Digital Educational Content Creator - Bath, United Kingdom - EZ Education

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for an educator who is excited by the prospect of creating innovative content for our learning programmes, delivered through DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish.

If you have a degree in Education or equivalent and are looking to utilise your skills outside of the classroom, we invite you to apply.

This role is hybrid or office-based, with at least three days based in our office in central Bath.

You will be responsible for creating new digital content to add to our highly successful programmes: DoodleMaths, DoodleEnglish, DoodleTables and DoodleSpell.

We are looking for someone who has the required educational background but who are also excited about the new learning opportunities that AI and tech can provide for children.

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and will have experience in creating engaging learning materials, and have empathy for the end user of your content.

You will:
Develop, write and proofread creative and innovative educational content, including explanations, introductory material and related questions.

Liaise with a wider team of education writers, project managers and designers to create engaging content.

Ensure content appeals to parents, teachers and young people through creativity and sound pedagogy.

Tailor content and style according to the age group and curriculum stage.

Keep on top of the changing educational landscape across the UK and beyond.

Understand your target audience and be committed to ensuring the content you create is delivered in a clear and kind way.

Take feedback in an open and collaborative manner.

If you are an organised and driven individual who is excited at the prospect of joining a high-growth ed tech company in Bath, we invite you to apply.

EXPERIENCE
EssentialA qualified teacher (QTS, PGCE or equivalent) with at least 1 year teaching/teaching placements in UK schools (not TEFL).
An eye for detail and faultless spelling and grammar.
Willingness and flexibility to create content across both maths and English.
Experience using apps and other tech products to enhance teaching and learning.
Awareness of language/vocabulary used by teachers in different phases of the Early Years and primary curriculums.
Understanding of the changing school landscape and the needs/pain-points for teachers.
DesirableExperience of teaching maths to 11-16 year olds would be desirable but not essential


COMPETENCIES
You have a keen eye for detail and are able to take the initiative
You are a problem solver and enjoy getting things done
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
You are positive, cheery and approachable
You are forward-thinking and passionate about helping people
You're incredibly organised and able to follow systems for producing and proofreading content
You are able to prioritise and manage your workload, enabling you to meet tight deadlines, while achieving results in a fast paced environment
You have a great work ethic
You work well both independently and in a team and respond well to feedback, as well as being able to offer your own


SALARY
Salary - £22,000 - £30,000 FTE dependent on experience

This role can be fully office-based or a hybrid of office-based to facilitate collaboration and teamwork.
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with some flexibility in working hours.

Start date:
January 2023

Initial interviews will be held via Zoom, with second interviews being held in our Bath-based offices.


BENEFITS:

28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Generous pension
Flexi-time working, the ability to work from home up to two days per week
Complimentary breakfast, drinks and snack options
Regular socials
Subsidised gym membership
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme


OUR COMPANY VALUES
We're passionate about education and social impact. We're constantly developing exciting and innovative ways to empower children to unlock their potential.

We've worked really hard to build our inclusive team culture and although we're all different people, we're united by our values.

Education - we are always learning
Integrity - we do the right thing
Well-being - we look after our physical and mental health
Focus - we do what matters
Resilience - we take on feedback, we adapt and we grow


Closing date for this role is 12th December. We will be looking to do telephone interviews the same week with in person interviews on 19th December.

We employ people based on your attitude, our shared values, your potential and your desire to develop your skills.

Here at DoodleLearning, we have designed our products to support children around the world, from local schools to refugee camps.

We know that our customers come from a range of backgrounds and we want our company to truly reflect the diversity that we see among the children who benefit from our technology.

We know that we need people with different backgrounds, cult