English Language Online Programme Content Assistant

Global College has a vision to expand its online English Language provision, to meet the university’s Strategy 2035 aspirations with respect to sustainability and ‘Global Reach’. Student numbers on the Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme have increased to well over 1,000 and the university has made a strategic decision to take the programme completely online, in a project between the Global College and Heriot Watt Online.

We are seeking a well-organised colleague who is able to meet deadlines and work autonomously in supporting the development of materials for Heriot-Watt Global College’s online English Language portfolio including Pre-sessional English.

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  Identification of English language materials/content aligned with the existing PSE programme

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  Liaison between the Heriot Watt online team and PSE team leader in selection of appropriate structure and content 

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  Researching, writing, re-writing, editing and ‘testing’ materials/content

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  Assessment design

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  Quality assurance – liaison with Global College’s Quality Assurance Lead

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  Working to ensure deadlines are met and the project team are fully informed

This job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the HWU Online Team and PSE Programme Director.

A first degree in any field, and one of the following combinations:

• Strong experience in online materials and content development.

• Strong knowledge in online learning platforms.

• Strong evidence of online teaching, specifically international students.

• Cambridge DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL

• Cambridge CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and a Postgraduate Master’s degree in any field

• Cambridge CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and significant Pre-sessional experience

Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• TEAP qualification and/or membership of relevant professional body (e.g. BALEAP)
• Experience of pre-sessional English language teaching

Applications can be submitted up to 23:55 (UK time) on 15^th of November 2026. 

Please must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV. 

For informal queries, please contact Judith Gorham at judith.gorham@hw.ac.uk

Interview will take place in the week commencing 23^rd of November. 

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g., part-time working and job share options. 

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application promptly. 

We recognise that many candidates use AI tools during the application process and are comfortable with AI being used as a supporting aid. However, we want to hear from you, not AI. 

Your application should be an authentic representation of your skills, experience and achievements. Applications that appear to have been fully generated by AI may not accurately reflect your suitability for the role and are therefore discouraged. 

At interview, candidates will be expected to discuss and provide evidence of the experience, skills and examples included in their application. 

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