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Digital Innovation and Learning Technology Job Vacancies
Join Weston College's Digital Team and help shape the future of digital education. Whether you're an experienced professional in your field looking for a new challenge or a recent graduate with a passion for digital innovation, we want to hear from you. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking and creative team who are dedicated to promoting outstanding digital learning practices across the college and beyond.
We partner with local and national businesses and providers to deliver a wide range of engaging digital resources, from 360 immersive video content, to fully developed, interactive online courses.
We offer bespoke training in digital skills, both in-house for Weston College staff, and for external employer contacts. Our dedicated team of Learning Technologists are on-hand to ensure you are fully supported with your digital skills progression and can assist you with exploring, learning and utilising the various digital platforms and technologies that we use.
Benefit from exceptional support, development, and upskilling programs at our OFSTED Outstanding College, located in state-of-the-art modern campus facilities. Apply now and help create brighter futures.
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- Work with a highly motivated and creative team who are dedicated to providing an outstanding learning experience for students.
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment, with a focus on exploration and experimentation in digital learning.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including attendance at EdTech conferences and support for relevant qualifications.
- Collaborate with Universities, employers and other external organisations to prepare students for successful careers.
- Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement, plus other benefits such as access to our fantastic Wellbeing@Weston support.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by inspiring and preparing them to become the next generation of professionals in their field.
- Join an award-winning organisation that has a proven track record of providing high-quality education and training to students.
- Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages innovation and creativity.
- Part time and full-time applications are welcome, to help you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Active encouragement for those wishing to continue to work in industry and remain skills, alongside any job offer.
Digital Education Team
Working in a busy, fast-paced environment the Digital Education team deliver outstanding digital learning content for a diverse range of purposes and audiences.
With projects spanning from one-off immersive resources to fully online course offerings, being flexible, adaptable, and able to manage a range of projects simultaneously is key to our success.
You will be an excellent communicator, capable of working with internal and external stakeholders, as well as within the team. As part of a close-knit, supportive unit, you will be dedicated to collaboration and teamwork, sharing ideas and best practice and working with others within the Digital Education team and beyond to uphold the outstanding standards we pride ourselves upon.
You will be innovative, creative and curious, enthusiastic about staying up to date with the latest advances in digital applications, technology and learning design approaches, sharing your ideas with the team to ensure we remain at the cutting-edge of digital education.
You will have a strong focus on the learner, including considering digital accessibility, UI and UX, reflecting on learner and staff feedback to continually improve on the design and delivery of your projects.
You will be able to manage your workload successfully, including using project management methodologies such as Agile to adhere to key milestones and deadlines, and ensuring clear communication throughout projects.
Learning Technology Team
Working across all our campuses, the Learning Technology team are a staff-facing support team dedicated to ensuring colleagues are confident and supported utilising digital platforms and technologies in their day-to-day working.
Please note: it is not a requirement to have a formal qualification or experience prior to application, as CPD will include relevant training where applicable.
If you have a disability, neurodivergence, or a condition that may impact your performance during our selection process, we are happy to accommodate your needs. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any necessary adjustments throughout the application and selection process. As an employee, we will continue to discuss and work with you to ensure you have the necessary accommodations to succeed in your role.
Some examples of possible adjustments include:
• Allowing extra time for online assessments
• Providing alternative accessible formats
• Sharing interview questions beforehand
• Offering additional information about what to expect
Providing an office orientation before an in-person assessment.
If you have any questions about the adjustments process at Weston College, please contact hr@weston.ac.uk .
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BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE COLLEGE
Over recent years, the College has gone from strength to strength, earning Ofsted's ‘Outstanding’ rating, proving to be one of the top education providers in the country.
The College has also been featured in the ‘Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For’ list and the top-ranked college nationally.
Furthermore, the College holds the highest possible Investors in People ‘Platinum accreditation, which demonstrates our commitment to continually invest in our staff to achieve their full potential.
Our higher education provision University Centre Weston is graded ‘Gold’ by TEF, putting us amongst the top universities in the UK, and in 2018 we received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
All establishment staff at Weston College are entitled to a minimum of 30 days plus statutory bank holidays per year (allocated on a pro rata basis for part time staff).
All staff are automatically entered into a pension scheme relevant to their role with generous employer contributions.
Business support staff are automatically entered into the Local Government Pension Scheme, provided by the Avon Pension Fund.
Teaching staff are automatically entered into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, a contributory scheme administered by Teachers’ Pensions on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
We provide an excellent programme of staff development and CPD opportunities to all staff through internal development courses and training or through programmes such as LinkedIn Learning.
Not JUST available to students, college staff are also eligible to purchase a student discount card through Totum. Employees also have automatic access to exclusive discounts, vouchers and offers through the “Weston College Perkz” scheme.
As well as access to the college’s in house student-led training restaurant, staff members also receive a 10% discount at The Green House coffee shop.
All employees of Weston College, are able to benefit from a free subscription to Microsoft 365 whilst employed by the College.
All staff are eligible for the Discount for Teachers scheme offering a wide range of discounts across all sectors.
Throughout the year, staff will also be notified about exclusive deals and discounts for local tourist attractions or businesses.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is very important, so as well as an excellent Occupational Health referral system, the College offers the following to all staff:
• Health Assured EAP Scheme (Employee Assistance Programme). This health programme is available to all staff. The service provides free and confidential support that is available 24 hours a day.
• A dedicated Staff Welfare Officer.
• Eyesight tests - The College will contribute towards the cost of your eye examination and up to £40 towards the cost of glasses, if it is deemed necessary for your role.
• College Fitness Suite - All staff have access to the fully equipped, sport and fitness centre on the 7th floor of the Knightstone Campus. There are no membership fees involved, however a full gym induction must be completed.
• Hair, beauty and relaxation treatments - Discounts are available to all staff across the College on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments including hair cuts and colours, massage and manicures. The treatments are carried out by our Weston College students under the close supervision of the highly qualified hair and beauty lecturers.
We recognise that many of our staff have responsibilities for family or dependants and operate a number of initiatives to help colleagues balance these responsibilities with work.
The College has a number of schemes that cover the following family circumstances:
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Adoption leave
• Parental leave
• Dependant's leave
• Fertility treatment leave.
We are happy to consider requests for flexible working in line with the Flexible Working Policy.
We recognise that many of our staff have responsibilities for family or dependants and operate a number of initiatives to help colleagues balance these responsibilities with work.
The College has a number of schemes that cover the following family circumstances:
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Adoption leave
• Parental leave
• Dependant's leave
• Fertility treatment leave.
We are happy to consider requests for flexible working in line with the Flexible Working Policy.
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One Message, Different Voices
Take a look at this powerful film made by the staff of Weston College to show how important it is for everyone from different backgrounds to be included. The film shares heartfelt stories and interviews with a diverse group of staff, showing how accepting different identities and backgrounds can make a big difference. Its purpose is to encourage viewers to think about their own biases and work towards making our community more welcoming to all. We invite everyone, regardless of their background, to join us and be a part of our journey toward a more inclusive future.
FAQ's
Yes – we would still encourage applicants to apply. Candidates can organise a virtual discussion with one of our team to discuss further. Please find the booking link above.
Yes – Weston College actively promotes staff to maintain industry currency and/or membership. The College provides an extensive CPD programme whilst supporting staff to engage with industry-specific training.
