Business Administrator Apprentice

To communicate the college’s Digital Strategy, including evaluation of emerging technologies such as Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality and Immersive Spaces Working with staff at individual, curriculum or school level, to develop their understanding of different technologies available to improve teaching, learning and learner progress. Working with other cross-college departments such as the Digital and Academic Resource Centre (DARC) or additional learning support to support their development of EdTech To support staff development sessions for teaching and delivery staff, which support and actively promote the college’s Digital Strategy To offer responsive front-line support and problem-solving for staff using technologies to ensure a high-quality student experience Working with the Learning Technology Coordinator and Darc Manager to promote opportunities for embedding E-Learning and the use of EdTech throughout the curriculum for all provision types Work with stakeholders and external organisations, through collaboration or project work, to support the further development of E-Learning and the use of EdTech Supporting teachers, delivery staff and other departments of the college, such as the DARC and student services, to provide relevant and student-friendly technology to support their progress, knowledge or understanding Work with ICT Services, the DARC and appropriate curriculum teams to install, update and maintain equipment such as VR headsets, the Immersive Spaces and support facilitation of sessions for students using such equipment, including some content development In conjunction with ICT Services, provide support and development opportunities for cross-college and business support teams around the use of software and technology Support the embedding of digital accessibility across the college Carry out examination invigilation duties as required

General

You will be required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

Your duties will be set out in this job description, but please note that the college reserves the right to update your job description from time to time, to reflect changes in, or to, your job. Significant permanent changes in duties and responsibilities will require agreed-upon revisions to be made to this job description.

You will be consulted about any proposed changes. You will be required to have a flexible approach to work, working outside your normal working pattern when reasonably required to do so, including, for example to support College Open Events. You will have the ability to travel effectively, for example, to other college campuses.

Training:

1 day a month at Northampton College.

Training Outcome:

Potential progression to a full-time member of staff.

Employer Description:
At Northampton College, our students are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring you receive an outstanding education that enables you to succeed. Through exceptional courses, enhanced by highly individualized support, we’ll help you develop new skills, expand your knowledge and acquire the personal and employability skills you need to succeed confidently in your next step. If you choose Northampton College, you’ll be accessing some of the best education in the region. Our college is one of the best performing colleges in the country and our apprentices achieve much better than the national average.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday 8:30-16:30 Friday 8:30-16:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative