Content creator: Computing (International)
Salary £ Dependant on experience
Hybrid with up to 50% from home and the remainder in our London office. Whilst London is preferred, there is the possibility of working from a shared office space in Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester or Bristol)
Vacancy listed 28/03/2025
Application deadline 11/04/2025
Details
Contract Type: 6-month contract
Hours: Full-time or 4 days a week considered
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

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

Are you looking to apply your skills in a dynamic publishing environment? If you’re enthusiastic about empowering teachers in this subject, 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 7,600 English primary schools trust Kapow to support their teaching of the foundation subjects. 

We are now embarking upon our international growth and we have exciting plans ahead!
 
To find out more about Kapow Primary, you can take out a free 7-day trial of the website. 
 
 The role 
 
Reporting to the International Team Lead, you will be responsible for the creation of the International Kapow Computing scheme for Reception to Year 6. This will involve a mix of re-versioning existing content from the English product as well as some brand-new resources. You will work closely with other content creators on the domestic product as well as 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 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: Adapt existing computing content from the English product, as well as create high-quality learning materials for teachers and students. This includes lesson plans, teacher guidance, videos and presentations. 
  • Maintain content quality: Regularly review and refresh resources to ensure they stay relevant, accurate, and engaging. 
  • Market fit: Ensure the the materials you create are appropriate for the target international audiences. 
  • Stay current: Monitor developments in education policy and curriculum guidance. 
  • Collaborate: Work with colleagues across marketing, customer support, design, and video. 
  • Manage projects: Oversee your content from conception to completion, meeting deadlines and delivery expectations. 
  • Engage with teachers: Respond to queries from 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 to be 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 practices 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. 
  • A self-starter.
 
Desired 
  • Experience and or knowledge of international schools. 
  • Experience in digital and educational publishing.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office/G-Suite. 
 
Personal competencies 
 
You will be: 
  • Fastidious, yet creative, and process-orientated. 
  • Someone who enjoys innovation 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 uses their planning skills and initiative to ensure deadlines are met.  
  • 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. 
  • Day 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). 
 
You must have the right to work in the UK.

Please apply on this LINK by April 11th. 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.
Please note that once you start your application, you won’t be able to save your progress and return to it later. Make sure you have everything ready before you begin.

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