Digital Learning Co-Ordinator

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the post are ever evolving as the needs of the post require. Reporting to the FET Development, Support and Quality Manager (Adult Education Officer (AEO)), the key responsibilities for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) initiatives to support the organisation's digital learning strategy and objectives,

• Promote and support the effective integration of digital technologies to enhance teaching, learning, assessment and learner engagement across face-to-face, blended and online learning environments,

• Provide training, mentoring and professional development opportunities to build the digital capability, confidence and competence of staff,

• Support and administer learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies, ensuring they are used effectively to support learning and assessment,

• Collaborate with programme teams and support services to design, develop and enhance high-quality digital, blended and online learning provision,

• Develop, source and support the creation of digital learning resources, multimedia content and online learning materials,

• Provide pedagogical and technical guidance to staff on digital learning methodologies, tools and best practices,

• Promote digital inclusion, accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure equitable access and participation for all learners,

• Research, evaluate and promote emerging technologies and innovative practices that can enhance teaching, learning and assessment,

• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement activities related to digital learning, online delivery and assessment practices,

• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness and impact of TEL initiatives, making recommendations for improvement and future development,

• Collaborate with ICT, quality assurance and other relevant departments to support the successful implementation of digital learning projects and initiatives,

• Support compliance with organisational policies and legislative requirements, including data protection, cybersecurity, copyright and academic integrity,

• Facilitate communities of practice and knowledge-sharing opportunities to encourage innovation and the sharing of effective digital learning practices,

• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by management commensurate with the role and objectives of the organisation.

Qualifications • Relevant third-level qualification (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications)

• Minimum three years' relevant experience in digital learning, online learning or educational technology

• Excellent communication, training and stakeholder engagement skills

• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development

Experience • Experience supporting the use of digital technologies in education, training or learning environments

• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital collaboration tools (e.g. Moodle, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365)

• Experience developing or supporting digital learning resources and materials

Terms and Conditions

Current Salary Scale:

€ 49,400 - €76,999

(Community Education Facilitator grade - Circular Letter 0058/2026)

Annual Leave:

35 days annual leave, excluding public holidays

Working Arrangements:

Full time - 35 hours per week. Attendance outside of normal hours will be by prior agreement with the CE/DFET/AEO.

Important notice regarding salary:

As per sectoral guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit may only apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting salary is not subject to negotiation.

Place of Work

The place of work will be determined upon appointment. This is subject to change in line with the requirements of the organisation.

Sick Leave

Sick leave will be in accordance with established procedures and conditions for Tipperary ETB staff.

Travel and Subsistence

Allowances in respect of travelling and subsistence will be payable in respect of approved journeys.

Offers of employment

Offers of employment are subject to, reference checks and pre-employment checks.

Citizenship Requirement

Eligible candidates must be:

(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

(d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4* permission or a Stamp 5 permission.

* Please note that a 50 TEU vis, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.

Garda Vetting

Tipperary ETB is registered with the National Vetting Unit (NVU). As part of the Board’s recruitment and selection process, offers of employment to all posts may be subject to NVU disclosure.

References

Tipperary ETB reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. Tipperary ETB also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Please note that candidates are requested not to submit references with their application form.

Pre-Employment Health Assessment

A candidate for, any person holding, the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of the ability to render regular and efficient service.

Candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Health Assessment which will be reviewed by the ETB's Occupational Health Service. An offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment health assessment.

Probation

Where a person is appointed to a position with Tipperary ETB the first twelve months of their contract will be regarded as the probationary period. The appointment will be confirmed subject to satisfactory performance of the duties of the post.

Superannuation and Retirement

Superannuation

The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil/Public Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are available on https://singlepensionscheme.gov.ie and www.tipperaryetb.ie

Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history.

The maximum retirement age for a member of the single public service pension scheme as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years.

Pension Abatement

If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.

However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013, any of which renders a person ineligible for the competition)the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible.

Department of Education Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 10/2007

The Department of Education introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease.

Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person's 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person's actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment).