Subject Matter Expert (Language Expert) - Fully Remote

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson UK is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (Language Expert) for a fully remote role to shape and develop qualification content and assessment. The position targets Level 2 and Level 3 vocational standards and is suitable for writers with experience creating educational materials for learners aged 14–19.

You will write and review units, summarise materials, and ensure clear, accessible resources. Strong teaching background and IT proficiency are valued in a remote, UK-wide setup.

Qualifications

• Have recent teaching experience in a vocational sector.
• Hold a teaching qualification and level 4 standard.
• Strong written communication in your sector.
• Able to summarise and create educational materials.
• Industry experience not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write the units assigned to you.
• Technically edit/review units within your chosen sector/subject area.
• Must have an understanding and experience of working within a vocational sector and/or have taught this subject to learners aged 14-19. Must have a good understanding of vocational qualifications in the sector
• You have written educational materials and are adept at summarising materials and creating educational materials
• This is a position for a current development. You must be able to write at Level 2 and Level 3 vocational standard

Skills

Curriculum writing

Educational material development

Editing

IT literacy

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 4 qualification

Tools

MS Office

Content management tools

Job description

Subject Matter Expert (Language Expert) - Fully Remote

At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.

We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

Purpose

We are looking for innovative writers with fresh ideas that motivate our learners and set them on the path to success. If you would like to be involved in shaping and developing our qualification content and assessment.

Responsibilities

• You would be expected to write the units assigned to you.
• You may also be expected to technically edit / review units within your chosen sector/subject area.
• Must have an understanding and experience of working within a vocational sector and/or have taught this subject to learners aged 14-19. Must have a good understanding of vocational qualifications in the sector
• You have written educational materials and are adept at summarising materials and creating educational materials
• Industry experience not required but preferred
• This is a position for a current development. You must be able to write at Level 2 and Level 3 vocational standard

Experience/qualifications needed

• Have recent relevant teaching experience
• Have a relevant teaching qualification
• Have been educated to a level 4 standard with relevant qualifications
• Have good written communication skills particularly in your sector/subject area of choice
• Confident use of IT
• Have the ability to pick up new skills quickly and apply them (writing of assessment criteria)