Learning Technologist

Are you eager to make an impact, joining a growing team, and an organisation that continues to expand? Do you want to work collaboratively to shape the delivery of educational digital strategy? If so, then this Learning Technologist role might be perfect for you.

Working alongside the Head of Learning Technologies, the Learning Technologist will play a key role in the delivery of all aspects of technology for learning across Leigh Academies Trust. The successful candidate will support the strategic direction of the Trust with a focus on the effective integration of technology into the classroom. This role is pivotal in the implementation and administration of the LAT Digital Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on developing and implementing the LAT Digital Strategy.
• Integrate technology into teaching and learning practices.
• Administer and manage digital learning platforms and tools.
• Conduct training and professional development for staff.
• Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies.
• Develop and distribute digital resources.
• Monitor the impact of technology on student outcomes and engagement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve educational technology issues.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in technology use across the Trust.

This is a permanent opportunity, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and 9am - 4:30pm on Fridays with a 30-minute lunch break . This is offering a salary of £29,904 - £34,516 commensurate with experience. 

Please be aware that the successful candidate must have a valid UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle, as this position will involve traveling between local sites.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st April 2024, our Trust comprises 32 geographically organised academies (16 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 20,000 students and employing 3,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.