L3 Apprentice Digital Learning Technologist

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.

• 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