Digital Learning Designer Apprentice

Salary: Actual salary £22,134.51 per annum (FTE £24,000 per annum) + £500 bonus on completion of the Apprenticeship

Hours and working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am–4.30pm (Mon-Thu) and 8.45 am–4.15pm (Fri), Term Time + 3 weeks in the school holidays (42 working weeks per year)

Duration: 21 months (in partnership with Apprentify) - further details will be discussed at interview

Start date: October/ November 2025.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for over 2000 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 13 academies and 8 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. We provide specialist education and learning support, including HR, finance, IT, therapy, and nursing services.

We’re looking for a creative and motivated Digital Learning Designer Apprentice to join our Learning and Development team at OHC&AT.

In this exciting role, you’ll help design and produce engaging digital learning materials – including videos, infographics, e-learning content, and guides – that support staff development across our Trust. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts and gain hands-on experience with digital learning design tools, AI platforms, and digital storytelling techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in digital learning design or learning and development while making a real difference in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the design and development of engaging learning materials, including videos, infographics, quizzes and guides.

• Assisting with the full video production process, from planning and scripting to filming and editing.

• Collaborating with subject matter experts to create clear, learner-friendly materials.

• Using software tools like Canva, Descript, and PowerPoint to produce digital assets, and exploring and applying AI tools to support efficient and ethical content creation.

• Uploading and managing content on learning platforms and intranet.

• Contributing to continuous improvement by gathering feedback and updating materials.

• Taking part in planning and creative discussions within the team, bringing fresh ideas and learner perspectives to content creation.

Key Requirements:

• Eligibility for a Digital Learning Designer Level 5 Apprenticeship and commitment to completing the course requirements.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.

• A strong interest in digital learning design and learning and development

• Good IT skills; ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Power point, Excel and Outlook

• Willingness to learn and use new software and technology, including AI tools.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create engaging content materials

• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate content.

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

• Strong team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues across departments.

• A friendly manner and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

• Able to adhere to OHC&AT’s Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults, Data Protection and Health and Safety Policies

• Experience with basic video editing software (e.g. Descript, Loom, Adobe Premier Rush) – Desirable

• Experience using design software to create infographics or visual learning aids (e.g. Canva) – Desirable

• Experience with using AI tools to support content creation, such as generating scripts or outlines for videos and articles – Desirable

Rewards & Benefits:

• 25 days holiday

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Employee referral scheme

• Home electronics purchase scheme

• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

• Comprehensive training and development

• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured

• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders

• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 13 academy schools and shared services team

• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family

• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Closing Date: 16th September 2025

Interview Date: 23th September 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.