Digital Developments Subject Matter Expert - BTEC Nationals Uniformed Protective Services

ROLE SUMMARY:

An external Subject Matter Expert provides up-to-date sector or subject specific expertise that feeds into the development of the given qualification(s). The Subject Matter Expert must have current sector/subject knowledge and/or experience relevant to the qualification(s) in question.

ESSENTIAL:

· Current sector experience/applied subject knowledge with at least two years experience

· Good communication skills including high standard of written English and IT skills

· Teamworking skills: the ability to work collaboratively and to give and receive constructive feedback in a positive, supportive way

· Basic working knowledge of a variety of digital media (eg software, digital images, social media, websites)

· Ability to accurately follow a brief and meet deadlines

· Flexibility to adapt to changing guidelines and attend training as required

· Experience of teaching/ delivery OR writing of educational resources OR assessment.

DESIRABLE:

· Educated to a level 4 standard (HNC/1st year degree) or above with relevant qualifications for the particular sector/subject area, or substantial vocational experience (at least 3 years)

· Knowledge and experience of teaching/ delivery, writing of educational resources and assessment.

· Significant experience of working with digital media.

RESPONSIBILITIES/TYPICAL TASKS:

· Contributing to the scoping and design of digital products including approaches to content, formative and summative assessment

· Commenting on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the product modules

· Writing and reviewing content or learning/ assessment activities for modules within the product

TYPICAL WORK HOURS:

Typically 3-5 days’ work when on a project. Work required may differ for certain projects.