Educake- STEM Commissioning Editor (Hybrid working in Oxford)

Job Introduction

Location: Educake, Tyndale House, 134 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JH, UK
Annual Salary: £35,000- £40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent

About Educake

Educake is an award-winning and rapidly growing educational technology company, providing online teaching and learning resources to hundreds of thousands of teachers and students around the world. We offer eight subjects at secondary (KS3 and GCSE), as well as English, maths, and science at primary (KS2).

Our mission is to make Educake easy to use and genuinely helpful, with brilliant questions that aid student learning and help teachers quickly identify misconceptions.

The Role: STEM Commissioning Editor

We’re looking for a STEM Commissioning Editor to help us produce the best questions and content in science, maths, computer science, business, and other STEM-related subjects. Based in the vibrant city of Oxford, you'll be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference in education.

Reporting to: Head of Editorial

You will need experience in commissioning STEM educational resources, including:

• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by science and maths teachers

• Knowledge of the UK education system and qualifications

• Researching courses and specifications

• Project planning, budgeting, and management

• Recruiting and commissioning suppliers

• Briefing authors

• Copy-editing and proofreading

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and proposing opportunities for new content

• Commissioning engaging and accurate content

• Project managing the development of high-quality educational materials

• Collaborating with the marketing team to promote our STEM resources

• Working closely with the product team to ensure our content and platform work seamlessly together

Why Join Educake?

• Collaborative team: Be part of a dynamic and innovative environment where your ideas are valued.

• Tech-forward company: Contribute to the future of educational technology.

• Career development: We support your professional growth and skills enhancement.

• Generous holiday allowance: 22 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 27 days after 2 years.

• Family-friendly policies: Paternity leave and enhanced maternity leave.

• Flexible hybrid working: Work two days a week from our Oxford office, with the rest from home (fully remote working options are not considered) 

What to Expect from the Recruitment Process

1. Apply: Submit an up-to-date CV and a tailored cover letter explaining your interest in the role, the company, and your relevant skills/experience. (Please avoid using AI-generated letters; we’re looking for genuine interest.)

2. Initial call: A short phone call to discuss your experience and the role in more detail.

3. Task: A role-specific task to give you a feel for the job.

4. Interview: An in-person interview at our Oxford office with the Educake Directors.