Maths Writer-Editor

£19,602 to £29,602 pro-rata, Full-Time
Initial contract until mid-October 2018, with strong possibility of extension.

Location: Unit 3, Greenway Business Centre, Doncaster Road, Bristol BS10 5PY

Maths Writer-Editor required for education publisher ZigZag Education in their busy office in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol.

Very exciting role at a successful secondary education publisher where you will be responsible for the publication of new teaching resources for A Level and GCSE Maths. Coordinating a team of internal writers, and liaising with external writers and checkers, you will be responsible for:

Planning research into specifications and sample assessment material to ensure resources fully match exam requirements
Technically checking and reviewing content for accuracy, clarity and quality
Reporting progress to senior management
Working with the production department to oversee proofreading, editing, formatting/typesetting and publisher checks
Reporting and coordinating post-publication issues

We have developed an in-house training scheme specifically for this role; starting with high intensity training, subsequent mentoring and feedback with further training modules to give you a comprehensive understanding of each part of the role.

Starting pay is dependent on experience and qualifications, for example, First Class degree results, proven track record of successfully managing projects.

ZigZag Education is a Bristol-based educational publisher. You will be working with a professional team dedicated to achieving the highest possible standards in which every member of the team is excellent at contributing within their role. As such you will need to demand the highest standards of yourself and have pride in what you do. As an educational publisher we require a person with a very strong academic background. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated this through excellent GCSEs, A Levels and a degree. You are required to complete a six-month probationary period.

Essential Skills and Experience Required

Good communication skills including maintaining good relationships with external checkers and clear communication to the internal team. Ability to communicate with a wide range of positions including Document Formatters, Commissioning Editors and at Director level.
Excellent organisational and reporting skills
Excellent technical mathematical knowledge
Professional and concise written English for communication with authors and management
Generally strong ICT and English skills.
Knowledge of the UK educational system

Minimum Application Requirements

GCSE Maths Grade A or A*
strong A Level results including grade A or A* in double mathematics (highest grade available)
and Maths degree or equivalent
and at least 5 years’ experience in full-time employment

To Apply

Apply via email to Rachel Lawrence 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:
- 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
- you feel your skills or aspirations are met within this role

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.

We reserve the right to view LinkedIn or other public social media profiles of interview candidates.

Location: Unit 3, Greenway Business Centre, Doncaster Road, Bristol BS10 5PY

Are you looking to make a difference in the world of education?

ZigZag Education is a renowned Bristol-based educational publisher created in 1998 by two experienced teachers to provide photocopiable resources that ease teacher workloads and improve student success. Since then, the business has expanded to offer everything from activity worksheets and practice papers to a new interactive eRevision platform.

As a highly dynamic team of approximately 35 staff, we work in a friendly and professional environment. Our goal is to provide high-quality teaching materials throughout the lifecycle of each specification. Therefore, during your time at ZigZag Education you will be supported, motivated and challenged to reach the standards of excellence we expect from ourselves, and teachers and students expect from our resources.

It’s not all about work though. Socialising is also high on our list of priorities! We do everything from paddleboarding and escape rooms to wine tastings and a big Christmas party – leading to a collaborative atmosphere and lasting friendships.

If this sounds like the kind of place you would like to work, impress us with your application. We look forward to welcoming new members to our team!

Access Note: All our offices are on the ground floor. There is free parking, safe cycle storage and convenient bus links available, as well as being within the Voi e-scooter area.

Other reasons to work for ZigZag:

Well-thought-out induction and new starter training to help new employees settle in, in addition to the role-specific training provided.
‘New to Bristol’ get-togethers held for those who have moved to the city for the role.
We have an impressive 92% retention rate based on the last five years with an average expected stay at ZigZag being over 10 years – giving us key stability and supporting lifetime friendships made.
‘Flexitime’ allows colleagues to fit in life events around their work – meaning employees in many departments can start early or by 9.30am; finish late or by 4pm.

Important

By sending us your information it is implied that you are agreeing that we may use it for the intended purpose. We will keep the information you send us in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which has a section on job applications. We reserve the right to view LinkedIn or other public social media profiles of interview candidates.