Job Title:

Learning Technologist

Contract type:

Temporary 3-month contract with the possibility of extension

Responsible to:

Head of IT Services

Reporting to:

Digital Learning Developer

Job Purpose: The post holder will be responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting new/current online curriculum systems as well as to identify, develop and implement online content to support and enhance the student learning experience. In addition, the role will involve providing support, guidance and training to staff in the development of technology supported learning.

Location: The post location will be the Dungannon Campus. Due to the nature of work within the College, it is anticipated that travel to all campus sites may be required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. TosupportandmaintainSouthWestCollegesLearningManagementSystem (LMS) and provide day-to-day maintenance of the LMS by ensuring quality procedures and processes are developed and implemented;
2. TomonitorandaudittheLMSandgeneratereportsofactivity;
3. ToworkwithallSouthWestCollegeteamstoensureintegrationbetween College systems which will enhance the student learning experience;
4. ToliaisewithITServicesmanagersandsupervisorstoensurethattechnical capability keeps pace with the teaching and learning needs of the College;
5. Tomaintainanddeveloponlinecurriculumsystemse.g.e-Portfolio;
6. Toprovidesupportasnecessaryregardingnewonlinesystems,resources, services and initiatives;
7. Totrainstafftousecurriculumtrackingsystemstogeneratelearnerdata,as well as reporting services for curriculum and management information;
8. To assist in the design, delivery and maintenance of learning content in the College;
9. Tofacilitateaccesstoexpertise,servicesandresourcesrelatingtodigital learning;
10. Keepup-to-datewithnationalandinternationaltrendsindigitallearningto identify relevant and emerging technologies;
11. Toassistinthedesignanddevelopmentoflearningmodules/resourcesfora rangeofneeds,includinginduction,continualprofessionaldevelopment,and relevant training programmes for staff;
12. To advise and assist with digital learning, through workshops, one-to-one consultationsandonlinewebinarswhichsuitstheneedsofstaffacrossthe college;
13. To provide staff training programmes for to maximise opportunities for Learning development within Colleges programmes of study;
14. ToscopeandmakerecommendationsfornewITtools/softwarewhichcould be integrated effectively into the curriculum;
15. Toassistinthedevelopmentofguidance,supportproceduresandprocesses;
16. ToassistintheeffectivedeliveryofITServicesoperationalplans;
17. Toreviewtherangeofonlinematerialsavailabletodeterminethebest fitnessforpurposeandvalueformoneyfromwhatisavailableonthe market;

Monitoring and Review

1. To collate qualitative and quantitative information for College Management andexternal agencies;
2. Toattendinternalandexternalmeetingsasrequired;
3. To liaise with internal and external audit, providing information as required;

General Duties

The post holder is expected:

• TopromoteandraisetheprofileoftheCollegeandtheservicesitprovidestothe local business and civic community;
• TopromoteandactivelycontributetotheCollegesvision,missionandvalues.
• To ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements and legislation in accordance with College policies and procedures;
• TocomplywithandactivelypromoteCollegepoliciesandproceduresonall aspects of equality;
• TocontributetoCollegequalityassurancesystems;
• AtalltimestoobserveallinternalCollegepoliciesandprocedures;
• Toactinstandbysupportofgeneraladministrationasrequirede.g.Cover; evenings; registrations; receive callers;
• To take responsibility for the receipt, safe handling and recording of monies as directed;

This job description is not prescriptive and the post holder may be expected to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by the Principal & Chief Executive or her nominated officer(s).

EssentialCriteria

EssentialCriteria-vitalrequirementsforthe postholder

Qualifications& Experience

• A Level 6 qualification in Information Technology,ComputerScience,Multimediaor equivalent qualification with a substantial number of modules in IT.

and

1yearsrecentexperienceofdeliveringIT training programmes for a range ofusers

OR

• A Level 5 qualification in Information Technology,ComputerScience,Multimediaor equivalent qualification with a substantial number of modules in IT.

and

2 years recent experience of delivering IT training programmes for a range of users

• GCSEEnglishandMaths(GradeACorequivalent).
• Familiaritywithdigitalcontentcreationtools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Camtasia).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively.

General

Have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post.

All terms and conditions of employment for this post are those as laid down by the Association of NI Colleges non-teaching negotiating committee and are drawn from the conditions of service of the NJC for local authorities staff.

Salary: Band4Point8 18(£25,992 £30,559prorata)

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours of work: 21hoursperweek(WednesdaytoFriday)

Location: Our campuses are located in Dungannon, Cookstown, Omagh and Enniskillen.The post location will be the Dungannon Campus.Due to the nature of work within theCollege,itisanticipatedthattraveltoallcampussites may be required.

Holiday Entitlement: 12publicholidaysplus23daysrisingto30daysafter5

yearscontinuousservice

Pension: The post-holder will automatically be enrolled in the NILGOSC pension scheme which offers a range of benefits commensurate with public sector pension schemes.

Other benefits: ComprehensiveEmployeeAssistanceProgramme,Staff

WellbeingProgramme,CycletoWorkandTechSchemes; Benenden Healthcare, Occupational maternity, paternity and adoption leave, carers leave, flexible working, hybrid working if applicable, training and development.

This post is regarded as a regulated position under The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

SouthWestCollegeisanequalopportunityemployer

As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities.