Role Overview
Role Purpose
We are looking for an experienced Educational Editor or Secondary Educator to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our English Language Teaching (ELT) portfolio.
You will be responsible for reviewing global English content (US/UK-based) and ensuring it is pedagogically sound and culturally relevant for English learners in your specific local market.
Note: This is an editorial and advisory role; it does not involve writing new content from scratch, but rather adapting existing materials to ensure market success.
Key Responsibilities
1. Curriculum Alignment & Pedagogical Review
National Standards: Review US/UK-based ELT textbooks and digital assets to ensure they align with the national curriculum of the target country.
Academic Levelling: Verify that the linguistic progression (CEFR levels) matches the expectations for both Lower Secondary (approx. ages *****) and Upper Secondary (ages *****) students.
Gap Analysis: Identify areas where grammar or vocabulary coverage may need adjustment to meet local examination requirements (academic or vocational).
2. Cultural Sensitivity & Visual Audit
Contextualization: Review all written content to ensure scenarios, names, and references are relatable and appropriate for the local student demographic.
Visual Review: Audit illustrations and photography to identify any culturally insensitive or irrelevant imagery that may hinder student engagement.
Authenticity: Suggest minor edits to make listening passages and reading texts feel authentic to the local learner's lived experience.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
Required Experience
Educational Background: Extensive experience as a Secondary School teacher or Educational Editor within the target country's school system.
Subject Expertise: Deep knowledge of the local ELT landscape, including national curriculum structures and local grading systems.
Language Skills: Native-level proficiency in the target country's language and high-level fluency in English (C1/C2 level).
Key Competencies
Market Insight: Ability to identify what makes an ELT book \"successful\" in your specific country's classrooms.
Attention to Detail: Precision in identifying subtle cultural nuances in both text and art.
Efficiency: Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to global editorial teams.