English Language Online Programme Content Assistant

Uniglobal Technologies; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh is recruiting an English Language Online Programme Content Assistant within Global College. The part-time, fixed-term role supports the expansion of online English language provision, including the fully online Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme.

You will collaborate with online learning teams to develop, review, and quality assure course materials for international student audiences.

Qualifications

• A first degree in any field.
• Strong experience in online materials and content development.
• Strong knowledge of online learning platforms.
• Strong evidence of online teaching experience, specifically with international students.
• One of the following qualification and experience combinations: Cambridge DELTA or Trinity DipTESOL; Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL plus a Master’s degree; Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL plus significant Pre-sessional experience.
• Desirable: TEAP qualification and/or BALEAP membership.
• Desirable: Experience of pre-sessional English language teaching.

Responsibilities

• Identify English language materials and content aligned with the existing Pre-sessional English programme.
• Liaise between the HW Online team and the PSE team leader regarding programme structure and content selection.
• Research, write, re-write, edit, and test online learning materials and content.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes in liaison with the Global College Quality Assurance Lead.
• Ensure project deadlines are met and maintain communication with the project team.
• Undertake additional relevant duties associated with the role as directed by the HWU Online Team and PSE Programme Director.

Skills

Online materials development

Online teaching experience

Digital learning platforms

Content development

Course materials quality assurance

Education

First degree (any field)

Cambridge DELTA or Trinity DipTESOL

Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL + Master’s degree

Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL + significant Pre-sessional experience

Job description

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

This employer operates 3 active branch campuses in 3 countries (since 2005)

OVERVIEW Heriot-Watt University is recruiting an English Language Online Programme Content Assistant within Global College in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This part-time, fixed-term role supports the university’s expansion of online English language provision, including the fully online Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme. The position involves collaboration with online learning teams to develop, review, and quality assure course materials for international student audiences. The role is suited to professionals with experience in online English language teaching, digital learning content development, and pre-sessional education. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, managing deadlines, and contributing to collaborative academic projects.

Key responsibilities

• Identify English language materials and content aligned with the existing Pre-sessional English programme
• Liaise between the Heriot Watt Online team and the PSE team leader regarding programme structure and content selection
• Research, write, re-write, edit, and test online learning materials and content
• Contribute to quality assurance processes in liaison with the Global College Quality Assurance Lead
• Ensure project deadlines are met and maintain communication with the project team
• Undertake additional relevant duties associated with the role as directed by the HWU Online Team and PSE Programme Director

Requirements

• A first degree in any field
• Strong experience in online materials and content development
• Strong knowledge of online learning platforms
• Strong evidence of online teaching experience, specifically with international students
• One of the following qualification and experience combinations:
• Cambridge DELTA or Trinity DipTESOL
• Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL plus a postgraduate Master’s degree in any field
• Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL plus significant Pre-sessional experience
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Desirable: TEAP qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body such as BALEAP
• Desirable: Experience of pre-sessional English language teaching WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role contributes to the development of accessible and scalable online English language education for international students. As universities continue expanding digital learning opportunities, professionals who can design and maintain high-quality online language content play an important role in supporting student preparation and academic success. The position also supports institutional goals related to global reach and sustainability by helping deliver online programmes to large and diverse student populations. Effective collaboration between academic and online learning teams is central to maintaining quality and consistency across digital provision.

Bonus: Application advice

• Tailor your cover letter to demonstrate direct experience with online English language teaching and digital content development
• Provide clear examples of projects where you created, edited, or quality assured online learning materials
• Highlight experience working with international students, especially in pre-sessional or academic English contexts
• If you have used learning management systems or online teaching platforms, mention the specific systems and how you used them
• Prepare to discuss examples from your application during interview, including evidence of teamwork, deadline management, and independent working
• Ensure your application materials reflect your own voice and professional experience clearly and accurately