Digital Skills Coach (Teachers)

York College; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave per year

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Free gym membership at Athletic Suite

Job summary

York College is seeking a Digital Skills Coach to help teachers make confident and effective use of digital technology to enhance teaching, learning and assessment. You will work directly with teaching staff to develop their digital skills and pedagogy, providing practical training, coaching and support across Microsoft 365 tools, AI and emerging technologies.

You will help drive digital innovation across the College, exploring immersive learning, 360° content and Microsoft Learning

Qualifications

• Experience using digital technology to enhance teaching, learning and assessment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools.
• Interest in AI and emerging educational technologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Degree or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop teachers' digital skills and pedagogy through practical training and coaching.
• Provide support across Microsoft 365 tools, AI and emerging tech.
• Drive digital innovation across the College, exploring immersive learning and 360° content.
• Translate technology possibilities into practical classroom ideas for teachers.

Skills

Digital skills coaching

Microsoft 365 knowledge

AI in education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Reference: SEP20260457

Expiry date: 2026-09-14 08:00:00.000

Location: Sim Balk Lane campus

Benefits: Please visit the York College website to explore our range of benefits

Ref: 2627/012
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £30,572 - £32,586 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including:

• 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Digital Skills Coach to help our teachers make confident and effective use of digital technology to enhance teaching, learning and assessment.

In this role, you'll work directly with teaching staff to develop their digital skills and pedagogy, providing practical training, coaching and support across Microsoft 365 tools, AI and a range of emerging technologies. You'll also help drive digital innovation across the College, exploring new approaches such as immersive learning, 360° content and Microsoft Learning Accelerators, and helping teachers turn these technologies into engaging learning experiences for students.

You'll be someone who enjoys exploring what's possible with technology - but, importantly, can translate that into practical ideas that teachers can confidently use in their classrooms.

About the Person

We are looking for an individual with experience in using digital technology to enhance teaching, learning and assessment, along with a proven ability to support and train others in developing their digital skills. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools and a keen interest in AI and emerging educational technologies. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to inspire, motivate and build confidence in others. A degree or equivalent qualification is also required. If you are passionate about digital innovation and excited by the opportunity to help teachers use technology to create better learning experiences for students, we would love to hear from you.

About the College

York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Staff benefits & Important notices

You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.