Play-Based Learning Content Writer

Annual Salary: £23,000 pro rata

Contract: 15 hours per week. 12-month fixed term contract with a view to extend

Line Manager: Hannah Mollins

Recruiter: Lucy Hazlewood

Deadline: 20th October

At Twinkl Scotland, we pride ourselves on creating quality content for all ages and stages of Scottish education. From ELC, through Primary and now into Secondary, we aim to provide content that engages learners and supports Scottish educators in getting it right for every child. We are always looking for opportunities to further support our users and respond to current educational initiatives and, as such, we are now delighted to be focusing on developing resources to support play-based learning. Learning through play has always been an important part of early learning and childhood but we want to extend the opportunities and benefits of play-based learning throughout primary education, with a focus on delivering content that supports educators in delivering play experiences for older learners. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we look to develop a play-based learning product that can be used by educators across all ages and stages of education.

This role does not require you to work from the Twinkl office and meetings can be conducted via GoogleMeet/Hangouts when required. This is a remote, flexible position. Working hours can be agreed between you and your line manager to fit around your current commitments but you should have availability for team meetings during office hours.

Ongoing projects/how you’ll spend your day:

Ideate, develop and create innovative play-based learning resources that support adult understanding and provide inspiration for play experiences for children of all ages.

Work and communicate with other team members in an agile working team to achieve sprint goals.

To succeed in the role, you will:

Produce original content that is accurate, engaging and research-driven, according to a monthly target
Work as part of a team to identify content opportunities to further grow the product

In this role, you will learn:

The production process required for creating new and innovative resources
How to work as part of a team that is developing a new product to bring to market

You’ll work with:

Other Content Writers & Editors
Designers
Illustrators
Digital copywriters

Please submit a cover letter to help us better understand why you are interested in this position and how your skills and experience will make you successful in this specific role. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application/selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please include this at the foot of your covering letter. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.