Learning Technologist

Bolton College; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bolton is seeking a passionate Learning Technologist to enhance teaching through digital resources. The role involves collaborating across the College to support e-learning and developing innovative online content. Ideal candidates should have experience in educational technology and be familiar with multimedia applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva. This position requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, and you can pursue further qualifications with a partnering university.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning technology in education.
• Proven ability to create multimedia content.
• Knowledge of digital tools and virtual learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Champion e-learning technologies within the College.
• Collaborate with course teams to enhance learning resources.
• Test and ensure quality for student and teacher services.

Skills

Support for students and teachers with learning technology

Content production using Adobe Creative Cloud

Guidance on effective use of digital tools

Commitment to safeguarding and welfare

Education

Eligibility to pursue a Masters degree or PhD

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Rise 360

Job description

Overview

37 hours per week

SO1 SCP 232-234 £30,987 - £33,034 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Technologist to join Bolton Colleges Learning Technology Team.

In this role, you will work collaboratively across the College to design, develop, and support the use of digital resources to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Championing the use of e-learning technologies across the College.
• Working closely with course teams to support the creation and delivery of resources for in class, online learning and directed study.
• Work alongside the Systems Developers to test and quality assure student and teacher facing services, and to cascade training to learners and teachers in those services.
• Championing our commitment to putting students first.
• Promoting our values of fairness, respect & equality.
• Be committed to providing excellent customer support.

Ideal qualifications / Experience

• Ideally, you will have : Supported students and teachers with learning technology and online learning within a further or higher education setting.
• Produced content using Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Rise 360, or other multi-media applications.
• Guided on the development process from initial ideas to final output demonstrating effective utilisation of digital tools commonly used within education, such as virtual learning environments, immersive learning experiences, virtual classrooms, video and audio creation, and online assessment and feedback tools.
• As an individual you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• As a Learning Technologist, you will be eligible to pursue a Masters degree or a PhD with the University of Greater Manchester.

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