Digital Learning Lead

Coastland College; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

LGPS pension

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

Coastland College is seeking a Digital Learning Lead to drive the college's digital learning strategy across Weymouth and Kingston Maurward campuses. You will champion Microsoft 365, AI integration and the use of learning technologies to enhance teaching, learning and assessment.

You will design CPD, support curriculum teams to embed technology and build a network of Digital Champions to raise staff capability and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training, coaching or CPD to staff.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and virtual learning environments.
• Up-to-date understanding of EdTech, AI and digital learning practice.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passion for improving teaching, learning and assessment through technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the college's digital learning strategy and roadmap.
• Champion best practice in the use of learning technologies, Microsoft 365 and AI.
• Design and deliver engaging CPD programmes that build staff confidence and capability.
• Support curriculum teams to embed technology into teaching, learning and assessment.
• Establish consistent digital standards across curriculum areas.
• Develop and coordinate a network of Digital Champions across the college.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and pilot innovative approaches to improve learning.
• Promote accessible, inclusive, student-centred digital learning experiences.

Skills

Training delivery

Microsoft 365

AI in education

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Copilot

Learning platforms

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming teaching and learning through technology? Do you have the vision, credibility and drive to help educators embrace digital innovation and AI in meaningful ways?

We're looking for a Digital Learning Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital learning across the college, working across both our Weymouth & Kingston Maurward campuses.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our approach to digital learning, helping staff and students make the most of technology, AI, Microsoft 365 and learning platforms to enhance teaching, learning and assessment. Working closely with curriculum teams, quality colleagues and IT & Digital, you'll ensure technology is used purposefully, consistently and effectively to improve outcomes for learners.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development of the college's digital learning strategy and roadmap.
• Champion best practice in the use of learning technologies, Microsoft 365 and AI.
• Design and deliver engaging CPD programmes that build staff confidence and capability.
• Support curriculum teams to embed technology effectively into teaching, learning and assessment.
• Establish consistent digital standards and expectations across all curriculum areas.
• Develop and coordinate a network of Digital Champions across the college.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and pilot innovative approaches that improve learning and reduce workload.
• Promote accessible, inclusive and student-centred digital learning experiences.

Measure and report on the impact of digital initiatives across the college., This is a unique opportunity to create lasting impact across the college. You'll help shape how technology and AI are used to enhance learning, improve staff capability and prepare our students for a rapidly changing digital world.

If you're excited by the opportunity to combine educational excellence with digital innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development.

You will be an enthusiastic and credible educator with a strong understanding of digital learning and educational technology. You will have experience supporting colleagues, leading change and translating technical concepts into practical educational benefits.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holiday increasing by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 5 years (30 days). Prorated to your part time hours.
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Optima Health - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders.

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever‑present and unchanging reminder of why we're here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future‑ready and prepared for today and tomorrow's world.

We're proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students.

Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?

We are Connected: Inspired by our heritage, we play a key part in a collaborative ecosystem - where everyone has a platform to grow, contribute and make an impact beyond borders.

We are Courageous: In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we embrace challenges both big and small - we have the determination to succeed, through deep‑rooted curiosity and resilience.

We are Dynamic: We embrace innovation, technology, industry advances and hands‑on learning, in everything we do - helping and challenging employers to ensure they thrive in their sector.

We are Empowering: We create opportunities for all; our staff, our students, our community, the economy and the world - opening doors and helping everyone achieve their full potential.

We are Welcoming: We celebrate diversity, ensuring a safe, inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all - a space where everyone is valued and treated with respect.

You'll Bring:

• Experience of delivering training, coaching or CPD.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and virtual learning environments.
• Up‑to‑date understanding of EdTech, AI and digital learning practice.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for improving teaching, learning and assessment through technology.
• The ability to inspire confidence, influence practice and drive adoption across diverse teams.