Recruitment Information Pack. Learning Technologist/ Web Development Officer (1FTE)

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1 Recruitment Information Pack Learning Technologist/ Web Development Officer (1FTE)

2 Welcome from the Principal The vision of Ayrshire College is to raise aspirations, inspire achievement, and increase opportunities and our aim is to create a dynamic and innovative College to serve the communities and businesses in Ayrshire. We work in partnership with businesses and key stakeholders to ensure we are focused on providing opportunities which meet demand in key industry sectors in Ayrshire and beyond. Ayrshire College has a key role in helping to develop the economy in Ayrshire and beyond, by ensuring that students develop the right skills and positive attitudes to support the local, regional and national workforce needs. The College offers a broad and balanced curriculum across Ayrshire, offering hope, inspiration and opportunity to the communities we serve. By harnessing the strengths and talent of staff from across all of our campuses, and with an ethos of continuous improvement, we provide the highest quality learning experience for our students. I am delighted that you are considering joining our successful team at this exciting stage of our development. Following review of the vacancy information, if you feel that your knowledge, skills and experience are suited to this role, and you are enthusiastic with drive and ambition, we would be very pleased to receive your application. Thank you for taking the time to consider this career opportunity with us Heather Dunk Principal and Chief Executive 2

3 Introducing Ayrshire College Aims, Mission and Objectives The vision of Ayrshire College is to raise aspirations, inspire achievement and increase opportunities. Raising the aspirations of our students and staff to set ambitious goals for their learning and future careers, complemented with the right support to enable them to achieve these, is a key aspect of our vision. The College also seeks to contribute to raising the aspirations of the people, communities and employers across Ayrshire, helping all to achieve the goals important for their success. As well as increasing opportunities for our students and staff, we will work with partners and employers to increase opportunities which will benefit the wealth of the regional economy and the wellbeing of local communities. We have aligned the mission and vision of Ayrshire College with the strategic priorities of our partners, in particular to support the overarching ambitions of the three Community Planning Partnerships in Ayrshire. Fundamental to achieving our ambitions is a culture which supports this and our values will underpin everything that we do. Seven Star Ambition In aiming to be a world-leading College, we have developed a simple approach of delivering a seven star service. Supported by staff and students, this concept reflects our stretching ambitions for the College: 1. To deliver excellence in learning and teaching 2. To have an excellent reputation locally, regionally and nationally, 3. To nurture new and further develop excellent Partnership working with employers and Community Planning Partners, 4. To recruit and retain highly skilled staff and enable students to flourish in excellent learning environments 5. To be the college of first choice for students 6. To be the training partner of choice for employers 7. To demonstrate excellence in financial sustainability 3

4 Curriculum Portfolio The curriculum portfolio is demand based to meet the educational requirements of learners across Ayrshire and the business community. The curriculum currently delivered supports the Scottish Government s focus on the year old age group, and also reflects the requirements of older students, including adult returners and those accessing training or education for the first time. College Campuses Ayr Campus The Ayr Campus includes the Dam Park Building, Riverside Building, and the Aeronautical Engineering Training Centre. The Dam Park Building comprises a range of student services as well as multi-purpose classrooms, professional training kitchens and engineering and construction workshops. The Riverside Building hosts IT suites, custom built studios for Creative Arts, Fashion workshops and Hair and Beauty salons. The Aeronautical Engineering Training Centre includes an aircraft hangar which is home to a Bulldog light aircraft, a flight deck simulator, a wind tunnel and jet engines. The campus also provides a Nursery, which offers high quality childcare facilities to staff and students. Cumnock Campus Facilities at Cumnock include multi-media suites, a hair and beauty salon, craft workshops, multi-purpose classrooms and a range of student services. The campus also hosts the LearnDirect Scotland Learning Centre, which offers a drop in facility for students and the public to access training in IT using self-help material and tutor support. 4

