging learners with innovative tools.
• · Assist in the development and implementation of digital learning resources.
• · Provide technical support and training to staff and students on digital tools.
• · Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of digital learning initiatives.

Main Duties:

Department Specific Responsibilities

1. Be the Digital Enthusiast: Maintain a visible presence across the college, adopting a

proactive approach to engage with students, faculty, and staff. Ensure that AI-infused

technology is running seamlessly, creating an environment where innovation thrives.

2. Student-Driven Innovation: Collaborate with a group of passionate students to

establish and support tech-related extracurricular clubs. Encourage creativity and

exploration, sparking the next generation of tech innovators.

3. Innovate Teaching and Learning: Support spearheading the integration of

technology across the curriculum. Helping the Learning Coaches transform classrooms

into dynamic spaces where digital tools enhance the learning process, making

education more engaging and effective.

4. Personalised Learning Experiences: Explore AI-driven tools and solutions to provide

students with tailored learning paths, predictive analytics, and adaptive resources.

5. Drive Technological Transformation: Audit the college’s existing technological

infrastructure and champion the adoption of new and existing technologies.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure they are equipped with the latest tools and

resources to enhance their teaching methods.

6. Bridge the Gap: Act as a crucial link between technical support services and the

college’s academic team. Facilitate seamless communication, helping ensure that

technology-related issues are promptly addressed, and resources are optimised.

7. Foster Digital Skills: Develop a comprehensive action plan to improve the digital skills

of both staff and students. Identify areas for growth and create programs that empower

learners to thrive in the digital age.

8. Digital Visibility: Plan, implement, and maintain a captivating digital presence for the college. Utilise AI-driven content creation and promotion strategies to attract and engage both current and prospective students. 9. Technical Support: Collaborate with vendor support contacts to resolve technical challenges related to desktop computing equipment and software, with a focus on AI-driven troubleshooting and solutions. 10. Personalised Guidance: Offer 1:1 assistance and guidance to students and staff on desktop applications, including AI-powered tools for maximising Teaching, Learning and Assessment in the classroom.

General Group Wide Responsibilities

1. Team Participation: Actively participate in team meetings and share best practices.

2. Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and development

opportunities.

3. Organizational Involvement: Attend relevant meetings and training sessions.

4. Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out in line with organizational policies and

procedures.

Statutory Duties:

· SAFEGUARDING – To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of

children, young people and vulnerable adults and for raising any concerns in line with

TBCG policy and procedure

· EQUALITY & DIVERSITY – To be responsible for promoting equality & diversity in line

with TBCG policy and procedure

· HEALTH & SAFETY – To be responsible for following health & safety requirements in line

with TBCG policy and procedure

· TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT – To participate proactively in training & development

including any required qualification development

Your training will be provided by Primary Goal, an award-winning training provider specialising in the digital industries.

As part of this opportunity, you will:

• Audit the school's current use of education technology
• Promote the use of new and existing technologies and supporting staff with this
• Act as a conduit between technical support services and the wider staff team
• Identify an action plan for wider staff and pupil digital skills development
• Identify and support the development of a tech-related lunchtime or after school club with a group of children
• Develop the school’s use of technology to facilitate teaching and learning across the curriculum and / or within computing as a subject
• Establish and implement the use of online collaborative tools for organisational and curriculum delivery
• Investigate the use of data in an education context
• Support the school to maintain a positive and professional online reputation
• Plan, implement and maintain an element of the school’s organisational digital presence

As a Primary Goal apprentice, you will have access to:

• Comprehensive pre-apprenticeship induction programme (including health and safety and technical specifics)
• Level 3 Digital Support Technician apprenticeship standard with 15 half-day training sessions
• e-learning training materials
• Specialist vendor and technical certificates
• Access to practice labs to develop technical competency
• Knowledge Base
• Monthly assessor visits and competency checks
• Support desk (technical and pastoral)
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills and Key Skills development
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities module

Being part of the Primary Goal community will give apprentices access to a range of other apprentices (with varying levels of experience) who can share good practice and offer suggestions and support. Our apprentices love being able to help each other!

Apprentices will have access to specialist industry partners for technology on hand to provide advice and support, access to resources and themed training days.

The Primary Goal portal is an online dashboard that will provide apprentices with a knowledge base to access information and technical guidance, as well as links to the helpdesk to speak to technicians who can give real-time advice and support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Works independently and takes responsibility maintains productive and professional working environment with secure working practices
• Has a passion for new and emerging technologies to improve learning
• Uses their own initiative when implementing digital technologies and when finding solutions
• Is resilient and positive mental attitude when dealing with difficult situations
• Maintains thorough and organised approach to work when working with digital technologies and prioritising as appropriate

Vacancy Location:
Tresham College - NN15 6ER

Qualifications:
We require someone who is educated to GCSE standard English and Maths grade 4 (or above), or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. 

Hours: 
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed. 37 hours per week. 

Hourly rate:
National living wage based on age.

Duration:
18 months

Future Prospects:
This is a great opportunity for you to develop skills that will be perfect for a career in technology.

Disability Confident: Primary Goal is committed to being a Disability Confident Training Provider, and as such will make reasonable adjustments required for interview. Please discuss any requirements which you may have with the Recruitment Team.

PLEASE NOTE:

We will require a copy of your CV. When completing your CV, please consider the job description and the role you are applying for.