Lead Learning Technologist

The Trafford & Stockport College Group; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Learning Technology Lead to spearhead digital innovation and enhance teaching quality across its campuses. The successful candidate will lead technological improvements, deliver impactful training for staff, and champion inclusion through the use of advanced assistive technologies. Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, you will drive high-impact digital projects including AI-enhanced tools. This role offers competitive salary and a variety of workplace benefits.

Benefits

Generous contributory company pension scheme

48 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous Professional Development

Free Parking

Exclusive commercial discounts

Qualifications

• Strong credibility in the area of learning technology and a track record of helping colleagues improve teaching.
• Up-to-date knowledge of learning platforms and AI-enhanced workflows.
• Great facilitation skills, able to design hands-on CPD.
• Collaborative change leadership for cross-college initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the learning technology offer across campuses.
• Design and deliver practical, evidence-informed CPD aligned to college priorities.
• Work with curriculum teams to implement high-impact digital approaches.
• Champion inclusion and assistive technologies.
• Lead projects in artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

Skills

Strong credibility in learning technology

Up-to-date knowledge of learning platforms

Facilitation skills

Change leadership

Job description

Role: Learning Technology Lead

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £39,561 - £43,356 (Scale 9 Business Support)

Employer Pension Contribution: (£8,228.69- £9,019.05)

Base: All sites in the Trafford and Stockport College Group

Be the catalyst for great digital teaching and learning at TSCG. We’re on an ambitious journey to elevate digital innovation across our Group so every learner benefits from a high‑quality, inclusive digital experience. As Learning Technology Lead, you’ll help turn that ambition into day‑to‑day practice by enabling staff to use technology confidently, purposefully and in line with our Teaching & Learning Strategy and Student Digital Entitlement.

The role

You will:

• Lead the learning technology offer across our campuses, providing expert guidance on platforms and tools that improve planning, teaching, assessment and feedback, with accessibility built‑in from the start.
• Design and deliver CPD that is practical, evidence‑informed and aligned to college priorities, modelling strategies that staff can lift straight into their lessons.
• Work with curriculum teams to plan, trial and evaluate high‑impact digital approaches.
• Champion inclusion and assistive technologies, ensuring our digital choices remove barriers and promote learner independence.
• Lead projects and pilots that move us forward in the areas of artificial intelligence, technology to assist with assessment and virtual reality.
• Curate a high‑quality digital toolkit and track adoption and impact.
• Act as a trusted specialist, advising on procurement, integrations and roadmap planning alongside Quality, IT and Curriculum leaders.

About you

You will bring:

• Strong credibility in the area of learning technology and a track record of helping colleagues improve teaching with technology.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of learning platforms and AI‑enhanced workflows, with a discerning, ethical approach to their use in FE.
• Great facilitation skills – able to design CPD that is hands‑on, inclusive and grounded in what works.
• Change leadership – you’re organised, collaborative and comfortable delivering cross‑college initiatives.
• A commitment to our vision for digital entitlement and an inclusive, accessible learning experience for all.

Why join TSCG

Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well‑being. Employment at Trafford College Group brings many benefits including:

Benefits

• 48 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Generous contributory company pension scheme
• Childcare discountsOnsite Costa
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Free Parking
• Exclusive commercial discounts via the CSSC scheme

Colleagues at the Trafford and Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all of our students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.

The Trafford and Stockport College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford and Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which may want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

This position is open to direct applicants only.

We look forward to receiving an application from you.

** If sufficient applications are received the advertisement may close early. Please submit your application as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for the role **