Job title: Business Curriculum and Materials Writer
Reports to: Dean
Division/dept: Higher Education and Pathways
Start Date: Immediately
Working hours: Full time 40 hours per week (6-9 months fixed term) (part time of 0.8, possibly 0.6 considered)
Location: Remote
Salary: £40,000 (per annum, pro rata)
Job Application Deadline: Please apply ASAP as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis - advert will close Friday 21st March
Job purpose
This role will involve the writing of key course content in Business and Management programmes at level 3, for onsite delivery as well as online delivery (with support and training from an online specialist). The postholder will develop the curriculum and ensure that all materials meet the requirements of the awarding body (ATHE) in line with the UKGC pedagogy. This will include lectures, seminars and interactive tasks along with relevant answer keys and session outlines.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Develop curriculum documents including module specifications, programme specifications, assessments, schemes of work and session outlines for a range of modules at level 3 including structures and how businesses work, communication in businesses, market research, financial controls, leading / managing people, marketing & sales, project management and organisational strategy. There is potential for future development work at levels 4 & 5.
* Design, write and produce course materials and assessments for business subjects for on-site delivery
* At the same time, complete the online templates for the Learning Designer and remain in contact to ensure the finished online materials meet expectations
* Ensure that all materials meet the required internal and external standards
* Design and develop assessments and suitable marking criteria
* Attend meetings as required
* Work effectively, diligently and with attention to detail, while meeting deadlines
* Any other duties linked to the role allocated by the Dean or other UKGC staff
Statutory requirements
* Eligibility to live and work in UK
Qualifications
Essential:
* An undergraduate degree in business
* A teaching qualification or Advance HE Fellowship (or equivalent)
Desirable:
* A postgraduate degree in business
Experience and knowledge
Essential:
* Relevant experience of producing materials in business across a wide range of business subjects
* Teaching experience in business
* Understanding of subject benchmarks and quality assurance
Desirable:
* Experience of creating materials for online delivery
Skills and Abilities
Essential:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
* Knowledge of Ms Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams
* Exceptional organisational skills
* Ability to work without close supervision and to set own priorities
Personal Qualities
Essential:
* A positive, ‘can-do’ approach to work
* Warm and welcoming personality and a good sense of humour
* Details focused
* Calm under pressure
* Flexible and adaptable
* Responds positively to new challenges, seeking solutions
This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.
***Please note the deadline to apply for this role is the 21st March but we will undertake regular shortlisting and interviews, therefore we may appoint for the role before the deadline. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply early.
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