Who we are

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on an 18th Century Estate near Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.

We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming. With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world. Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

What we offer

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over the winter break and an additional 4 days over Easter.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders

About your role

We have an exciting opportunity for an MIS Software Developer to join our team. Are you a detail-driven problem solver with a passion for data and systems that make a real impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work supports student success and institutional excellence?

We’re looking for a dynamic MIS professional to join our newly merged college, bringing together the best of Weymouth and Kingston Maurward. This is an exciting time to be part of our journey as we enhance our digital infrastructure and data capabilities across two beautiful campuses.

Join our MIS team at Coastland College and help shape the digital tools that support thousands of learners across Dorset.

There is the possibility for hybrid or remote working. You’ll be part of a collaborative team driving innovation in internal systems and public-facing applications.

Experience with education MIS platforms such as Unit-E, ProSolution, or similar systems is highly desirable. Candidates with a strong understanding of these platforms will be well-positioned to contribute effectively from day one. Equally important is the ability to quickly learn and support custom-built and internal systems, ensuring seamless integration and ongoing development across the college’s digital infrastructure. Hours: 37 per week

So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you.

The important bit

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.

We’re here to help you

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.