Digital Champion

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!

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.

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:

• Contributing to the ICT extra‑curricular offer by supporting and running after‑school tech clubs or coding workshops.
• Being part of the Personal Development Team to help identify and implement new ways to integrate digital skills across the school.
• Collaborating with staff to introduce innovative digital resources that engage students in learning and prepare them for the future.
• Supporting pupils across the school with staying safe online alongside the online safety team.

• Enthusiastic & Self-Motivated: A natural problem solver with a passion for technology and education.
• 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).
• A Great Communicator: You’ll be working with both staff and students, so the ability to explain technical information clearly is essential.
• A Team Player: You’ll be working as part of a dedicated team, so collaboration and flexibility are key.

Achieving. Excellence. Together.

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.

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.

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 9 March 2026