Senior Educational Content Writer

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous leave

Professional development

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24, a dynamic educational publisher in East London, seeks a Senior Educational Content Writer to craft high-quality textbooks, digital resources, workbooks and assessments, aligned with curriculum standards and pedagogical best practices.

You will collaborate with subject experts and editors, manage multiple projects to tight deadlines, and develop engaging, age-appropriate content across subjects.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in educational writing or curriculum development.
• Ability to write clear, engaging educational content for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and curriculum design.
• Experience with South African curriculum standards is highly desirable.
• Portfolio of writing samples required.
• Based in or able to commute regularly to East London.

Responsabilidades

• Write, edit, and proofread educational content for textbooks and e-learning.
• Develop engaging content across subjects and grade levels.
• Ensure alignment with curriculum frameworks.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and editors.
• Conceptualize and develop creative approaches to present educational information.
• Adhere to style guides and maintain consistent tone.
• Participate in content review meetings and provide feedback.
• Manage multiple writing projects and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to development of new content strategies and formats.

Conocimientos

Educational writing

Editing

Curriculum design

Research

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

CMS

Publishing tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing educational publishing house based in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a talented Senior Educational Content Writer. This role involves crafting high-quality, engaging, and accurate educational materials for various subjects and age groups. The Senior Content Writer will be responsible for conceptualizing, writing, and editing content for textbooks, digital learning platforms, workbooks, and assessments, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and pedagogical best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled writer with a passion for education to contribute to innovative learning resources within the East London area.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread educational content for textbooks, e-learning modules, and other learning materials.
• Develop engaging and age-appropriate content across a range of subjects and grade levels.
• Ensure all content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with relevant national curriculum frameworks.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and editors to ensure content quality and pedagogical soundness.
• Conceptualize and develop creative approaches to present educational information effectively.
• Adhere to style guides and maintain a consistent tone and voice across all content produced.
• Participate in content review meetings and provide constructive feedback.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of new content strategies and formats.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in educational writing, content creation, or curriculum development.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging educational content for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and curriculum design.
• Excellent research, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with South African curriculum standards is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using content management systems or digital publishing tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage project timelines effectively.
• A portfolio of writing samples demonstrating expertise in educational content creation is required.
• Must be based in or able to commute regularly to East London.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with a leading educational publisher.
• Contribution to medical aid and provident fund.
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to the publishing industry.
• Creative and collaborative work environment.
• Potential for career growth within the company.