Senior Content Editor / Writer

Senior Content Editor / Writer

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Avantis Education

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the creation of engaging educational content for immersive learning experiences.
  • Company: Join Avantis Education, a leader in EdTech transforming classrooms globally.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on quality and creativity.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on how students learn with innovative technology.
  • Qualifications: Strong classroom experience and editorial skills required; EdTech background preferred.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Avantis Education creates immersive learning technology used in classrooms across more than 90 countries. Our ClassVR, Eduverse and Thrive products put students inside the learning – and the content that brings those experiences to life is central to what makes them work. We are now looking for a Senior Content Editor/Writer to own the editorial and pedagogical quality of everything we produce. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our content development pipeline.

You will set and uphold the standards for our lesson plans, learning frameworks and in-experience copy, manage a pipeline of Subject Matter Experts, and work closely with our producers, Product team and 3D and development teams to ensure content integrity from brief through to publication. If you have a strong classroom background, a forensic eye for quality and a genuine passion for how great content drives learning, this role was built for you.

What you’ll do
  • Own the editorial and pedagogical standards for all customer-facing learning materials
  • Develop, write and edit lesson plans, learning outcomes and pedagogical frameworks that underpin our VR experiences and games
  • Maintain and evolve content standards and templates across the team through ongoing iteration
  • Write and review content briefs for new VR experiences and games
  • Script and structure in-experience text and instructional copy where necessary
  • Manage a pipeline of Subject Matter Experts – briefing, reviewing and quality-controlling their contributions
  • Collaborate with the Head of Content, producers, Product, and 3D and development teams throughout the production pipeline
  • Feed the content development pipeline with steers from key stakeholders, ensuring content integrity at every review gate
What you’ll bring
  • Significant experience as a KS2 classroom practitioner, ideally operating at UPS level or in a leadership role (AHT, DHT, Head of English/Maths or equivalent)
  • Experience in EdTech, digital leadership or educational content creation
  • Strong editorial skills, with a background in publishing, copywriting or content production
  • Experience managing and quality-controlling contributions from Subject Matter Experts or external contributors
  • Confidence with AI tools, including prompt writing and iterative content development
  • Excellent written communication and a meticulous approach to accuracy and consistency
  • Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Desirable
  • Experience in curriculum development and mapping
  • US teaching experience
  • SEND/inclusion experience
What you’ll get
  • A creative, senior role with real ownership of content quality across a globally used product suite
  • The chance to shape how students learn through immersive technology in classrooms worldwide
  • Competitive salary and benefits, reviewed regularly
  • Flexible, hybrid working

Senior Content Editor / Writer employer: Avantis Education

Avantis Education is an exceptional employer that fosters a creative and collaborative work environment, allowing you to take ownership of content quality for innovative educational technology used globally. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of learning while working alongside passionate professionals in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire.

Avantis Education

Contact Details:

Avantis Education Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Content Editor / Writer

Editorial Skills
Pedagogical Knowledge
Content Development
Lesson Planning
Collaboration
Quality Control
Copywriting