T Level - Media - Content Author

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Content Author for Media to produce accurate assessments aligned with specifications. This role involves creating high-quality assessment materials, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and promoting diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in curriculum development and quality assurance, alongside a recognized teaching qualification. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and supports personal growth while making a significant impact on learners' outcomes.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of specific content areas and assessments.
• Experience in leading quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality assessment materials that meet criteria.
• Ensure materials are clear, error-free, and appropriate for learners.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Quality Assurance

Assessment Design

Training Coordination

Education

UK Recognised Teaching Qualification

Relevant Teaching Experience

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T Level - Media - Content Author, London

Client:

Pearson

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Welcome to Elevate

As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it’s essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.

As part of a programme of modernisation, we are updating our senior associate roles and responsibilities across our qualifications.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.

Content Author - Media (Core Exams)

About Pearson

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

The Content Author is responsible for producing error-free, factually accurate assessments that align with the subject specification.

Core Services and Expectations

When carrying out your role, please be mindful that you represent Pearson and should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, you should:

• Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.
• Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
• Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
• Attend any meetings or training sessions relevant to your role, as requested by Pearson.
• Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of your ability.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.
• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection, a suitable internet connection, and a secure personal email account.
• Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner regarding responsibilities.
• Raise concerns if you suspect or are made aware of malpractice, maladministration, or safeguarding issues.

Role Specific Services and Expectations

In addition to Pearson’s core expectations, role-specific services include:

• Ensuring assessment materials comply with policies, support accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
• Producing high-quality assessment materials that cover the assessment criteria.
• Ensuring materials are appropriate to the ability range and facilitate good discrimination and differentiation.
• Advising on subject-specific matters and providing feedback during production.
• Adhering to production schedules and keeping Pearson informed of your availability.
• Producing assessment questions that provide balanced content and assessment criteria.
• Ensuring questions are clear, fit for purpose, and error-free.
• Providing accurate sources and obtaining copyright permissions where necessary.
• Using reputable sources for graphics, photographs, diagrams, or images.
• Ensuring mark schemes are appropriate and correct.
• Complying with specification demands regarding duration, questions, and rubric clarity.
• Reviewing, reporting, and marking comments, and producing revised materials as needed.
• Providing feedback on drafts and attending sign-off meetings.
• Supporting and updating materials throughout the production process.
• Signing off final assessment materials.
• Supporting modified paper amendments as requested.

Experience and Qualifications required:

Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of the specific content area, assessments, and curriculum development.
• Ability to provide and coordinate training.
• Experience in leading quality assurance activities.

Qualifications:

• Depending on the qualification, contact Pearson if requirements are unclear.
• For Vocational Qualifications (e.g., BTEC/FS): A minimum of one full academic year of relevant teaching experience within the last 8 years and/or extensive knowledge of Pearson assessments and standards within the last 5 years.
• A UK recognised teaching qualification.

Note: Pearson may request proof of qualifications upon successful application.

Application Information

Opportunities are available for teaching professionals to join our teams of examiners, moderators, and verifiers.