Digital Vocational Tutor

Digital Vocational Tutor

Harlow College, Harlow

Job Ref No. ECC0-683S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Starting Salary: £30,325

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Job Description

Digital Vocational Tutor

Starting Salary: £30,325

Location: Harlow College

Full time

Permanent

What are we looking for?

The Digital Team is currently looking for a dynamic and driven staff member to take on the role of Digital Vocational Tutor, working closely with the rest of the team to ensure the smooth running of all provision within the Department.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a customer-facing role and should be able to work independently, solving problems with little or no support. The candidate must be willing to learn and eventually deliver all aspects of work the Digital Team is involved in. This will include the iPad rollout and rollback, supporting staff with the use of technology to enhance Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA), including iPads and VR, as well as the day-to-day running of the iHub.

They should have excellent communication skills, be a team player and be confident in sharing their expertise with staff across the college on staff development days. They should also be happy to deliver training and support to external colleges, organisations and groups.

Knowledge and experience of using technology to support teaching, learning and assessment is essential. The successful candidate will also have a passion for creating engaging digital content and will be expected to develop media content for social media, as well as internal training resources and digital content to support staff in using technology effectively.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a Teacher Training Award in Education and Training - Level 3, or an equivalent teaching qualification, or be willing to undertake the qualification. The ability and enthusiasm to develop and deliver engaging training to a range of audiences is essential.

We are keen to hear from enthusiastic individuals who are innovative, focused and passionate about the use of technology and education. We are looking for an individual who has excellent organisational skills, is self-motivated and has resilience to work in this fast-paced environment, with excellent IT skills to support the development and integration of college systems and processes within the teams.

The successful candidate will be expected to keep up to date with emerging technologies and digital trends and have the ability to identify opportunities where technology can enhance the experience of both staff and learners.

Key skills and experience

• Experience in a customer-facing role with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Extensive knowledge and experience of using technology to enhance Teaching, Learning and Assessment.


• Experience and confidence in delivering training to staff and learners.


• A Teacher Training Award in Education and Training - Level 3, equivalent teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake the qualification.


• Experience of using and supporting iPads, VR and other emerging technologies.


• Ability to create engaging media and digital content for social media.


• Experience of creating internal digital training resources and content for staff.


• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• A willingness to learn new technologies and develop expertise across all areas of the Digital Team.


• Passion for innovation, education and the effective use of technology.


• Ability to deliver training to internal and external audiences.

What we can offer

The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package. This includes a generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays, a day off for your birthday and 2 economic closures—one at Easter, one at Christmas—as well as enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For further information or a discussion about the role, please contact Dmuntean@harlow-college.ac.uk

To apply :

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Closing date for applications is: 16th September 2026

Planned Interview date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH ESSEX SCHOOLS JOBS AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and an Investors in Diversity Silver award holder, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Recruitment Team

Velizy Avenue, Harlow

Essex, CM20 3EZ

Telephone:

Email: recruitmenthc@harlow-college.ac.uk

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The Digital Team is currently looking for a dynamic and driven staff member to take on the role of Digital Vocational Tutor, working closely with the rest of the team to ensure the smooth running of all provision within the Department.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a customer-facing role and should be able to work independently, solving problems with little or no support. The candidate must be willing to learn and eventually deliver all aspects of work the Digital Team is involved in. This will include the iPad rollout and rollback, supporting staff with the use of technology to enhance Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA), including iPads and VR, as well as the day-to-day running of the iHub.

They should have excellent communication skills, be a team player and be confident in sharing their expertise with staff across the college on staff development days. They should also be happy to deliver training and support to external colleges, organisations and groups.

Knowledge and experience of using technology to support teaching, learning and assessment is essential. The successful candidate will also have a passion for creating engaging digital content and will be expected to develop media content for social media, as well as internal training resources and digital content to support staff in using technology effectively.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a Teacher Training Award in Education and Training - Level 3, or an equivalent teaching qualification, or be willing to undertake the qualification. The ability and enthusiasm to develop and deliver engaging training to a range of audiences is essential.

We are keen to hear from enthusiastic individuals who are innovative, focused and passionate about the use of technology and education. We are looking for an individual who has excellent organisational skills, is self-motivated and has resilience to work in this fast-paced environment, with excellent IT skills to support the development and integration of college systems and processes within the teams.

The successful candidate will be expected to keep up to date with emerging technologies and digital trends and have the ability to identify opportunities where technology can enhance the experience of both staff and learners.

Key skills and experience

Experience in a customer-facing role with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Extensive knowledge and experience of using technology to enhance Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
Experience and confidence in delivering training to staff and learners.
A Teacher Training Award in Education and Training - Level 3, equivalent teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake the qualification.
Experience of using and supporting iPads, VR and other emerging technologies.
Ability to create engaging media and digital content for social media.
Experience of creating internal digital training resources and content for staff.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to learn new technologies and develop expertise across all areas of the Digital Team.
Passion for innovation, education and the effective use of technology.
Ability to deliver training to internal and external audiences.

The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package including a generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays, a day off for your birthday and 2 economic closures, one at Easter, one at Christmas plus enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.