Content Creator - Computing
United Kingdom
Vacancy listed 10/12/2024
Application deadline 23/12/2024
Details



Are you a passionate and experienced primary school teacher with a love for Computing?

Would you love the opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic publishing environment? If you’re enthusiastic about empowering teachers and have a degree in Computing this could be the perfect role for you. 


About Kapow Primary 


Kapow Primary is an innovative, UK-based, online publishing product that supports primary school teachers through expertly created and sequenced planning, teacher CPD videos, lesson plans and other resources and guidance, all created by experts in their fields. Although we are a young company, over 7,500 English primary schools trust Kapow to support their teaching of the foundation subjects. 
 
To find out more about Kapow Primary, you can take out a free 7-day trial of the website. 
 

 The role 
 
Reporting to one of our content team leads, you will play a key role in shaping the core of what we offer. Working closely with other content creators, curriculum specialists, editors, designers, video editors and digital experts, you will use your teaching experience and subject knowledge to create high-quality, inspirational materials for teachers and pupils. 
 
To succeed in the role you will need to be quick to pick up the required digital publishing and writing skills and not be afraid of new software and technology. 
 
You will receive training on using our publishing platform, writing for an online audience and script writing as well as additional on-boarding training. 
 
You will need to have good commercial awareness and embrace working as a member of a team with colleagues from other disciplines such as project managers, designers and marketeers and be willing to present subject-specific CPD webinars. 
 

What you will do 
 
Under the guidance of your team lead, you will: 
  • Create and update learning resources: Plan, write, and develop high-quality lessons and associated materials with input from curriculum, video, and design teams. 
  • Maintain content quality: Regularly review and refresh resources to ensure they stay relevant, accurate, and engaging. 
  • Stay current: Monitor developments in education policy and curriculum guidance. 
  • Collaborate: Work with colleagues across marketing, customer support, design, and video. 
  • Follow house style: Ensure consistency and quality across all published content. 
  • Manage projects: Oversee your content from conception to completion, meeting deadlines and deliver
  • Engage with teachers: Respond to subject-specific queries from our customers and present CPD webinars. 


You will have: 

Essential 

  • Several year’s experience of teaching in a primary school, preferably as a subject leader in Computing. 
  •  Proven experience in planning high-quality lessons for primary children. 
  •  Proven ability of being creative and aspirational in your teaching ideas. 
  •  Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
  •  A keen eye for detail and exceptional written skills. 
  • An excellent command of written English and grammar. You will be tested on your grammar and spelling skills as part of the recruitment process. 
  • An interest and understanding of the digital world. Be a ‘digital native’. 
  • A willingness to learn about, implement and ensure best practice for writing and publishing digital content, including video content. 
  • A proactive attitude and well-organised mindset. 
  • Strong motivation to hit deadlines and deliver high-quality work on time. 
  • The ambition to transition to a new career within a commercial publishing business. 
 

Desired 
 
  • A degree in Computing
  • Experience of digital and educational publishing
  • Good knowledge of MS Office/G-Suite. 
 

Personal competencies 
 
You will be: 

  • Fastidious, yet creative, tendencies and process-orientated. 
  • Someone who enjoys innovation, creativity and problem-solving.
  • Able to voice an opinion within a group. 
  • Able to effectively communicate both internally and externally, orally and in writing. 
  • A keen and committed team player. 
  • Commercially-minded and able to prioritise. 
  • A calm, well-organised person who goes the extra mile to hit deadlines. 
  • Hungry for success but also likes to have fun at work. 
  • Adaptable and open minded. 

 
What we can offer 
 
  • Competitive salary.
  • An opportunity to use your teaching experience in a new career that still makes a difference to teachers and children. 
  • Autonomous responsibility in a team committed to ensuring each other’s success.
  • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), with bank holidays on top. 
  • Extra time off on your birthday. 
  • Regular team and company social events. 
  • Pension contribution. 
  • 4 x death in service life assurance. 
  • Access to an online private GP and counselling service. 
  • Westfield Health (money back scheme for dental, optician and physiotherapy). 
 

Location

At Kapow, we’re creating spaces where face-to-face collaboration, innovation, and team spirit can thrive.  Our main office is in London Bridge and we are also growing our regional hubs  and networks so that team members can meet in person and work together regularly.  

We will therefore favour candidates who can be in one of the following co-working spaces for minimum 3 days a week:

Manchester,  Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, Brighton or London

You can find the addresses for the co-working spaces here:
https://wizuworkspace.com/
https://runwayea.st/

You must have the right to work in the UK. 
 
Please apply on this LINK by December 23rd , 2024. Interviews will take place in January 2025. Please upload a cover letter to explain how you think you can benefit our team. 
 







Notes

Please ensure you have a CV and a cover letter ready before starting the application process.

This vacancy has now been closed