Job Advert: Digital Champion at Fordbridge Community Primary School
Position: Digital Champion (IT Technician & Curriculum Support)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term-time only
Salary Band: Band C
Location: Fordbridge Community Primary School
Start Date: March 2026 (or as soon as possible)
Are you passionate about technology and its potential to transform education? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious primary school that values innovation and creativity? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
Fordbridge Community Primary School is committed to providing a dynamic, engaging, and inspiring learning environment for all our students. As we continue to embrace the digital age, we’re looking for an enthusiastic
Digital Champion to support both our teaching staff and students in the integration of ICT across the curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
Your Role:
As a
Digital Champion, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our school's digital offering. This exciting, varied role combines two key elements:
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ICT Curriculum Classroom Assistance:
You’ll work closely with our teachers, assisting with the delivery of ICT lessons, running a lunchtime club and supporting students with their digital learning. You’ll be instrumental in fostering a love of technology in the classroom, helping students to build their ICT skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
- Social Media Lead :
As Digital Champion, you'll lead the school's
social media presence and school newsletter showcasing our ICT initiatives and celebrating student and staff achievements. This role offers the chance to connect and inform parents and the wider community while promoting Fordbridge’s vibrant, forward-thinking environment. Join us in sharing our success!
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IT Technician Support:
You’ll provide IT technical support in the classrooms during lessons and support the IT team, ensuring that our systems and devices are running smoothly. Reporting an issue to IT support. Keeping inventory of IT devices, clearing profiles, storing of devices.
Additional Responsibilities:-
Contributing to the ICT extra-curricular offer by supporting and running after-school tech clubs or coding workshops.
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Being part of the Personal Development Team to help identify and implement new ways to integrate digital skills across the school.
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Collaborating with staff to introduce innovative digital resources that engage students in learning and prepare them for the future.
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Supporting pupils across the school with staying safe online alongside the online safety team.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking someone who is:
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Enthusiastic & Self-Motivated: A natural problem solver with a passion for technology and education.
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Knowledgeable in ICT: You’ll need a solid foundation in ICT, with at least a level 4 GCSE in Maths and English and a minimum of Level 2 in ICT (or equivalent).
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A Great Communicator: You’ll be working with both staff and students, so the ability to explain technical information clearly is essential.
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A Team Player: You’ll be working as part of a dedicated team, so collaboration and flexibility are key.
Why Join Us?
Achieving. Excellence. Together.
Professional Growth:
At Fordbridge Community Primary School, we are committed to your development. By joining our team, you will receive continuous professional development, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role. We believe in empowering our staff to reach their potential, ensuring you have the support needed to grow in your career.
Exciting Work:
This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of educational innovation. In this dynamic role, you will help shape the future of learning by integrating cutting-edge technology into the classroom and beyond. You'll be making a real impact on students' lives, inspiring them to develop essential digital skills for the future.
Friendly Team:
We pride ourselves on our positive and collaborative working environment. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside passionate educators, both within school and across our newly – formed multi academy trust, who share your dedication to providing the best for our students. We celebrate diversity, support each other, and work together to achieve our shared vision of excellence.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Further details are available by contacting Harriett Simcox
Visits to the school are welcome
Interviews: WB 9th March 2026
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