United Learning
Primary English Curriculum Writer
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Primary English Curriculum Writer
Primary English Curriculum Writer – 1-Year Maternity Cover Position
About the Role
United Learning is refining its curriculum to enhance teaching quality across its schools in England. The United Curriculum is optional and designed to improve lesson consistency, reduce teacher workload, and allow more time for personalised learning.
As a Primary English Curriculum Writer, you will contribute to our central team for a 1-year maternity cover. Key tasks include:
- Continued development of the primary writing curriculum
- Launching resources for our brand-new reading curriculum
- Supporting the curriculum reprovision in response to the National Curriculum 2014 review
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Primary Education and wider curriculum teams to refine sequences and schemes of work across primary and secondary levels.
- Design lesson resources, including:
- Lesson slides
- Printable lesson materials
- Teacher support guides -플 explanation videos for pupils.
- Ensure resources align with pedagogical research (e.g., Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction) and meet half-termly deadlines.
- Work with art teams and legal teams to ensure all resources comply with licensing and IP requirements.
- Develop additional resources, such as:
- Knowledge organisers
- Teacher CPD materials
- Establish seamless links between English and related subjects (e.g., RE, history).
- Review teacher feedback and refine resources in collaboration with:
- Primary Curriculum lead
- Advisers
- Group Primary Curriculum Lead
- Adhere to section leadership guidance for ongoing curriculum development.
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This role offers an opportunity to shape our ambitious primary curriculum vision and impact thousands of classrooms with high-quality, research-led resources.
Contract & Working Arrangements
- Posting: Fully remote (with occasional occasional termly travel). Support & expenses covered for visits to UK offices.
- Hours: 0.8 FTE (30 hours/week).
- Type: 1-year fixed term (maternity cover). Potential for longer-term opportunities in response to evolving primary education needs.
- Ideal for: Experienced primary teachers passionate about reading and writing pedagogy. Suitable for those wishing to expand or specialise in curriculum leadership.
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Competitive Benefits
United Learning offers a support Webbulum below benefits that empower employees to thrive:
- Salary: Competitive rate
- Pension Scheme: Contributory plan
- Holidays: 26 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Family Protection: Occupational sick pay + enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Life & Health Cover: Group life insurance + Westfield employee cash plan (eligible staff)
- Career Development: Tailored CPD opportunities
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working policies. Internal secondment assessed.
- Team Culture: Cross-industry collaboration and organisational commitment to mentorship.
Recruitment Timeline
- Online Application: Submit by 21 July 2026 – education history and a personal statement (max 4000 characters).
- Candidate Task: Completed between 23 July 2026 and 04 August 2026.
- Interviews: Via MS Teams on 06 August 2026.
Internal Applicants: Submit via current vacancy Portal in ESS portal.
For confidential inquiries, contact: Ask.HR@unitedlearning.org.uk
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