Job Overview:
Join the XTEND Digital Technical team as a Digital Learning Designer Apprentice and help create engaging and effective digital learning solutions using cutting-edge immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), experiences, and Virtual Environments. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in instructional design, content creation, and interactive simulations while earning a nationally recognized qualification.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Manage immersive technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with objectives.
2. Maintain and update created content, providing data to stakeholders.
3. Assist in identifying training needs and learning objectives, collaborating with Subject Matter Experts.
4. Contribute to brainstorming sessions and curriculum mapping.
5. Capture and align technical and user requirements, considering UX/UI principles.
6. Communicate design strategies to stakeholders using digital tools.
7. Utilize development tools and game engines to create interactive content.
8. Review and test digital resources for compliance and quality standards.
9. Assist in the deployment of immersive learning materials.
10. Evaluate and improve solutions based on feedback and performance data.
11. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
12. Stay updated on trends and best practices in immersive learning and instructional design.
Job Requirements:
13. Degree Qualification (preferably within subject area)
14. Experience in learning and development, teaching, digital learning technologies, design, or media.
15. Familiarity with various media and file formats, including video.
16. Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
The right candidate will have:
17. High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
18. The ability to work as a team.
19. A strong attention to detail.
20. The ability to work towards deadlines.
21. The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
22. Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
23. Excellent attendance and punctuality.
24. Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum
Digital Environment
We are the leading college in Essex for technological advancements in education. We are driving the path to integrating technology within our teaching methods and the student experience and development.
Career-Focused
Our strategic career-focused approach means our relationship within our community, local and regional employers are at the heart of everything we do.
Individual Training
All staff have access to personalised training packages, whether this is to support settling in to a new role, or leadership and management training to support with progression opportunities.
Why choose us:
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
25. A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
26. Excellent pension provision
27. Annual Staff Awards
28. CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
29. Free onsite parking
30. Staff appreciation days
31. Eye care vouchers
32. Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
33. Well-being days & activities
34. Electric Vehicle Scheme*
35. Discounted gym membership.
36. Fully immersive teaching rooms allowing online teaching simultaneously at multiple locations.
37. Hybrid Working available.
38. Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.
*subject to terms & conditions