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Learning Technologist
Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home with 1 day per week spent at Horizons
Salary up to £35,000 pa plus benefits
Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website.
We have a fantastic opportunity for two enthusiastic individuals to join our growing Learning Technology team to support with the development and build of online learning for UCEM. You will work closely with Learning Designers on the development of academic modules, providing advice and guidance on the best technology tools to support the pedagogical approach. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to make a real difference to the student experience at UCEM, ensuring that the systems used to deliver online learning are efficient and offer a brilliant user experience.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
- Manage the scheduling and delivery of the Learning Technology tasks required for Module Development
- Work collaboratively with the Module Development team (Module Leader and Learning Designer) to set up modules on the VLE (Moodle)
- Advise colleagues on the functionality of the VLE (Moodle), and other learning technologies that are used by UCEM (Zoom, Turnitin, Padlet, Bongo). Develop user guides, provide training and support internal users as required
- Identify and manage a portfolio of improvement projects that will enhance user experience and efficiency
Our main requirements:
- GCSE Maths and English Language Grade C or 4 or above
- Hands-on experience of implementing curriculum in a Virtual Learning Environment, and the use of other educational technologies to build learning activities that support teaching and assessment
- Providing advice on how to utilise technology to provide a high-quality student experience
- Successful project management including planning and allocating work, leading meetings, prioritising tasks, and reporting progress
At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
For the full job specification and contact details: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/
TO APPLY: Please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form by email via the button below by no later than Monday 27 January 2025 at noon.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
