Trust Lead Practitioner for Digital Learning

Are you passionate about digital learning and innovation in education? Do you have the expertise to drive digital learning initiatives and enhance teaching and learning through technology?

Laidlaw Schools Trust is looking for a team of Trust Lead Practitioners for Digital Learning to drive our digital learning strategy following a 1.8million investment in EX:ED which includes a one to one iPad deployment across 11 academies.

The roles will be focusing on either primary, secondary or across all education stages starting in the new academic year September 2025.

These roles offer the opportunity to make a real impact by enhancing teaching and learning through technology, developing staff capabilities, and supporting digital transformation across our Trust.

What you will do:
Your main focus will be identifying digital learning needs and following through with implementation and support.  You will also design and deliver development and training sessions and work closely with subject leaders to integrate digital learning into curriculum planning and also teach lessons where required.

What we are looking for:
Essentially you will be Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with proven experience using digital technology to enhance teaching and learning.  You will have a strong understanding of pedagogy and curriculum development, coupled with coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills.  If you are a certified Apple Learning Coach or an Apple Distinguished Educator then that would be a bonus but is not essential.

To see the full job description and person specification for these roles please refer to the attached supporting documents.

Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to work across a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust in a supportive environment that values innovation and professional development.  This is a real opportunity to shape the future of digital learning in our Trust so if you are ready to drive change and make a lasting impact on digital education, we would love to hear from you!

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.  To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To apply please complete our online application form here: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Trust_Lead_Practitioner_for_Digital_Learning/278804

Please include in your application your preference for Primary or Secondary phase education.

If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 28 April 2025
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 6 May 2025.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity before applying, please contact Hannah Kiernan, Talent Acquisition Lead at hannah.kiernan@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.  For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.