Online English Language Programme Content Lead

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

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.