Learning Technologist (2 roles)
Hours: Full time (37 hours each week, all year:round)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: A GBP 32,515 a year + benefits
Location: Rotherham College, Rotherham (with requirement to work at all of the sites within the RNN Group in Rotherham and Worksop)
Closing Date: 27/07/2026
About the Role
As we navigate the 2026 digital education revolution, we are not just adopting new tech; we are completely transforming the way our staff teach and our students learn. We are looking for a high‑impact, hands‑on Learning Technologist to join our team as a frontline implementation specialist.
As a Learning Technologist you are the person who makes innovation work in the classroom. Reporting directly to the Digital Learning Manager, you will act as a Digital Consultant embedded within our academic departments. Your mission is to dismantle barriers to technology adoption by providing direct, practical support to teaching staff.
This role lives on the human side of digital transformation. Your biggest hurdle in 2026 will be navigating innovation fatigue and translating advanced tools into simple, high‑impact wins for time‑poor or tech‑resistant staff. You will need high emotional intelligence to partner with the Quality Team, delivering constructive, corrective feedback in a way that builds trust rather than defensiveness. You must also remain resilient, balancing real‑time technical troubleshooting with long‑term curriculum co‑design.
As a Learning Technologist you are a pedagogical partner focused on the user experience. Whether you are helping a lecturer integrate generative AI into their assessment process, filming a 360‑degree video, or setting up an immersive VR simulation, you bridge the gap between high‑level strategy and real‑time classroom practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teaching staff in integrating digital tools into lessons.
- Provide hands‑on coaching and technical troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with the Quality Team to ensure compliance with data privacy, accessibility, and WCAG standards.
- Co‑design curriculum with immersive technologies (VR/AR, 360° video) and generative AI applications.
- Translate observations from learning walks into actionable improvements.
- Track usage and impact of technology across courses.
Qualifications and Skills
- Enthusiastic, empathetic, and tech‑fluent changemaker who thrives on helping others succeed.
- Educational and pedagogical insight with experience in FE/HE or training environments and a strong understanding of how digital tools drive student achievement.
- Technical and digital fluency: confident with VLE platforms, creative digital asset creation, generative AI applications, and immersive technologies such as VR/AR or 360‑degree video production.
- Exceptional communication: able to break down complex technical concepts into jargon‑free, actionable steps for digital beginners while challenging early adopters.
- Quality‑focused: eye for detail regarding compliance, data privacy, and WCAG digital accessibility standards.
- Proactive problem‑solver: able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, moving fluidly between immediate troubleshooting and long‑term strategic projects.
- Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or willingness to undertake) and a Level 4 higher‑education qualification in teaching or learning technology.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we have outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.
As a frontline implementation specialist, this role reports to the Digital Learning Manager and serves as a vital link between high‑level strategy and everyday classroom experience. You will work directly with curriculum teams to execute technology‑enhanced learning in the field while acting as the primary liaison between the Quality Team and academic staff.
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