WILTSHIRE COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION

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1 WILTSHIRE COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Head of Learning Technologies Salary Range: Up to 37,000 Location: Responsible to: Cross Campus Director of Teaching and Learning Introduction All employees of Wiltshire College are required to understand and contribute to the College s Key Objectives and Core Values. The college s Strategic Objectives support the College s road map. They are essential for the continued success of the College and you and form part of your role with the College. The strategic objectives are set out as follows: 1. To deliver outstanding education and training for our learners. 2. To ensure outstanding resources to support learning in our staff, our buildings and our learning technologies. 3. To promote and position Wiltshire College at the dynamic heart of the community, meeting learner and employer needs. 4. To communicate our excellence internally to staff and students and externally to key stakeholders. 5. To operate as an efficient and sustainable business, constantly innovating with our business partners to achieve organisational confidence, value for money and excellence in learning and business operations. The college s Core Values underpin the standards by which the College operates. Put the learner first We believe that our learners should achieve, enjoy and benefit from their experience at Wiltshire College and that their success leads to the success of the college. Deliver outstanding quality and innovation We believe in improving the quality of learning and the student and customer experience. Celebrate and respect diversity We believe in promoting positive attitudes to diversity whilst respecting the rights and beliefs of each other, regardless of gender, marital status, age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or position within the college. 1

2 Empower staff to maximise their potential We believe that everyone who works in the college contributes to the goals of the college. We will support their development and value and celebrate their achievements and successes. Provide an outstanding and responsive service to customers, employers and the community We believe that the college should be the provider of choice for the customers, employers and communities we serve whilst actively promoting sustainability for the future. Key purpose of the Role (to be reviewed annually): 1. Ensure the use of Information Learning Technologies (ILT) throughout the curriculum by promoting the development and use of learning technologies and resources 2. Fully implement an agreed ILT strategy, reviewing where necessary, in conjunction with the IT strategy and the teaching and learning strategy 3. Ensure the effective use of e-learning to further enhance independent learning 4. Working in conjunction with the Quality manager and Director of Teaching and Learning, participate in the quality assurance of ILT across College Main Duties and Responsibilities Use of ILT 1. Lead the curriculum areas in extending and developing the use of ILT in teaching and learning and empower staff with the confidence to become ILT competent through necessary training and support 2. Line manage the Learning Technology team and lead on the development of learning resources working closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning 3. Develop the skills of the ILT aides and lead on their engagement and deployment within the curriculum teams and in planning and delivering staff training. 4. Be responsible for piloting and initiating new ideas and ensuring successful pilots are used across the curriculum 5. Develop good practice and awareness of e-safety and social media 6. Work in synergy with the learning coaches 7. Contribute to the professional development of all College staff in the effective use of learning technologies and resources ILT Strategy 1. Lead on the development, maintenance and implementation of an innovative ILT strategy in partnership with the Quality and ICT managers and the Director of Teaching and Learning 2

3 2. Work effectively with the Director of ICT to ensure appropriate technology is available to support learners in both formal teaching areas and informal learning areas. 3. Contribute to the development of new initiatives and new resources throughout the college including project bids that support ILT development. 4. Lead the development of a College e-portfolio and contribute to the development of the eilp to support learning. Use of VLE 1. Lead on the continuing development of e-learning and the virtual learning environment and the creation of associated materials 2. Ensure that learners are fully supported to learn both independently and within the classroom Quality Assurance 1. Maintain a quality service through the self-assessment process and to agree, set and monitor ILT Key Performance Indicators 2. Develop reports and present these as required to SMT & Governors 3. Setup and manage appropriate systems within student IT areas to ensure: - Computers to support learning are readily available and utilised effectively - Staff and students can locate and access appropriate resources - Resources are effectively logged and maintained at required levels Specific duties 1. Actively participate in the College staff development programme, contributing to the annual training plan. 2. Participate and chair appropriate cross College working groups and committees. Act as the College representative with appropriate external agencies and organisations. 3. Develop effective links with appropriate external agencies. Other 1. To participate in the College s appraisal process including PRP and to undertake and deliver appropriate staff development and training 2. To understand, comply with and promote the colleges Safeguarding policy and procedures 3. To understand, comply with and promote the colleges Diversity policies and procedures 4. To comply with and promote College Health and Safety policies and take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others 3

4 5. Ensure compliance with and implementation of all College policies and procedures in respect of Equality and Diversity and pursue the achievement and integration of Equality and Diversity throughout all the College s activities 6. To participate in the duty management rota including evening and weekend cover arrangements 7. To engage in professional development and networking for the purpose of continuous professional development 8. Travelling and working away from normal base as may be required 9. To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time and review this Job Description at least annually with the Director of Teaching and Learning, through the College appraisal scheme 4

5 WILTSHIRE COLLEGE CORPORATION PERSON SPECIFICATION POST: Head of Learning Technologies SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Technical competency and knowledge (qualifications and training) 1. An appropriate academic or professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (E) 2. Literacy and numeracy to level 2 (GCSE A-C) (E) 3. To hold a Management qualification Level 4 (D) 4. To hold a postgraduate qualification (D) 5. To hold a degree in a relevant subject (D) 6. To hold a Professional qualification Level 5 (D) 7. To hold a Level 3 qualification (E) 8. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other bespoke packages. Have the ability to set up various monitoring reports using IT applications. (E) HOW MEASURED Experience, knowledge and judgement 1. Experience of working within an education establishment (E) 2. Experience of working within the Further Education sector (D) 3. Evidence of devising innovative, high quality, safe, learnerfocused and cost efficient provision and delivery. (E) 4. Knows when and where to use judgement, and when and where to seek help or appropriate guidance. (E) 5. Extensive experience of the e-learning software development lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment). (E) 6. Knowledge and understanding of leading edge training and development practice and elearning developments.(e) 7. Significant experience of elearning software packages and content design and development. (E) 5

6 Skills & Abilities 1. Excellent knowledge of using IT for teaching/training (E) 2. Enthusiastic and confident presentation skills (E) 3. Ability to communicate confidently at all levels (E) 4. Suitability and motivation to work with children and vulnerable adults (E) Personal qualities, communicating and relating to others. 1. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and community partners at all levels. (E) 2. Supportive of staff and students, while working closely with members of the management team (E) 3. Innovative and self-motivated (E) 4. Strong awareness of issues which can be a barrier to adults education or training (E) 5. Good experience of acting as the College representative with external agencies and organisations (E) 6. Ability to work both in a team and on own initiative (E) 7. Evidence of working with employers and to meeting their training needs (E) Leading, relating to, and developing others 1. Track record of course development including student success and learner progression (E) 2. Evidence of successful introduction of adult learning opportunities in new subject areas and locations. (E) 3. Evidence of cost-effective use of physical and human resources.(e) 4. Evidence of regular, accurate monitoring and review of course viability and staff utilisation and progress against targets (E) Safeguarding 1. Satisfactory enhanced DBS certification (E) 2. Be able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. (E) Other 1. Understanding of Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Child Protection legislation and requirements (E) 2. Possession of a valid full driving licence (E) 3. Willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes (E) 4. Ability and willingness to undertake some travelling in the UK and abroad (E) 5. Ability and willingness to work flexibly (evening, weekend and enrolment duty) to meet the needs of the College. (E) 6 Sight of DBS certification Interview Sight of driving licence Sight of Class 1 insurance certificate

7 Notes; This job description outlines the main duties and key performance outcomes of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be varied by the College following consultation with the post holder. The job description, duties and key performance outcomes must be reviewed annually with the line manager and approved by the Head of Human Resources and a member of the Senior Management team. 7