Digital Learning Lead

Bridge Academy Trust, Chelmsford, CM2 9DZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Fixed term (2 years)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 years
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £36,363 - £39,153 per annum
• Pay scale: Scale 8, Points 25 – 28

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an innovative Digital Learning Lead to drive digital learning, EdTech, and AI-enhanced practice across our Trust. You will empower staff and students to use technology confidently and effectively to improve teaching, learning, assessment, accessibility, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Trust’s digital learning strategy
• Support staff to embed technology and AI in practice
• Promote effective and inclusive use of EdTech
• Work with leaders to ensure consistent implementation

About You:

• Passionate about technology and AI in education
• Experienced in digital learning or EdTech
• Strong communicator who can support and inspire others
• Strategic, proactive, and collaborative

Please note: This is not a teaching role and not an IT technician role, but a strategic role focused on enhancing education through technology.

Please review the Job Description Person Specification to understand more about the roles. CVs are not accepted.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Digital Learning Lead - Job Description Person Specification.pdf - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridge Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Bridge Academy Trust website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-academy-trust

Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

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