Biology Educational Writer

Location
Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol
Salary
17,645 to £18,598 per annum pro-rata
Posted
06 Oct 2017
Closes
03 Nov 2017
Ref
JEX - BIO
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

This is an opportunity for Biology graduates with a passion for education to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the study of Science through a paid position writing and technically checking educational resources that our customers – teachers throughout the UK – will use in their class to teach GCSE and A level Biology.

What you will achieve:

  • Published material that will help future learners succeed in their qualifications
  • Experience in publishing and education sectors
  • Develop research and planning skills to a specific project brief
  • Familiarisation of teaching requirements set by examination boards for GCSE and A level
  • Develop your teaching skills by gaining practise in structuring lessons, communicating theory and covering unit specifications/li>
  • Opportunity to develop own resource ideas

We’re looking for Biology graduates with:

  • A detailed knowledge of A Level and GCSE level Biology
  • An ability to adapt and improve methods of working so that any mistakes identified are not repeated!
  • An ability to communicate effectively, concisely – to write with flair and enthusiasm for your subject

Even without teaching experience, the ideal candidate will be able to apply creative strategies for teachers, taking the content students need to learn and presenting it in an accessible and digestible way.

6 month initial contract starting ASAP. There is a strong possibility of further publishing opportunities for the right candidate – including writing, checking and/or editorial work. 3-month probationary period.