Junior Learning Technologist - Lecture Capture

Job description

This is a full time, fixed term position for 1 year with a starting salary of £34,007 per annum, closing on Sunday, 11 January 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Tim Linsey, Head of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) or Ms Debbie Ginsburg, Senior Learning Technologist.

The Role:

Kingston is rolling out a dedicated lecture capture system ready for the 2026/7 academic year. The role will support digital and online learning and teaching and core learning technologies, with a focus on lecture capture. Specifically, the role will support the training of university staff in the effective use of a new institutional lecture capture system in teaching and learning. This will involve running a wide range of staff development workshops, both face to face and online, delivering one-to-one support sessions, developing training materials and other asynchronous online support resources, supporting online accessibility, and providing general support and problem solving in using and implementing learning technologies related to lecture capture.

The Person:

The successful candidate will be passionate about using technologies to enhance learning and teaching. They will have a minimum of a BA/BSc in a relevant area (e.g. Graphic Design, Education, Education Technology, Computer Science, or other degree where relevant digital skills were developed) and will be an experienced learning technologist with a minimum of 2 years in such a role. They will have significant experience in supporting academic staff in online, blended and digitally supported learning, teaching and assessment, including the use of core learning technologies (including a VLE), and in developing and planning online learning, teaching and assessment resources. Ideally, they will be experienced in using and supporting lecture capture systems. They will also have an understanding of inclusive higher education pedagogies, particularly in reference to online learning, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Directorate:

The Academic Services Directorate includes Research & Impact, Knowledge Exchange, Academic Registry, Quality Assurance and Enhancement, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre, Brand, Communications and Public Affairs and Development, Alumni Relations & Engagement (DARE). Collectively the Directorate supports academics in their research and KE activities and supports some of the University’s governance and decision-making committees, maintains academic regulations, develops and implements academic policies, oversees the quality and standards of academic provision and leads the development of education practices across the University.

The Directorate is responsible for stimulating cutting edge research, impact and knowledge exchange and supporting a vibrant community of graduate research students, to increase the volume, impact and visibility of our research and business activities. We actively liaise with Faculties and researchers to support and develop research activities across all disciplines and provide related training and development opportunities. We foster interdisciplinary working to promote, advance and share knowledge with the overall aim of securing new revenue sources and contributing to regional prosperity. Our goal is to foster and sustain a vibrant research culture in which our researchers and research students can flourish.

As a directorate, we identify opportunities for innovation, see change as an opportunity, value constructive feedback and share good practice across the University.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 35 days annual leave
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre
• Discounts on Perks a Work
• Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
• Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning
• Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Kingston University values

As an employee of Kingston University you are expected to work to our values framework. Our values underpin everything that we do, they shape how we interact with each other; how we support our students; and how we achieve our strategic objectives.

Inclusive: to value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully.

Innovative: to apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress.

Ambitious: to pursue excellence for oneself, the university and our communities.

Enterprising: to recognise and act on opportunities.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kingston Upon Thames

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English