Digitally Enabled Education and Technology Officer (Maternity Cover)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wales is seeking a Digitally Enabled Education and Technology Officer for maternity cover. This role involves providing expert advice and support for digital learning, enhancing staff pedagogic development, and utilizing technology platforms like Canvas and Turnitin. The ideal candidate will have a strong pedagogical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of innovation in teaching. This is a full-time contract position with a salary range of £34,132 to £38,249 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong record of delivering excellence and innovation in learning and teaching.
• Experience with digital learning design and technology integration.
• Ability to provide expert advice and training to academic staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support for effective digital learning.
• Shape and support staff pedagogic development.
• Utilize technology to enhance teaching quality.

Skills

Pedagogical understanding

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Technology learning platforms

Tools

Canvas

Turnitin

Job description

Digitally Enabled Education and Technology Officer (Maternity Cover)

Employer:

Location:

Swansea, Wales

Pay:

£34,132 to £38,249 per year

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

18/01/2026

About this job

Swansea University is a research‑led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world.

Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work‑life balance.

About The Role We are recruiting an innovative and dynamic individual to provide advice, support and training to facilitate effective digital learning at the University.

The Education Development Team (“EDT”) works together with Faculty and professional service colleagues through discussion, reflection, and inspiration so that teaching continually develops, and Swansea students experience valuable learning opportunities.

This is achieved by shaping and supporting staff pedagogic development so Swansea continues to be recognised for its outstanding learning and teaching environment, driving a positive impact on the student experience.

The successful candidate will have a strong pedagogical understanding and record of delivering excellence and innovation in learning and teaching with a particular expertise in how technology and digital learning design can be used to support the enhancement of quality teaching.

The post holder will provide expert advice, guidance, support and training to academic staff and other key stakeholders across the university in the appropriate pedagogic use of technology learning platforms.

This will require a detailed, in‑depth understanding of technologies used to support learning at Swansea, these include but not limited to Canvas and Turnitin, for blended, distance and traditional learning.

This role will require excellent teamwork, motivation and communication skills, personal organisation, flexibility, and the need to work to absolute deadlines.

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