Description

Job Title: Digital Learning Coach

Location: Plumpton College

Reporting to: Learning Technology Manager

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £25,829 - £29,762

Annual Leave: 26 electable days plus 8 statutory days

About the Role

We are seeking a Digital Learning Coach to become an integral part of our Teaching and Learning Team. In this essential role, you will contribute to the development of innovative digital education across the college, enhancing teaching and learning experiences for both staff and students in line with our mission to provide unmissable learning experiences for up to 5000 students per year. You'll provide essential training, support, and resources to improve digital capabilities, while actively contributing to our Digital Learning Strategy. As a Digital Learning Coach, you will be confident in working with staff across a wide range of land-based curriculum areas to deliver comprehensive training and coaching, empowering our educators to effectively harness digital tools. You will be able to encourage adoption of new tools and technologies and lead by example through your passion for professional and digital development. Your efforts will foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning, ensuring that Plumpton College stays at the forefront of technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate 1:1 and group training sessions to enhance staff capabilities in using learning technology. Your expertise will help improve their teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
Act as a pedagogical partner, guiding colleagues to creatively integrate technology into their teaching, thereby reducing workload and inspiring student engagement.
Advocate for innovative digital workflows, supporting staff in adapting to new technologies and methodologies, and addressing any concerns or hesitations they may have.
Collaborate with subject experts to design blended modules and implement the College's Digital Learning Strategy, ensuring that our staff and students benefit from ongoing developments in learning technologies.
Act as a Digital Learning Coach, translating curriculum needs into innovative digital workflows that reduce staff workload.
Provide training and support with use of various IT platforms used within the College, such as ProMonitor, MS Teams, and Turnitin.
Research and evaluate new digital tools to enrich the educational experience.
Foster collaboration with external agencies to develop digital literacy.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential Criteria:

Level 2 in literacy and numeracy.
Relevant IT/Learning Technology qualifications or relevant experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
Strong organisational skills and an attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Desirable Criteria:

Level 3 teaching qualification or higher.
Knowledge of Management Information Systems and experience in further/higher education.

Why join us?

At Plumpton College, we live our values - Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, and Supportive - in everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive, develop, and feel valued. We offer a competitive salary and generous annual leave of up to 26 days, plus bank holidays and up to five efficiency days at Christmas. All support employees are eligible for membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and benefit from a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We have signed the Menopause Pledge, are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and offer a structured induction and supported six-month probationary period. Our coaching culture, supported by in-house Level 5 trained coaches, ensures ongoing personal and professional growth. Staff enjoy a range of additional benefits, including a TOTUM card for high street discounts, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, free onsite parking, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free eye tests, a cycle-to-work scheme, and access to the onsite gym. We actively promote wellbeing and inclusion through regular networking events focused on menopause, LGBTQ+, men's health, and bereavement, as well as well-attended EDI and Sustainability committees driving positive change. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme and can take part in staff social events at Christmas and in the summer. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis. Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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