Instructional Content Developer (Physics)

About the role

We are on a mission to build the most effective learning experiences in the world, and we need your expertise to make it happen. Our Content and Learning team is hard at work improving our existing A-Level offering, and creating our first wave of GCSE Science courses.

This role is critical to hitting that goal. You'll combine subject knowledge in physics and maths with creative visual skills to produce exceptional educational content.

You'll work across two main areas:

• Multimedia physics lessons: collaborate with Subject Leads and other Content Developers to create engaging and accurate visuals for our instructional content.
• No prior illustration or animation experience is required; we'll give you all of the tools and training you need to bring our lessons to life.
• Quiz Development & Quality Assurance: contribute to quiz content for our physics and maths courses, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with learning objectives.

You'll join a team that thrives on collaboration and problem-solving. With a small content development team, you'll have real responsibility and the opportunity to drive our content forward across physics and maths.

Where appropriate, we develop and use generative AI tools to assist Content Developers in their workflow.

If you're a quick learner, passionate about education, and excited by the idea of combining technical knowledge with creativity, this role is for you.

About us

Up Learn has built the world's most effective learning experience, combining cognitive science, instructional theory, and artificial intelligence.

• Effective: 97% of students who complete Up Learn courses achieve an A /A, starting from grades as low as Ds and Es
• Engaging: Over 13 million hours of learning completed
• Scaling: Tens of thousands of students, 800+ schools, and growing partnerships with universities, charities, and MATs

We are a strong team of around 50 employees, backed by investors like Forward Partners and the Branson family (Virgin). For every student who pays, we give a full scholarship to a student who can't.

About you

You're a problem solver with a strong physics background (and ideally maths), able to switch between technical accuracy and creative storytelling. You're confident learning new tools and applying them quickly. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on students' success. You're excited by the opportunity to combine human creativity and expertise with support from generative AI tools, where appropriate.

You might be a recent physics graduate, an experienced maths/physics tutor, or someone with a STEM background looking to apply your skills in EdTech.

You should be:

• Passionate about education and technology
• Quick to learn new software and production workflows
• Skilled at explaining complex concepts clearly
• Comfortable switching between creative and technical tasks
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy
• Excited about contributing to a mission-driven, collaborative team

Responsibilities

Physics Animation & Content Creation

• Produce high-quality visual assets (animations and diagrams) that align with our animation style guide and multimedia learning principles.
• Fix past issues on live courses where required.
• Collaborate with a small team to meet weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines.
• Take part in feedback loops, constantly improving composition and team working skills.
• Support other content developers in their work, ensuring technical accuracy throughout the project.

Quiz Development & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all quiz content is accurate, high quality, and meet our guidelines for item design.
• Use graphic creation tools to create suitable diagrams where quizzes require them.
• Review and edit lesson scripts for technical accuracy and clarity.

We know that the right person might not tick every box below. If you believe you're a great fit and are ready to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

• Strong subject knowledge in physics (ideally with fluency in maths up to A-Level)
• Ability to quickly learn new tools
• Clear and accurate written communication
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines

Preferred

• Experience creating multimedia content, educational or otherwise
• Experience teaching or tutoring physics/maths
• Some experience with programming (especially Python)
• Experience using generative AI tools

We provide a great set of benefits that all focus on helping Up Learn team members lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Working at Up Learn gives you:

️ Awesome colleagues! We've put together a cracking team, and now you're part of it you'll shape the future of it

Meaningful, fulfilling and engaging work that has an immediate positive impact on tens of thousands of students and the potential to impact millions of students

The opportunity to build the future of education and accelerate the advance of humanity's ability to learn

Tons of opportunities to learn and develop a wide range of skills including marketing strategy, data analytics, content writing, project management, and more

Up Learn supports a hybrid working environment with a minimum of two days in the office per week (one team day and one company day) and the rest is up to you!

Key benefits:

A competitive salary plus quarterly incentives and bonus

35 days of paid holiday per year made up of: 26 days of bookable holiday, plus bank holidays, plus unlimited 'extra days' (i.e. if you need a few more days, no problem)

Significantly enhanced parental leave

Level 6 (highest level) dental insurance

Paid-for coffee breaks (a great chance to get to know the team)

Paid-for sporting activities like 5-a-side football games, badminton games, monthly CrossFit sessions as well as an in-office shower to make it easier to participate

A spacious and bright private office in Old Street, with delicious coffee, a selection of teas and unlimited snacks and drinks

Cycle-to-Work: we are registered so you can buy a bike and accessories tax-free

Unlimited budget for any work-related books you need

Family access to Up Learn: your family and close relatives get unlimited access to any Up Learn course for free!

Our core values:

Live for Learning: we are open-minded and have a never-quenched thirst for learning, expanding our experiences, getting feedback, iterating and improving

Strive for Consistent Excellence: we hold an extremely high standard, pay attention to the details and take pride in consistency

Objective and Rational: we think from first principles, avoid biases, use believability, regulate our emotions and are obligated to dissent when we disagree

Relentlessly Resourceful: we are honey badgers , we don't compromise, we work smart and get the job done

Caring and Compassionate: we demonstrate care and compassion for ourselves, each other and for students