Learning Technologist

Hours: Full time - fixed term for two years

Location: Remote working with occasional office working. Office location: 39-41 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3LB

Would you like to work for an organisation steeped in history but focused on the future and recognised worldwide as a centre of excellence? An organisation that promotes a healthy work/life balance and recognises and rewards achievements? If so, then Norland is the place for you.

Our TEF Gold-rated award-winning early years undergraduate degree and integrated diploma programme is world-renowned for delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. We hold permanent taught degree awarding powers and offer our own BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care degree alongside the prestigious Norland diploma. We have won multiple awards, including winning the UK’s top Small or Specialist Provider award on numerous occasions at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards. In 2021, Whatuni presented us with a special one-off award as the top UK university for Enhanced Graduate Outcomes.

We are looking to appoint a fixed term Learning Technologist to join our busy and thriving Learning, Teaching and Research department to enhance the quality of learning, teaching and research at Norland through the effective integration of technologies and pedagogies for synchronous and asynchronous digital, blended and online learning.

You will work collaboratively with academic and professional staff to design, implement and evaluate technology-enhanced learning experiences, promote digital innovation, and ensure an excellent experience for students, Newly Qualified Nannies, Norlanders and staff.

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting academic staff and/or students in the use of learning technologies or virtual learning environments (e.g. Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard), experience of designing, developing and evaluating digital or blended learning resources and an understanding of pedagogical approaches underpinning digital and blended learning.

You must hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in Education, Educational Technology, Digital Learning, IT, or a related discipline and be willing to engage in further training relevant to the role.

You will need to be a self-starter, with the ability to get on well with people, be highly organised in order to meet deadlines and work to a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. A flexible approach to work and a friendly, approachable nature are key to being successful in this role.

Norland employee benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure days at Christmas
• Free onsite staff parking
• Free onsite tea and coffee
• Occasional staff lunches
• Staff and departmental away days
• Income support scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Discounts with Sodexo
• Access to a corporate health cash plan
• Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service
• Option to lease an electric vehicle.

To apply:

Please click on the 'Apply' button above and complete our online application form. You will also be asked to provide a copy of your CV and a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Janet Rose.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Rebecca Digby, Vice Principal - Head of Learning, Teaching and Research on 01225 904263 or email rebecca.digby@norland.ac.uk.

For further information about Norland please visit our website at https://www.norland.ac.uk/work-at-norland/

Closing date: 9am, Friday 6 February 2026

Interview date: Friday 13 February 2026 either online or in person.

All candidates should ensure that they are available to attend an interview at any time on the above date before applying; alternative interview dates and times are not usually able to be offered.

Norland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Norland welcomes applications from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in education.

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with Norland’s policies and procedures.