English Language Online Programme Content Developer

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Global College collaborates with Heriot-Watt University Online to develop its online English Language portfolio, including Pre-sessional English. The role focuses on managing content development, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely delivery of materials for online provision.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in online materials, platforms, and teaching international cohorts, plus Delta or DipTESOL qualifications and a Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in online materials and content development.
• Strong knowledge in online learning platforms.
• Strong evidence of online teaching, specifically international students.
• Cambridge DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL
• Postgraduate Master’s degree in any field
• Significant Pre-sessional experience
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Line manage the English Language Online Programme Assistant.
• Lead the online development of materials and content by directing the English Language Online Assistant to suitable resources for use on the online programme.
• Be the key link between HWU Online and PSE Team.
• Identify English language materials/content aligned with the existing PSE programme.
• Coordinate with HW online team and PSE team leader on structure and content.
• Research, write, rewrite, edit and test materials/content.
• Design assessments.
• Quality assurance – liaise with Global College QA Lead.
• Ensure deadlines are met and project team kept informed.

Skills

Online materials

Online learning platforms

Online teaching (intl students)

Content editing/testing

Independence & teamwork

Education

First degree in any field

Cambridge DELTA

Trinity DipTESOL

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Title:English Language Online Programme Content Developer

Grade and Salary range: Grade 7, £38,448 to £48,337 per annum

FTE and working pattern:Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term for 6 months

Organisation Name:Global College

Start Date: We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible

Purpose of Role

Global College has a vision to expand its online English Language provision, to meet the university’s Strategy 2035 aspirations with respect to sustainability and ‘Global Reach’. Student numbers on the Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme have increased to well over 1,000 and the university has made a strategic decision to take the programme completely online, in a project between the Global College and Heriot Watt Online.

We are seeking a well‑organised colleague who is able to meet deadlines and work autonomously in supporting the development of materials for Heriot-Watt Global College’s online English Language portfolio including Pre-sessional English.

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Line manage the English Language Online Programme Assistant.
• Lead the online development of materials and content by directing the English Language Online Assistant to suitable resources for use on the online programme.
• Be the key link between key stakeholder in the HWU Online and PSE Team.
• Identification of English language materials/content aligned with the existing PSE programme
• Liaison between the Heriot Watt online team and PSE team leader in selection of appropriate structure and content
• Researching, writing, re‑writing, editing and ‘testing’ materials/content
• Assessment design
• Quality assurance – liaison with Global College’s Quality Assurance Lead
• Working to ensure deadlines are met and the project team are fully informed

This job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the HWU Online Team and PSE Programme Director.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

A first degree in any field, and one of the following combinations:

• Strong experience in online materials and content development.
• Strong knowledge in online learning platforms.
• Strong evidence of online teaching, specifically international students.
• Cambridge DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL
• Postgraduate Master’s degree in any field
• Significant Pre-sessional experience

Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• TEAP qualification and/or membership of relevant professional body (e.g. BALEAP)
• Experience of pre-sessional English language teaching

We welcome and will consider flexible working patternse.g.,part-time working and job share options.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application promptly.

We recognise that many candidates use AI tools during the application process and are comfortable with AI being used as a supporting aid. However, we want to hear from you, not AI.

Your application should be an authentic representation of your skills, experience and achievements. Applications that appear to have been fully generated by AI may not accurately reflect your suitability for the role and are therefore discouraged.

At interview, candidates will be expected to discuss and provide evidence of the experience, skills and examples included in your application.

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