The Economist Educational Foundation
Senior Educational Content Lead - maternity contract

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We are seeking a visionary educational content writer and high-impact Senior Lead
To maintain the quality of our world-class educational programmes. This is a unique role for a creative thinker with a deep pedagogical background and a relentless passion for bringing global current affairs to the heart of the classroom.
Working in collaboration with our programmes team, and leveraging the journalistic excellence of The Economist Group, you will define the standard for global news education.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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In this fixed-term role
- You won’t just create lessons; you will engineer innovative, nuanced, discussion-based frameworks that challenge children to master complex global topics and build essential critical-thinking and communication skills.
- As a Senior Lead, you will drive the development of our Headlines programme, aligned with our ambitious strategic goals, bringing flair and originality to our globally relevant resources.


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- Director of Programmes
Hours
- Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm
Location
- Hybrid. London (Embankment) one day per week and remote working
Salary
- £44,748 p.a.
Contract length
- 12-month maternity contract
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