5 Kilmarnock Campus Kilmarnock Campus offers a range of curriculum programmes and also incorporates the Gallery Restaurant, The Hair Salon, Aqua Spa and Nail salons. The Campus also delivers a range of engineering and motor vehicle programmes and has developed strong partnership links with the engineering business community across Ayrshire. ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL NEW COLLEGE CAMPUS OPENS The new campus in Kilmarnock campus has been progressing at a steady rate since work began in June 2014 and will be ready for students in September A time capsule, filled with items from college staff and students as well as members of the local community, will be built into the new building to preserve this moment in time for future generations. The event officially started the 'one year to go' campus countdown. Each month for the next twelve months, new facilities for a different subject area will be revealed on the website, giving current and prospective students the chance to see how their area will be enhanced by the move to the new site. The new campus will include sector-leading facilities for sport and science, hospitality, technology and engineering, as well as a health and wellbeing centre, and hair and beauty salon. The College appointed the C3 consortium as the preferred bidder for the new Kilmarnock campus back in November The 53 million campus is the single largest public sector investment the town has ever seen. Kilwinning Campus The Kilwinning Campus offers industry standard resources which include design studios, IT suites and hairdressing and beauty salons. The Campus also offers a nursery service, providing child care in a safe and stimulating environment with highly qualified and Nethermains Campus Nethermains supports a range of construction and motor vehicle courses and provides an industry standard environment to support student learning and teaching. 5

6 The Craig Centre Horticulture and land management courses are based at the Craig Centre, Gatehead. Programmes delivered include tree surgery, and landscaping. Townholm Campus (Kilmarnock) Townholm Campus is home to our Centre of Sporting Excellence, which delivers a range of sport and fitness programmes. The Townholm campus also comprises a Trade Skills facility which supports Painting and Decorating, Bricklaying and Carpentry and Joinery. Skills Centre of Excellence Irvine Campus (Irvine Royal Academy) The Skills Centre of Excellence Irvine Campus is a new addition to Ayrshire College and opened in October The first part of the development of the Irvine Campus will see the delivery of Sport and Fitness and Health and Social Care courses. This campus will continue to develop over the academic term to provide other exciting opportunities in the future. 6

7 Governance and Management Structure Board of Management The Ayrshire College Board of Management was created on 1 st August The Board provides strong and effective governance and strategic leadership for Ayrshire College. The current members of the Board include: Willie Mackie, Chair of the Board of Management Wai-yin Hatton, Vice Chair of the Board of Management, Chair - Estates and New Campus Development Committee Heather Dunk, Principal and Chief Executive Barbara Graham, Chair - Learning and Teaching Committee Nicki Beveridge, Chair - Human Resources and Organisational Wellbeing Committee Tom Wallace, Chair - Finance Committee Alan Walker, Chair - Audit Committee Gordon James, Board Member Stephen Greenwood, Service/Support Staff Board Member Julie Bradley, Curriculum/Teaching Staff Board Member Angela Alexander, Student President Marie Macklin, Board Member Bill Costley, Board Member Dr. Robin J Northcote, Board Member Professor Alan McGregor, Board Member James English, Board Member Fiona Fawdry, Board Member Executive Management Team Jane McKie, Vice Principal, Human Resources and Organisational Wellbeing Bernadette McGuire, Vice Principal, Learning and Teaching Michael Breen, Vice Principal, Finance and College Systems Jackie Galbraith, Vice Principal, Strategy, Planning and Performance Donna Vallance, Vice Principal, New Campus Development and Estates Services Senior Management Team Elaine Hutton, Director of Learning and Skills (Creative) Julie Maxwell, Director of Learning and Skills (Care, Education, Sport and Fitness) Gavin Murray, Director of Learning and Skills (STEM) Moira Birtwistle, Director of Learning and Skills (Hospitality, Tourism, Business and IT) Carol Nisbet, Director of Learning and Skills (Partnerships and Employability) Helen Canning, Director of Student Services David Davidson, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development Alistair Gordon, Director of Finance and Student Funding Dave Swan, Director of ICT and MIS Stuart Millar, Director of Education Contracts and Business Development Michael McHugh, Director of Quality Enhancement 7

8 Executive and Senior Management Structure Heather Dunk Principal & Chief Executive Donna Vallance Vice Principal Estate and New Campus Development Michael Breen Vice Principal Finance & College Systems Jane McKie Vice Principal Human Resources & Organisation Wellbeing Bernadette McGuire Vice Principal Learning and Teaching Jackie Galbraith Vice Principal Strategy, Planning & Performance Eileen Mackin Project Director New Campus Development (Kilmarnock) Alistair Gordon Director Of Finance & Student Funding (Kilmarnock) David Davidson Director of Human Resources & Organisational Development (Ayr) Elaine Hutton Director of Learning & Skills Creative (Ayr) Stuart Millar Director of Education. Contracts & Business Development (Ayr) Dave Swan Director of ICT & MIS (Kilwinning) Julie Maxwell Director of Learning & Skills Care, Education and Sport & Fitness (Kilwinning) Michael McHugh Director of Quality Enhancement (Kilwinning) Gavin Murray Director of Learning & Skills STEM (Kilmarnock) Moira Birtwistle Director of Learning & Skills Hospitality, Tourism, Business & IT (Ayr) Carol Nisbet Director of Partnerships & Employability (Kilwinning) Helen Canning Director of Student Services (Kilmarnock) 8

