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E- Learning (Systems) Developer
Permanent Contract
Salary band: £21,599 - £29,369
Grade 7

Southampton City College

To have key responsibility for the set-up and maintenance of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), using the open source software, “Moodle”. To continue to develop other bespoke integrated systems which fall under the e-learning banner.

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Web Development – to build bespoke customisations and to research the network with other developers

• Have the key technical responsibility for the administration of Moodle at the server, making back-ups, documenting changes to the module/block set-up etc., to allow for streamlined upgrades at a later date. This may involve out of hours working

• To assist the Learning Technology Manager in shaping a strategic plan for future development

• Develop the interface between Moodle and other college systems and to coordinate work with other departments to further the goal of interoperability.

• To communicate bugs and functionality changes to the student tracking system vendor company and IT support as appropriate.

• Develop Moodle at City College to include a full range of resources including streaming media development with interoperable functionality.

Also: along with the E-learning Facilitators:

• Administrate the general day-to-day running of Moodle, including creating and distributing user IDs and passwords, checking content consistency, collating statistics, creating and assigning courses and staff, providing support materials etc

• To train and support staff and students in the use of Moodle. To assist staff with the uploading of materials to Moodle and to manage these materials.