The opportunity
This is a key post that will contribute to the ambitions of the University’s Strategic Plan 2030, which emphasizes continuing best practice in ensuring outstanding student experience by supporting the development of staff in active, inclusive teaching and learning that focuses on authentic and meaningful experiences.
As a Senior Learning Developer you will play an integral part in shaping the University’s academic development provision, leading and supporting varied projects and work-streams. You will be an enthusiastic, professional, positive and creative individual, with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. You will share your commitment to supporting the University in the provision of an excellent student experience through the development of resources, training, research, and your insights into the pedagogy and practice of teaching and learning. You will provide expert, creative pedagogical advice and be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of solutions to support staff in having the requisite skills and resources to provide outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.
Day to day duties will relate to contributing to our academic and professional development programmes, providing ongoing guidance and support to colleagues in developing their teaching, learning, and assessment, and support the work of the QED in implementing the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy.
What we are looking for
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning or equivalent
A relevant post-graduate qualification or award.
Familiarity with general theories of learning and teaching
Familiarity with curriculum design models
An understanding of the variety in modes of assessment and feedback
Experience of using a wide range of learning environments – both physical and virtual – that emphasize active and authentic learning
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
The ability to lead by example, and to inspire and develop an energetic and pro-active team is essential.
Previous experience of teaching students in a higher education context
Previous experience supporting academic staff in their development of learning and teaching strategies
Experience of working with VLEs in the higher education context
Experience of evaluation and analysis of data in a higher education context.
Experience in presenting internally and externally, contributing to external and professional networks, and taking an active role in your own personal development.
The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with a minimum of supervision.
A willingness to be flexible and stay up-to-date in an area that is constantly changing.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
As part of QED, we work very closely with partners, providing you with the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders. Through our connections with Universities across Wales, we are also supporters of a collaborative approach to learning, helping us to develop the services we support. The team of approximately 28 employees offers these services to staff and students, both on campus and across the world, so you will play a key role in our customer’s day to day experience. We are proud to have strong team spirit, a drive for innovation, and a desire to deliver a first-class service.
Further information regarding our QED services can be found here: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/about/ltdu/Pages/default.aspx
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Flexible and remote working opportunities.
Excellent family friendly policies.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
Access to all library facilities.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Laura West-Burnham, Curriculum and Academic Development Specialist, at LWest-Burnham@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please read our Candidate Pack or visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
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