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Learning Technologist - Full-time

Leigh Academies Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F63-233-S
  • Posted:01/08/2024
  • Pay:£29,904 - £34,516 per annum
  • Start Date:August 2024
  • App Close Date:19/08/2024 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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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. 

 

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.

Information about the trust

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.

In addition to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all of our children, aged from 2 months to 19 years, and their families, we are proud to provide many opportunities for lifelong learning. These are delivered through the organisations under our umbrella: Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub, LAT Apprenticeships and Kent and Medway Training (KMT), which delivers routes into teaching.

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. 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 to discriminate on any grounds.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Holly Neve
  • Address:LAT Head Office,
    Carnation Road,
    Rochester,
    Kent,
    ME2 2SX
  • Telephone: 01634 412240
  • Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.