Etonx Learning Content Assistant - Windsor, United Kingdom - Eton College

Eton College

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Windsor, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary

FTE of £25,000 to £27,500 per annum
Job Reference

- eton/TP/20796/94

Contract Type
52 weeks, Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date
07 December, 202 Job Category
Operations
Business Unit
Eton X
Location
Eton College, United Kingdom
Posted on
01 December, 2023

Role Introduction:

The EtonX Learning Content Assistant will build educational content for academic and skills courses in the EtonX Moodle platform.

Working with the Head of EtonX Content and the EtonX Learning Content Editor, the Learning Content Assistant will support the content team to produce new courses and improve existing content.

They will be responsible for creating content assets, contributing to video and audio production and creating interactive content assets.

The postholder will be a part of our new digital education team and will need to be a self-starter who is able to think on their feet, adapt as the platform and course catalogue evolves, and be proactive in offering suggestions and finding solutions.

Courses are built on the Moodle platform.

EtonX courses are available for free to state sector schools across the UK, with a focus on schools in Middlesbrough, Dudley and Oldham.

Main Duties:

Building courses in the EtonX learning management system;
Creating dynamic content objects using design tools such as , Articulate Storyline and the Adobe Creative Suite;
Testing digital activities, reviewing, and proofreading content;
Supporting with the production of audio and video content;
Researching images, sending copyright requests and managing copyright records;
Troubleshooting, providing support, and assisting in the delivery of training and workshops, both inperson and online;
Providing guidance to freelancers, external clients and Eton teachers for digital content creation;
Providing administrative support to the EtonX content team;
Reporting any platform bugs and platform requirements for content to the Platform Lead;
Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Head of EtonX Content or the Head of Digital Education;
Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;
All positions at Eton are classed as 'regulated activity' as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including by not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

Working Pattern

The postholder will work 35 hours per week, working from 9am to 5pm five days per week with an hour for lunch each day, over 52 weeks per year. There is the possibility for this to be a parttime position, working 21 hours over 3 days a week and salary and holiday allowance would be adjusted accordingly.
The postholder will be entitled to 21 days contractual annual leave, plus additional discretionary leave over the Christmas shutdown period (normally 3 days) and bank holidays.
NB When bank holidays fall within a school term period, this is considered to be a working day and a day off in lieu will be given.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should:

Have meticulous attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills;
Be organised and willing to take responsibility for administrative tasks;
Have the ability to quickly learn new digital tools and troubleshoot technical issues;
Have a genuine interest in education and technologyenhanced learning;
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to liaise with a wide variety of people;
Value diversity and take pride in creating inclusive content;
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff.

Ideally the incumbent would also have experience of:

Content development workflows and processes;
Building content in an online learning environment, preferably Moodle;
Producing visual content assets using tools such as and Articulate Storyline;
Experience of producing audiovisual content and using video and/or photo editing software (e.g., Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro).

In addition to your experience, the role may be for you if you:

Have a willingness to learn;
Are friendly and courteous;
Are flexible with a keen eye for detail you have the ability to juggle a variety of competing tasks, to organise your time and to prioritise effectively so nothing slips through the cracks;
Are able to show integrity, honesty and reliability;
You have a high degree of personal integrity and the demonstrable ability to deal with confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Have a 'cando' attitude and an adaptable mindset.

The postholder's normal place of work will be w