Editor - Science

Oxford University Press; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in education is seeking a Content Developer to create and manage K–8 Science materials. The role encompasses overseeing the full content cycle, ensuring alignment with educational standards, and collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and a solid understanding of curriculum design and digital content creation. This position offers the chance to work on innovative projects that integrate print and digital formats, ideal for passionate professionals in education and technology.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in K–8 EdTech or publishing industry.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Familiarity with digital content development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit Science content for K–8 curriculum.
• Manage complete content development cycle from manuscript to delivery.
• Create and review digital content such as animations and e-books.

Skills

Curriculum design

Digital content development

Communication skills

Agile mindset

Education

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Salary: Dependent on Skills and Experience

Division: Education

Department: Product_School Education

About the Role

Introduction—This is an opportunity to join Oxford University Press, a globally recognized leader in education and publishing. The role offers the chance to contribute to the development of high-quality Science content aligned with the latest educational policies and frameworks, including NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. You will work on innovative projects that combine print and digital formats, ensuring engaging and effective learning experiences for students and teachers. This position provides exposure to curriculum design, digital content creation, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about education and technology.

Opportunity—You will be responsible for developing and editing Science content for K–8, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and educational standards. Key responsibilities include managing the complete content development cycle from manuscript to final print and digital delivery, creating and reviewing digital content such as animations, interactivities, and e‑books, and developing question banks aligned with learning taxonomies. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery, support business development by training sales teams, and gather market feedback for continuous product improvement.

About You

Essential Criteria:

• Postgraduate degree with 5–7 years of experience
• M.Sc. with experience in K–8 EdTech or publishing industry
• Strong understanding of curriculum design and pedagogy
• Familiarity with digital content development and editing processes
• Experience working with LMS platforms and digital content tools
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Agile mindset and ability to work in dynamic environments

Desirable:

• Teaching or teacher training experience
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and manage timelines effectively

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