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Digital Skills Coordinator

Job details
Posting date: 22 July 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 August 2024
Location: Paignton, Devon
Remote working: On-site only
Company: South Devon College
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: TF2556

Summary

Digital Skills Coordinator

TF2556



Salary: £24,494 to £27,809 per annum. (Trainer Facilitator Band, Point 1-6) Plus Excellent Benefits.



Contract Type: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Permanent, Full-Time



Location: Paignton, Devon





We are recruiting for a Digital Skills Coordinator to coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of the College’s Digital Training Programme, supporting the continued development of staff skills. As part of the Digital Learning Team, this role will work closely with key college staff to identify and organise schedules for digital skills training. Responsibilities will include assessing staff needs, designing and delivering a variety of training solutions, including programmes and qualifications, with the intent of meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Importantly, the role involves evaluating the impact of training solutions and actively engaging with staff to ensure the effective implementation of planning, delivery and review of digital training. This process aims to enhance the experience of both staff and students.



The role requires outstanding IT skills and familiarity with various educational technologies. Experience in project management, excellent communication skills, and a forward-thinking mindset is a key part of the role. The ability to collaborate effectively with individuals of varying technical abilities is essential. The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or above.



At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.



In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.  



The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.



We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.



Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:



27 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday
days; 

Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement; 

Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days; 

Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%  OR Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%; 

Hybrid and flexible working patterns; 

Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;  

Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes; 

Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);  

On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);   

Employee Assistance Programmes; 

Discounted travel schemes. 





Closing Date: (Midnight) Thursday 22nd August 2024



Interview Date: Thursday 5th September 2024



To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.



To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.



We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.



Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.



This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.



Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).