Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist

ACS International Schools; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist to drive technology integration in Hillingdon, starting August 2025. This role involves collaborating with educators to enhance teaching with technology, leading professional development sessions, and championing online safety. Candidates should possess a teaching qualification, a passion for educational technology, and experience in digital learning strategies. Join us to make a meaningful impact on students' educational experiences while fostering an innovative learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching or training educators.
• Strong understanding of digital learning strategies.
• Knowledge of school IT products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Enhance teaching & learning through technology integration.
• Organise and deliver professional learning workshops.
• Lead efforts in promoting online safety.

Skills

Educational technology expertise

Collaboration

Coaching and training

Digital citizenship

Education

Teaching qualification and training in educational technology

Job description

ACS International Schools are recruiting a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist to join our Hillingdon campus from August 2025.

Are you passionate about empowering educators and students through purposeful, innovative use of technology? We are seeking a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist to champion digital learning across our school, supporting transformative teaching and impactful student outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change in education through technology and to help shape a future-ready learning environment that prepares students to thrive in a digital world.

Key Responsibilities:

Enhance Teaching & Learning with Technology

• Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver tech-rich learning experiences
• Model and support the use of school-wide digital platforms and tools
• Coach educators on digital pedagogy, innovation, and classroom integration
• Pilot emerging technologies and help scale successful tools
• Support cross-curricular initiatives aligned with NEASC ACE Learning Principles

Lead Professional Learning

• Organise and deliver workshops, coaching sessions, and learning communities
• Align training with school priorities and teacher goals
• Promote best practices based on ISTE Standards for Educators and Students
• Conduct action research to support evidence-based decisions
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure effective use of technology infrastructure
• Guide teachers and students in maximising the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Communicate clearly with parents about digital learning strategies and platforms
• Support hybrid and remote learning environments/ scenarios

Champion Online Safety

• Lead school efforts in promoting safe, responsible technology use
• Represent the school in the wider Online Safety Group
• Support parents in navigating digital safety at home
• Organise awareness events and implement the school’s Online Safety Policy

You’ll work alongside:

• School Leadership, Heads of Department, and Peer Learning Leads
• IT Support & Solutions Teams
• EdTech Innovation, LMS, and Professional Learning Leads across the group

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of educational technology and digital learning strategies
• Experience in coaching or training educators
• Familiarity with ISTE Standards and instructional design principles
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams
• Passion for innovation, student engagement, and digital citizenship

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Teaching qualification, with specialised training or credentials in educational technology and/or extensive experience with educational technology integration in international school settings
• In-depth knowledge of school IT products and systems, in Microsoft, Apple and hybrid environments (certifications preferred)
• Familiarity with contemporary assistive technologies for students with special education needs
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, across a range of purposes & media
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and collegiality
• Understanding of change management and technology adoption
• Knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods, and adult learners
• Ability to coach and mentor, and deliver high-quality adult learning

Location: ACS Hillingdon, Greater London, UK

Start Date: August 2025

Duration: Permanent

*We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the advertisement once we have received a sufficient number of applications.*

Safeguarding

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.