Content Author BTEC Firsts - Business -unit 9 - Fully Remote

Pearson; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education company is seeking a Content Author to produce high-quality learning and assessment materials. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of the applied science vocational sector, excellent communication skills, and teaching experience. This role requires adherence to strict guidelines and collaboration with Pearson teams to ensure materials are effective and error-free.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area.
• Experience in writing educational materials and applied science teaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce error-free learning and assessment materials.
• Ensure materials comply with the Global Content Policy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

In-depth knowledge of applied science

Education

UK recognised teaching qualification

Teaching experience in relevant subject area

Job description

Content Author - BTEC First - Business Unit 9

About Pearson: We are committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best.

Purpose: The Content Author is responsible for producing error-free, factually accurate learning and assessments materials that align with given subject and writing guidance.

Core Services and Expectations

• Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.
• Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
• Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
• Attend any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.
• Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability.
• Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.
• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection software, a suitable internet connection, and a personal, secure email account.
• Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities.
• Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration, and/or safeguarding issues.

Role Specific Services and Expectations

• Ensure learning and assessment materials comply with the Global Content Policy, fully support accessibility, diversity, equality, and inclusion, and sensitivity guidelines.
• Ensure all applicable learning and assessment materials produced are of high quality and show sufficient coverage of the topics and assessment criteria as set out in the applicable guidelines.
• Ensure all materials are appropriate to the specific range of ability and will result in good discrimination and differentiation at all levels.
• Advise on subject specialist matters throughout the production process and provide feedback where necessary.
• Adhere to the production schedules and turnaround requests, keeping Pearson informed of your availability which could affect deadlines.
• Produce learning and assessment materials to ensure they meet the level of demand, and the questions are clear, fit for purpose, and error-free.
• Provide accurate sources used and, where applicable, so that Pearson can request copyright permission to use the material.
• Ensure that appropriate graphics, photographs, diagrams, or images (where required) are from approved sources and free from error.
• Comply with the demands of the writing guidance.
• Review, report, and clearly mark up comments and produce revised learning and assessment materials, as and when required, throughout the production process.
• Provide feedback on drafts at each stage and attend online sign-off meeting(s) where required.
• Ensure all associated materials are updated throughout the production process.

Experience and Qualifications required

Experience: Essential - Excellent communication skills, in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject area, and experience working within an applied science vocational sector.

• Desirable: Written educational materials experience, applied science teaching experience or worked in a scientific industry, and ability to write at Level 3/A Level vocational standard.

Qualifications: A minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years, a UK recognised teaching qualification, and qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson.