Digital Educator
Empowers teachers to enhance learning through technology, building confidence and competence with digital tools across synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- Duration
- 12 months + 3 month EPA
Fully funded Education
Digital Leader Apprenticeship
For senior leaders developing their digital skills and a sharper understanding of how technology can be adopted to improve educational outcomes.
- Duration
- 12 months on-programme learning, plus a 3 month End Point Assessment period.
- Who it is for
- Headteachers, Senior leaders, Heads of faculty
- Funding
- Fully funded through the levy or 95% government co-investment
- Apprenticeship standard
- Digital Support Technician
Programme overview
What this programme does
Build digital confidence across your school team and empower staff to use technologies effectively and improve outcomes. This programme equips education leaders with the skills to implement technology responsibly and effectively. Apprentices learn how to support digital systems, improve communication with staff and stakeholders, and use AI to enhance, rather than replace, teaching and learning. With a strong emphasis on secure data handling, stakeholder support and reducing teacher workload, the programme helps schools build a digitally confident workforce that can adapt to emerging technologies while safeguarding educational values.
What you will learn
- How to use AI safely and effectively across different aspects of your role
- How to organise, analyse and monitor data to support digital operations and software use
- Which emerging technology options may benefit your class or school
- Automation options for workflows
- Your organisation’s digital architecture and what it means for your role and future projects
Delivery format
A blended learning approach including 10 live sessions with your cohort over 12 months, with complementary self-paced, asynchronous modules. Monthly one-to-one meetings with your coach develop your understanding of the apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), tailored to your needs. The programme is delivered through flexible off-the-job hours: 40% of that time is provided by Primary Goal through remote training sessions, one-to-one coaching, eLearning courses and work-based projects. The other 60% covers workplace activities such as attending meetings, CPD, conferences and industry events, and shadowing.
Final assessment
Assessment Method 1 is a short project write-up, based on a four-week work-based project, with a presentation and a 30 minute question and answer session. Assessment Method 2 is a professional discussion demonstrating applied knowledge and skills, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence. Successful completion leads to an industry-recognised qualification.
Support throughout
We provide ongoing support across your whole apprenticeship. You will have access to interactive modules, video tutorials and our community networks, plus regular networking events that connect learners with industry professionals. Our team is available for any queries or challenges along the way.
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