Digital Learning Specialist

Coleg Gwent; Trinant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Wales is seeking a passionate individual to support teaching staff in creating high-quality blended learning experiences across five campuses. The ideal candidate will help enhance teaching through digital tools, such as Canvas and emerging AI. A teaching qualification is required, and proficiency in Welsh is desirable. This role promotes equality, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Wellbeing activities

Subsidised gym access

Access to mental health champions

Qualifications

• A teaching qualification or willingness to attain one.
• Basic proficiency in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in creating blended learning experiences.
• Enhance teaching through digital tools like Canvas.
• Assist staff in improving learner engagement.

Skills

Passion for digital learning

Welsh language proficiency

Education

Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in creating high-quality blended learning experiences across all five campuses.
• Support a wide range of subjects to enhance teaching, learning and assessment, primarily through Canvas, emerging AI and digital tools.
• Help staff use these tools to improve learner engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Other requirements and information

• Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
• The College is committed to safeguarding and 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.
• 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 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 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. Applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ+, non-binary and people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates who speak languages other than English and everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (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 offer wellbeing activities throughout the year, including resources like the Headspace app for staff, access to mental health champions, and subsidised gym access to support mental and physical health.