9 FORMER STUDENT HAILS AYRSHIRE COLLEGE AS BEST PREPARATION FOR UNIVERSITY A former Ayrshire College student has been awarded the University of the West of Scotland court medal for her Sport and Exercise Science class. Mia Burleigh, 33 from West Kilbride, studied HNC and HND level at the College before going straight into third year at UWS in Hamilton. The court medal is awarded to the student with the highest mark in each year group, and Mia puts her good grades down to the education she received at Ayrshire College. A lot of us progressed from the College to UWS, and I felt Ayrshire College ensured we were really well prepared, Mia said. COLLABORATIVE WORKING KEY TO BOOSTING YOUTH READINESS FOR EMPLOYMENT With the goal of improving the future employability chances of Ayrshire s young people, representatives from the private and public sector met for the formation of the Developing Young Workforce Ayrshire regional group. The Commission for Developing Scotland s Young Workforce set out how to improve opportunities for young people across Scotland and the pivotal role employers should play in developing young people. The Scottish Government accepted all recommendations in the Commission s report and set out a seven-year implementation plan in its youth employment strategy, Developing the Young Workforce. Led by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, the group is made up of employers, employer bodies, as well as representatives from the three local authorities, Ayrshire College, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, the Department for Work and Pensions and the voluntary sector. 9

10 Recruitment Advertisement Career Opportunity Learning Technologist/ Web Development Officer (1FTE) Ayr Campus (Extensive travel to other Ayrshire College Campuses as required) 25,452 per annum We're looking for someone passionate about technology and determined to make a difference. You'll be enthusiastic, passionate, knowledgeable and experienced; with a background in development, training, or education. You'll be capable of supporting a broad range of users, creating engaging content, developing and administering the Moodle VLE and Mahara eportfolio systems; as well as evaluating emerging technologies and new ways of learning to facilitate innovation and improvement across the college. In return you will be part of a vibrant team with plenty of opportunities to play with new technology, share ideas, and generally develop yourself. We're a fun lot and we're all ambitious for Ayrshire! If you're the kind of person who would fit in to this team, in this environment, please get in touch. We're waiting to meet you! Informal enquiries to Bill Lennox, Learning Resources and Technology Manager by william.lennox@ayrshire.ac.uk 10

11 Job Description 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Post Title: Responsible to (Post Title): Learning Technologist/Web Development Officer Learning Resources and Technology Manager 2. PRINCIPAL JOB PURPOSE The Learning Technologist/Web Development Officer will support the Learning Resources and Technology Manager in the development and administration of the College virtual learning environment and e-learning resources. Reporting to the Learning Resources and Technology Manager, the Learning Technologist will provide high quality support to develop the College s blended learning systems and processes in order to establish a centre of excellence in the use of learning technology. 3. JOB DIMENSIONS & CONTROL OF RESOURCES The post holder will have no direct budget or line management responsibilities. The role will involve liaising with and supporting all Curriculum staff across the College 4. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP 11

12 5. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Support the Learning Resources and Technology Manager in the development and administration of the College virtual learning environment (VLE) and e-learning resources in order to underpin a range of learning and teaching methodologies and establish a centre of excellence in the use of learning technologies. 2. Provide specialist advice to College staff in relation to the effective operation of all e-learning platforms e.g. moodle to underpin the College s Learning and Teaching Strategy. 3. Support the Learning Resources and Technology Manager to monitor, assess and review all aspects of learning resources across the College to ensure an inclusive approach to the design and development of all learning materials and compliance with equality principles. 4. Support the Learning Resources and Technology Manager in planning development activities for staff regarding the VLE and e-learning resources in order to ensure high quality learning and teaching for all learners. 5. Liaise with the Learning Resources and Technology Manager to ensure effective administration of all learning technologies to provide a user friendly and efficient resource for staff and learners to underpin high quality learning and teaching. 6. Support the Learning Resources and Technology Manager in the development of learning technologies in order to support the delivery of the College s Learning and Teaching Strategy. 7. Lead on the development and implementation of processes to monitor and review the VLE and other learning technologies in order to support the Learning Resources and Technology Manager with the production of reports to inform service development. 8. Support the implementation of all College policies, procedures and regulations generally and with specific reference to quality enhancement, health and safety, management of risk, equality and diversity and staff performance, and sustain an inclusive and supportive environment in accordance with College policy. 9. Contribute to effective team work within the service area and develop collaborative practice with other functions to support integrated services for learner success. 10. Contribute towards a culture of continuous improvement through supporting the review and evaluation of services and ensure development of all staff through participating the College s performance management, quality enhancement and personal development frameworks. 12

