Instructional Designer, Business Administration Apprentice
INSTITUTE FOR OPTIMUM NUTRITION TRUST LTD

This apprenticeship role is an opportunity to gain experience in instructional design while learning how to create engaging learning environments. Working under supervision, you will assist in developing online learning materials, supporting the academic team, and gaining technical skills related to e-learning platforms such as Moodle.

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What will the apprentice be doing?

Working under supervision, you will assist in developing online learning materials, supporting the academic team, and gaining technical skills related to e-learning platforms such as Moodle. This role is ideal for someone interested in education, technology, and digital content creation.

Job Description:

Learning Management System (Moodle) and Course Development:

• Assist in creating engaging and high-quality learning environments and experiences
• Facilitate the delivery of ION courses, including consulting with the academic team, completing MS teams tasks, learn to redesign courses/modules, developing entire courses/modules, create training materials (teaching manuals and student guides)
• Learn industry-leading solutions to produce and maintain RelION/Moodle (and its external components) both course content, layout, visual and back end, fit for an online-first higher education institute providing an excellent high-quality presence
• Gain experience in using HTML coding for course layout customisation, improve user experience, and troubleshoot technical issues related to Moodle and e-learning platforms
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues reported by students or staff
• Learn about accessibility and usability best practices for online learning
• Learn how to integrate interactive learning features, multimedia content, and adaptive learning techniques to enhance engagement and student participation within the learning management system
• Liaise and coordinate with the wider academic team to ensure RelION/Moodle is always up to date with the latest information
• Assist with communications with the Virtual Campus site Host (Moodle), attend review and the academic team meetings
• Learn how to ensure the SSL is updated, and RelION/Moodle is regularly updated and reviewed
• Develop ability to advise, collaborate with, implement and maintain new infrastructure systems
• Learn how to develop, edit and oversee online learning material and content
• Analyse existing instructional material and provide proactive improvements
• Evaluate new eLearning materials
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practices and methods
• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
• Develop skills to create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, games etc.)
• Maintain project documentation and course/module folders
• Assist in regularly reviewing the student experience and implementing RelION/Moodle feedback after the Student Voice committees in agreement with the Head of Undergraduate Courses and Head of Corporate Services
• Train lecturers and students to use online learning systems
• Learn how to troubleshoot technical problems via reported user issues and managing the RelION inbox with direct feedback to students
• Assist with tracking RelION/Moodle activity and provide reports on activity to the academic team and at department meetings
• Develop skills to translate data & insights into compelling stories for the business

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprentice will be trained through on-the-job training and job shadowing, this will be on an ongoing basis. This training will take place at work. Any training or assessments related to the apprenticeship program will take place at London South East Colleges. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60 a year

Expected duration

1 Year 6 Months

Possible start date

28 Apr 2025

Date posted

11 Mar 2025

Reference number

1000308634

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A*-C / 9-4) Essential