Digital Learning Specialist

Coleg Gwent; Newport; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newport seeks a Digital Learning Specialist to foster innovative blended learning. You'll assist staff across five campuses, primarily utilizing Canvas and digital tools to enhance engagement and outcomes. The role requires a teaching qualification and basic Welsh skills, with a commitment to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Wellbeing activities

Subsidised gym access

Diverse meditation options

Qualifications

• Lecturing posts require a teaching qualification or willingness to attain one.
• Desirable to have basic Welsh language skills or willingness to train.
• Registration with the EWC may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in creating high-quality blended learning experiences.
• Enhance teaching, learning, and assessment through digital tools.
• Work across all five campuses.

Skills

Digital Learning

Canvas

AI tools

Welsh language

Education

Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE)

Job description

Overview

• Posting date: 15 September 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £44,249 - £48,159
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 02 October 2025
• Location: Crosskeys, Caerphilly, NP19 4TS
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: eTeach UK Limited
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 1506882

Summary

37 hours per week

Coleg Gwent has an exciting opportunity for an innovative and forward-thinking Digital Learning Specialist. We\'re looking for someone who is passionate about digital learning to support teaching staff in creating high-quality blended learning experiences. You\'ll work across all five campuses, supporting a wide range of subjects to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment—primarily through Canvas, emerging AI and digital tools. You\'ll have access to all the platforms and technologies you need, and you\'ll be helping staff use these tools to improve learner engagement and outcomes.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English. The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate. Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council.

Lecturing posts will require a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE) or the willingness to attain one with a specified period of time. This will be a requirement under your contract of employment and EWC registration. At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process.

Our goal is to ensure these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues, and partners. We know the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity, and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Coleg Gwent. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work. We welcome applications from those who think differently and we are flexible to cater to neurodiverse talent.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity in the College by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential. To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ+, non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from candidates who speak languages other than English and everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression in line with our Equality Opportunities policy. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are 6 Board sponsored Staff Networks (Enabled, Men\'s Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+ and Race Alliance).

What brings us together? We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that empowers our people to thrive and fosters a sense of belonging. To support the College in being a respectful community we have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) steering group. Hear our ED&I Champions talk about why they are so passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion - Link in attached document.

Your wellbeing matters. Your wellbeing is important to us. We want to ensure you are able to make the most of the opportunities and reach your full potential. From a programme of wellbeing activities throughout the year underpinned by the Headspace app for all staff which has a diverse selection of meditations that aim to fulfil both beginners and long-time meditators needs and preferences to Partners who are trained mental health champions, to subsidised gym access, we\'re determined to create an environment that supports everyone\'s mental and physical health.

To find out more, please contact Michael Fitzgerald to arrange an informal chat about the role.

Closing Date: 01/10/25

Interview Date: 14/10/25

Responsibilities

Coleg Gwent has an exciting opportunity for an innovative and forward-thinking Digital Learning Specialist. You\'ll work across all five campuses, supporting a wide range of subjects to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment—primarily through Canvas, emerging AI and digital tools. You\'ll have access to all the platforms and technologies you need, and you\'ll be helping staff use these tools to improve learner engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Lecturing posts will require a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) or the willingness to attain one within a specified period. This will be a requirement under your contract of employment and EWC registration.
• The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.
• Access to Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) may be required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process. We are an anti-racist organisation and encourage applications from minority groups and neurodiverse talent. All campuses are accessible with facilities such as prayer rooms.