Global Online English Programme Content Lead

Uniglobal Technologies; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for an English Language Online Programme Content Developer within the Global College. This full-time, fixed-term role supports expanding the university’s online English language provision, including the Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme, aligned with Strategy 2035 for sustainability and global reach.

The role leads the development of online learning materials, coordinates with the Global College, Heriot-Watt Online, and the PSE team,

Qualifications

• First degree in any field.
• Strong experience in online materials and content development.
• Strong knowledge of online learning platforms.
• Strong evidence of online teaching, specifically with international students.
• Cambridge DELTA or Trinity DipTESOL qualification
• Postgraduate Master's degree in any field.
• Significant Pre-sessional experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• TEAP qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body such as BALEAP (desirable)
• Experience of pre-sessional English language teaching (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Line manage the English Language Online Programme Assistant
• Lead the online development of materials and content
• Direct the English Language Online Assistant to suitable resources for use on the online programme
• Act as the key link between stakeholders in Heriot-Watt Online and the PSE Team
• Identify English language materials and content aligned with the existing PSE programme
• Liaise between the Heriot-Watt online team and the PSE team leader in selecting appropriate structure and content
• Research, write, re-write, edit, and test materials and content
• Contribute to assessment design
• Support quality assurance processes in liaison with Global College's Quality Assurance Lead
• Ensure deadlines are met and keep the project team informed
• Undertake additional relevant duties as directed by the HWU Online Team and PSE Programme Director

Skills

Online materials development

Online learning platforms

English language teaching

Team collaboration

Education

First degree

Master's degree

DELTA or DipTESOL

TEAP / BALEAP membership (desirable)

Job description

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for an English Language Online Programme Content Developer within the Global College. This full-time, fixed-term role supports expanding the university’s online English language provision, including the Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme, aligned with Strategy 2035 for sustainability and global reach.

The role leads the development of online learning materials, coordinates with the Global College, Heriot-Watt Online, and the PSE team,