13 6. COMMUNICATIONS (Internal & External) The Learning Technologist/Web Development Officer has key internal working relationships with College staff and students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, are required to achieve effective working relationships with curriculum staff, learners, support staff and other key external stakeholders. 7. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK The post-holder will function with a degree of independence and autonomy, within parameters agreed in conjunction with the Learning Resources and Technology Manager, and has some discretion to prioritise and determine workload. Work is demand driven and generated through the strategic objectives and priorities of the College. Work activity will also be delegated by the Learning Resources and Technology Manager. The post holder will agree personal objectives relating to the delivery of the operational plan and these will be reviewed formally at 6 and 12 month periods. 8. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Education: Qualified to an HNC level or equivalent in a relevant subject or with equivalent work experience in an e-learning development role. Driving licence or ability to travel as required across regional campuses. Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of: E-learning and ICT Web Development Software Development Processes Online learning and emerging technologies within e-learning Administration of VLE for learning and teaching Skills and Competencies: Web Development Skills e.g. HTML/CSS, PHP, JavaScript and SQL. The ability to advise on the correct format of on-line materials. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a range of formats. The ability to prioritise competing demands and successfully coordinate a range 13

14 of ongoing activities. The ability to demonstrate innovation and creativity in the approach to learning and teaching. The ability to work flexibly across all campuses in the region. Experience: Experience in the production of e-learning educational resources Experience of VLE administration and use within a learning and teaching environment 9. MAIN JOB CHALLENGES Advising a wide range of staff on VLE and e-learning technologies. Supporting the development of the College VLE and e-learning tools to enable innovative and creative teaching methodologies Working to tight timescales 10. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Physical The post will involve office-based work, which will also involve the post-holder travelling to other campuses to support the smooth functioning of the VLE. Keyboard skills for production of paperwork and reports. Operation of a wide range of technical ICT equipment. Mental Frequent concentration for prolonged periods at a time using e-learning technologies. Frequent interruptions regarding VLE issues which can result in immediate reprioritisation of present workload. Emotional Occasionally dealing with conflicting views on VLE and understanding on e- learning The ability to maintain professionalism and not be provoked by displays of challenging, hostile and aggressive behaviour; Working Environment Mainly office based. Travel to regional campuses as required. 14

15 PERSON SPECIFICATION Post Title: Responsible to: Learning Technologist/ Web Development Officer Learning Resources and Technology Manager Attributes Essential Desirable Education Qualified to an HNC level or equivalent in a relevant subject or with equivalent work experience in an e-learning development role. Driving licence or ability to travel as required across regional campuses. Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development. Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of: E-learning and ICT. Web Development. Software Development Processes Online learning and emerging technologies within e-learning. Administration of VLE for learning and teaching. Skills and Competencies Web Development Skills e.g. HTML/CSS, PHP, JavaScript and SQL. The ability to advise on the correct format of on-line materials. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills 15

16 with the ability to communicate in a range of formats. The ability to prioritise competing demands and successfully coordinate a range of ongoing activities. The ability to demonstrate innovation and creativity in the approach to learning and teaching. The ability to work flexibly across all campuses in the region. Experience Experience in the production of e- learning educational resources. Experience of VLE administration and use within a learning and teaching environment. 16

17 Application Procedure Please return your completed application form by 12 noon on Friday 6 November 2015 via to ayrshirecollegecareers@ayrshire.ac.uk or alternatively to Human Resources, Ayrshire College, Ayr Campus, Dam Park, Ayr, KA8 0EU. The College is an Equal Opportunities employer and in this respect it would be most helpful if you could complete and return with your application form the appropriate questionnaire. This questionnaire will be retained by Human Resource Services and will not be used in the selection process. Similarly, you are asked to complete the Criminal Conviction Declaration and return. The information given on this form will be treated in the strictest confidence. Both forms are incorporated within the College s application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs. Please note that if you are shortlisted you will be advised within 4 weeks of the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then you must assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to receive confirmation of this, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your completed application form and thank you for the interest you have shown in the College. 17