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Business Studies Writer

Posted 25 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 2 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Salary
£1,700 per month
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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In-house roles: Two full time contracts (initially 6 months – 1 year) starting ASAP with a strong possibility of further work for the best writers

This is an opportunity for university students and graduates to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for Business through a paid position writing educational resources that A Level and GCSE teachers throughout the UK will use in class to teach Business.

What you will achieve:

  • Published material that will help future learners succeed in their qualifications
  • Experience in publishing and education sectors
  • Develop research and planning skills to a specific project brief
  • Familiarisation of new teaching requirements set by examination boards for A level
  • Good experience for those preparing to go into teaching – understanding how to structure lessons, communicate theory to A Level students, and cover unit specifications.
  • Opportunity to develop own resource ideas

What we’re looking for:

  • Precise, up to date knowledge of business theory and practice, including global business and financial topics.
  • Excellent numeracy and a logical mind (we don't like mistakes!)
  • Ability to adapt and improve your method of working so that any mistakes identified are not repeated!
  • Ability to communicate effectively, concisely – to write with flair and enthusiasm for your subject!

Even without teaching experience, 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 3-6 months.

*Starting salary is normally at £19,272 but candidates with 3 A*s at A Level and a 1st class degree in the subject or a completed PGCE would qualify for a starting pay of £20,150; directly relevant experience or performance in role can achieve higher starting pay, and then periodic performance reviews follow (the first after 4 months).

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

  • Related degree (2:1 or higher)
  • Minimum of 2 Bs at A Level

Additional Desirable Requirements

  • Grade A in a related A Level (or equivalent qualification)
  • PGCE and/or teaching experience

Experience of writing in a professional context, e.g. freelance educational writing

ZigZag Education is an educational publisher which publishes resources written by teachers, examiners and freelance educational writers. Their primary focus is resources for teachers and students at secondary schools, academies and FE colleges (over 5000 teaching resources) although they support a number of other areas too including Care Homes, Primary Schools, and SEN organisations. Resources generally include a school/college single site copy licence.

Education
Bristol
50 employees