E-Learning Junior Technologist

East Lancashire Learning Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Accrington is seeking a motivated E Learning Junior Technologist to enhance the experience of students and teachers using E-Learning technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with the E-Learning Team, developing knowledge, supporting staff, and creating resources. The role requires a relevant IT qualification and a passion for education. This is a maternity cover position offering a generous benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement up to 41 days

Access to a workplace pension scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or skills in IT.
• Current knowledge and understanding of IT and information learning technologies.
• A willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills with regards to e-learning and mentoring and supporting staff and students.
• A passion for education and a desire to enhance the student experience using IT and E-learning.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in using E-Learning technologies to enhance learning.
• Develop knowledge within the field of learning technology.
• Provide advice and support on the use of technology across the college.
• Develop resources for blended learning.
• Assist with the procurement of new learning technologies.
• Participate in collaborative projects and research.
• Monitor the effectiveness of technology in teaching and learning.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Time management

Basic knowledge of computing and IT

Willingness to learn

Passion for education

Education

Relevant qualification or skills in IT

Job description

E Learning Junior Technologist

Salary: Up to £25,075.32 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours a week
Weeks Per Year: Full Year
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover until October 2026
Site: Accrington and Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 14 November 2025
Interview Date: Friday 21 November 2025

Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group. Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.

The Exciting Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Junior Learning Technologist to join our Learning and Development Team on a temporary basis covering maternity leave, working 37 hours per week. You will be at the forefront of enhancing students and teachers' knowledge and skills through E‑Learning technologies. No expert knowledge of the technologies we use is required; a basic knowledge of computing and IT and a keen desire to learn and develop is sufficient. This job offers opportunities to develop your knowledge in content creation within the E‑Learning field, attend training and events, and cascade skills to teachers and students. Good written and verbal communication and time management are essential to this role. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington & Rossendale College but may be required to travel across sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Reporting into the Senior E‑Learning Technologist, working as part of the E‑Learning Team, and supporting staff in using E‑Learning technologies to enhance learning.
• Developing knowledge within the field of learning technology and actively seeking to keep up-to-date with learning technologies innovation and practice, particularly the college's top 8 software packages.
• Providing advice, guidance, encouragement and support on the use of technology across the college, including facilitating access to expertise, services and resources relating to learning technology.
• Developing resources to support teachers embedding E‑learning, both in the classroom and beyond, through blended learning.
• Working closely with other college teams, particularly the IT Team, to assist in the procurement and introduction of new learning technologies appropriate for different teaching and learning settings.
• Searching out and participating in collaborative projects with colleagues, e‑learning communities and other providers; including research, monitoring and evaluating where appropriate.
• Supporting monitoring the effectiveness of the use of technology in teaching and learning and the impact it has on teachers, learners and learning.

What We Are Looking For:

• Relevant qualification or skills in IT.
• Current knowledge and understanding of IT and information learning technologies.
• A willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills with regards to e‑learning and mentoring and supporting staff and students.
• A passion for education and a desire to enhance the student experience using IT and E‑learning.

What We Offer in Return:

• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year.
• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support.
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards.
• Free on‑site parking on all College sites.

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team at [e-mail] for any further enquiries. All applications must be submitted via our website.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. If you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.