Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay
We are seeking a Digital Learning and AI Lead to join our team at Bourne Education Trust.
The Digital Learning and AI Lead will play a pivotal role in advancing the Bourne Education Trust's digital education strategy, contributing strategic insight alongside operational support to the Head of Digital Education and AI. Whilst this is a support staff role the Digital Learning and AI Lead requires school-based, teaching leadership experience to effectively drive the successful strategic implementation and embedding of the trust-wide 1:1 iPad programme, develop and deliver comprehensive AI literacy initiatives and training for staff, students, and parents, actively support schools engaging with the Trust's 'AI in Education School Certification Framework', and support our network of school-based Digital Leaders. This role is crucial for building capacity, fostering innovation, ensuring initiatives align with school improvement priorities, and embedding effective and ethical use of technology to enhance teaching and learning across the trust and beyond.
About Bourne Education Trust
Bourne Education Trust (‘BET’) is a successful multi-academy trust madeup of twenty fourschools (plus threefurther associate schools), across primary, secondaryand specialist school phases in Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
BET's strapline 'Transforming schools; changing lives' reflects our shared commitment that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are passionate about developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform – reimagining the future of education in our schools.
Details
Position: Digital Learning and AI Lead
Contract:Permanent, full time (36 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum)
Start Date: 1 st September 2025
* Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
* Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
* Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
* Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
* Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
* Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
* Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
Key responsibilities include:
* Collaborate with the Head of Digital Education & AI, IT teams and schools’ digital leaders to manage the logistical roll out and strategic embedding of the 1:1 iPad scheme across trust schools, ensuring alignment with pedagogical goals.
* Design, develop and deliver high-quality resources and training programmes to build AI literacy among staff, students and the wider parent community, ensuring relevance to the school context.
* Assist in the coordination and operation of the 'BET Futures' group, supporting the piloting and research of emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches with a view to strategic adoption.
* Support the Head of Digital Education & AI in delivering a broader range of digital skills training across the trust, ensuring content is strategically aligned with trust priorities.
* Work closely and collaboratively with the Head of Digital Education & AI, schools’ digital leadership teams, teaching staff, IT support and other stakeholders, leveraging understanding of school structures.
Requirements include:
* Proven experience working within a school at a middle leadership level (e.g. Head of Department, Phase Leader, Subject Lead, school-based Digital Lead) with demonstrable responsibility for the strategic planning and implementation of whole-school or departmental initiatives, particularly involving digital learning or technology.
* Significant experience in planning, delivering and evaluating effective training programmes for teaching staff and, ideally, students.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders and meet deadlines.
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Experience of an iPad 1:1 programme implementation.
* Apple Teacher or Apple Professional Learning Specialist certification (or willingness to work towards).
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
* Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
* Collaborative and innovative
* Committed, engaged and professional
* Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 9th May 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
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School type
Trust
Job Posted
25/04/2025
Role
Central Team Support Role
Subject
Other
Employment type
Full Time
09/05/2025
1st September 2025
Job reference
DLAI2025
For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: DLAI2025.
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