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Valenture Institute is a private online high school offering an academically rigorous, socially-rich learning experience that equips students with the skills and courage to drive social change for a sustainable future.
Description
The Learning Designer role at the Valenture Institute is primarily responsible for curating, augmenting, creating, and quality assuring secondary school course content and assessments that are suitable for high-touch online delivery. The incumbent will play a vital role in ensuring that the development of content is relevant to the learning cohort, of high quality and; developed within the required timelines and the scope of the project. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities
Use subject specifications to ensure that content meets the required examination standards, and determine the adequacy or inadequacy of content.
Conduct planning and analysis per subject area to recommend appropriate design solutions and strategies for online delivery.
Analyse the characteristics of Valenture’s learning management system (LMS) and emerging technologies and use the unique affordances of these technologies to make design decisions.
Transfer textbook-based content into a richly augmented format that meets online delivery objectives.
Develop educational content from scratch, making use of various sources, into a richly augmented format that meets online delivery objectives.
Research and source appropriate reference materials for the development of courses.
Work with subject matter experts and collaborate with production specialists to create targeted content in a wide variety of mediums to complement or support the curriculum.
Design and create targeted continuous assessment strategies that support students in their progression towards their summative examinations.
Work with project management and various operational stakeholders to ensure that deadlines are adhered to and that project communication takes place in a timely and effective manner.
Work on evaluation strategies to review the effectiveness of a design strategy, and review content at set intervals as part of Valenture’s approach to continuous improvement.
Perform auxiliary tasks, including, but not limited to briefing in graphics, and tracking the use of external assets.
Perform peer reviews across subjects and qualifications.
Contribute to department process improvements.
Requirements
Demonstrable experience as a Learning Designer, Instructional Designer, or Curriculum Developer
Undergraduate degree or A-levels in the required subject area (i.e. Mathematics)
Teaching or training background, and familiarity with Pearson Edexcel curriculum beneficial
Comfortable with the subject area of one of the subjects being developed
Knowledge of digital learning principles and practices
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and build collaborative work relationships
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Must be comfortable working remotely and independently
Ability to learn quickly and to work in a team environment
Demonstrated ability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritize work appropriately
Stable internet connection required
Having your own laptop would be an advantage but is not a requirement
Benefits
Family member discount for Valenture Institute
Remote work
Voluntary savings Programme
Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, your application is considered unsuccessful at this time.
Description
Valenture is an exciting new start-up in the online education space. Our mission is to evolve what it means to “go” to school by transforming physical limitations into digital opportunities. We do this by providing students worldwide with a fully supported, global online high school experience, steeped in academic excellence and rooted in sustainable practices. We believe in providing more than just a quality online education – we’re dedicated to building and empowering a purpose-driven, global student body and equipping them to make the best of both their individual and collective futures.
Realities of the role:
If you have a passion for education, contributing toward sustainable change and making a positive impact on the education landscape globally then keep reading!
We are looking for the ultimate communicator who is able to guide young students in making a decision to study an online high school program at Valenture Institute! In collaboration with their parents, you will be called upon to have meaningful and impactful conversations. Using your impeccable communication skills, you will be required to guide, motivate and enrol students into one of Valeture’s accredited programs. Your ability to connect with young high school students and their parents will be essential.
Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
Proactively engage with prospects via telephone, email, skype and webinars
Share your insights from chatting to students and parents to assist in building a robust admissions process
Use your strong communication skills to build rapport and create authentic connections with students around the globe
Facilitate the administration process of enrolled students from lead to enrolled student
Be required to continuously develop and improve your ability to perform your current role
Contribute toward building a student journey process
Effectively navigate a tech stack to ensure a quality experience for students
Be expected to work evening shifts when required (13h00 until 22h00)
Be expected to meet and exceed your daily metrics and targets
Attend roadshows (or similar events) educating students and parents
Maintain and strive to exceed minimum conversion rates and consistent productivity
Start date: As soon as possible
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of work experience, involving email and telephone engagements
Practical working knowledge of Gsuite and MSOffice
Ability to adapt to the fast pace of the business
Effective time management
Own reliable transport
Be able to work from home when required (Stable internet and quiet work area)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Excellent telephone and email etiquette.
Ability to build rapport via the phone and email.
Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
Positive attitude.
Adapt to change well
Thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment
Comfortable with working to team-specific, and individual, targets and deadlines
Benefits
Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, your application is considered unsuccessful at this time.
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