English Curriculum Specialist

Reporting to: English Lead & Curriculum Leads

Location: Work from home – anywhere in UK. We have an office in central London if you prefer to work in the office. 

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience 

Start date: As soon as possible (or Easter 2022 for applicants still in teaching)

Closing date: Friday 10th December

Overview: 

Do you want to join one of the fastest-growing AI startups in the world? 

At CENTURY Tech, we use AI, neuroscience and learning science to create the world’s most advanced learning technologies. Our tools personalise learning to every student and empower teachers and organisations with rich data insights. We work with leading schools, Ministries of Education, universities and companies across the world.

As demand for high-quality edtech increases, we’re now looking for an outstanding English Curriculum Specialist to create original, engaging content for our learning platform within the curriculum team. 

This role also includes demonstrating the platform to prospective schools or partners and delivering training on how best to use CENTURY to support teachers and learners across various contexts.

Founded by entrepreneur Priya Lakhani OBE in 2013, CENTURY’s mission is to use technology to remove roadblocks to learning so that every student can succeed. We’re a close-knit team of 80 people united by a mission to use technology to improve the world. We’re powered by a strong startup culture and backed by long-term investors aligned with our goals.  

Our team has won the MIT Solve, CogX Innovation Award, EdTechXGlobal Award, GESS Award, AI Award and many more. We've also been named Economic Disruptor of the Year by the Spectator and were recognised by UNESCO as a finalist in its ICT in Education Prize.

Responsibilities & Duties – Reporting to the English Lead:   

• Map comprehensive English language and literature courses in line with various specifications & curricula as required   
• Create educational content – slideshows, videos and questions   
• Quality assure slideshows, videos & questions   
• Create and build suitable courses to meet specific requirements

Responsibilities & Duties – Reporting to the Curriculum Leads:   

• Map comprehensive courses in line with various specifications & curricula as required   
• Create educational content for other courses – slideshows, videos and questions   
• Demonstrate our online platform to potential new schools or partners   
• Train and equip existing schools or partners with the knowledge and skills to embed the use of the platform in their practice   
• Deliver training on how best to use CENTURY to support teachers and learners in other contexts

Specific requirements :   

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)   
• Right to work in the UK   
• Experience teaching at GCSE level    
• Extensive subject knowledge   
• Experience creating engaging learning resources and assessments (for young people or adults)   
• Excellent written and oral communication skills   
• Outstanding attention to detail   
• Able to take the initiative and go the extra mile   
• Passionate about the difference that technology can make to outcomes of all learners

Next steps:

If you are excited by the prospect of creating outstanding educational content to reduce teacher workload and improve student outcomes, then we want to hear from you! We’re offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus your birthday and three extra days at Christmas off.

CENTURY Tech is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide two references. Details of our recruitment process can be found on our website: century.tech/safer-recruitment-policy    

To apply, send your CV, covering letter and an example of a learning resource you have produced to info@century.tech. 

Please note that applications will be processed as they are received, so early application is advised.