English Language Online Programme Content Developer

United Kingdom - International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

This employer operates 3 active branch campuses in 3 countries (since 2005)

OVERVIEW Heriot-Watt University is recruiting an English Language Online Programme Content Developer within Global College in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This full-time, fixed-term role supports the expansion of the university's online English language provision, including the Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme, as part of the institution's Strategy 2035 goals focused on sustainability and global reach. The role involves leading the development of online learning materials and coordinating across teams involved in online delivery. The successful candidate will contribute to content design, quality assurance, and collaboration between the Global College, Heriot-Watt Online, and the PSE team.

Key responsibilities

• Line manage the English Language Online Programme Assistant
• Lead the online development of materials and content
• Direct the English Language Online Assistant to suitable resources for use on the online programme
• Act as the key link between stakeholders in Heriot-Watt Online and the PSE Team
• Identify English language materials and content aligned with the existing PSE programme
• Liaise between the Heriot-Watt online team and the PSE team leader in selecting appropriate structure and content
• Research, write, re-write, edit, and test materials and content
• Contribute to assessment design
• Support quality assurance processes in liaison with Global College's Quality Assurance Lead
• Ensure deadlines are met and keep the project team informed
• Undertake additional relevant duties as directed by the HWU Online Team and PSE Programme Director

Requirements

• A first degree in any field
• Strong experience in online materials and content development
• Strong knowledge of online learning platforms
• Strong evidence of online teaching, specifically with international students
• Cambridge DELTA or Trinity DipTESOL qualification
• Postgraduate Master's degree in any field
• Significant Pre-sessional experience
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• TEAP qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body such as BALEAP (desirable)
• Experience of pre-sessional English language teaching (desirable)
• WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position supports the continued growth of online English language education at a university with an expanding international student population. By helping move the Pre-sessional English programme fully online, the role contributes to broader institutional goals related to accessibility, sustainability, and global engagement. The work also plays an important role in maintaining academic quality and ensuring that international students receive effective online language preparation before beginning degree study.

Bonus: Application advice

• Tailor your cover letter to demonstrate experience with online English language content development and international student teaching
• Provide specific examples of digital learning platforms, assessment design, and materials development you have used
• Highlight experience working across teams, particularly in collaborative or cross-departmental projects
• Prepare to discuss how you manage deadlines, quality assurance, and independent project work during interviews
• Ensure your application reflects your own authentic experience and achievements
• Submit your application promptly, as the vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received