Make a Difference: Social Care Experience Wanted for Educational Writing in Bristol!
£26,134 to £26,788* per annum
Social Care experience? Strong degree and level 3 qualifications in Health- or social-care related subjects? Join us as a Health and Social Care Educational Writer in Bristol! Your expertise will help shape educational resources for schools and FE colleges. Embrace a one-year, full-time fixed-term contract and be part of a team making a difference in educating young people in the sector.
What you will achieve:
- Experience in publishing and education sectors
- Experience working alongside an experienced Education Editor supporting real publications
- Develop research and planning skills to a specific project brief
- Your own published material that will help future learners succeed in their qualifications
- Familiarisation of teaching requirements set by examination boards
- Particularly good experience for those preparing to go into teaching or management roles – understanding how to structure lessons, communicate theory to students of different ages/abilities, and cover unit specifications
- Opportunity to develop your own resource ideas
What we’re looking for:
- Detailed, wide-ranging knowledge of Health and Social Care
- Ability to adapt and improve your method of working through feedback loops
- Ability to communicate effectively, concisely – to write with flair and enthusiasm for your subject!
The ideal candidate will be able to apply creative strategies for teachers, taking the content students need to learn and presenting it in an accessible and digestible way. The probation period for this role is six months.
*To qualify for the higher salary rate you must have:
- 3A*s at A Level, triple distinction in Level 3 vocational qualification or a combination of both and a 1st class degree in the subject, or a completed
- PGCE, or at least a year’s full-time experience writing similareducational materials.
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Skills & Qualifications
Essential Skills and Experience
- A strong interest in the subject area (including up-to-date knowledge of any recent developments), backed up with an excellent academic record
- Strong research and analysis skills; attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, and to communicate ideas and knowledge with clarity
- Write in a creative, yet clear and coherent style
Minimum Qualification Level Required
- 2:1 or higher in relatable degree (e.g. BSc in Health and Social Care / BA in Social work / BN Nursing / BSc Psychology / BA Sociology
- Minimum of 2 Bs in relatable A Levels (e.g. Psychology, Biology, Sociology) or distinction in a Level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care)
- Minimum of C/5 in English GCSE
Additional Desirable Requirements
- Practical experience in a Health Care or Social Care setting (e.g. healthcare assistant, social worker, nurse, physiotherapy, clinical researcher)
- Top grade in a related A Level, BTEC or equivalent qualification
- PGCE and/or teaching experience
- Experience of writing in a professional context, e.g. freelance educational writing
To Apply
Apply via email to Adam Howells at vacancies@zigzageducation.co.uk with:
- CV which must include the modules you have studied at degree level and all GCSE/A Level etc. qualifications & grades
- Letter of Application including:
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- which job you are applying for and where you first saw it advertised
- a short paragraph about your current circumstances and why you are applying for this opportunity
- when you would be available to start and your medium term plans
- what in the job description specifically appeals to you
- how you feel your skills or aspirations are met within this role
If relevant, let us know if there is anything you would like to know in advance of a possible interview. Note that the next stage in the application will involve a short writing task.
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