Help shape the future of early literacy education
Are you an experienced primary educator with a passion for literacy, curriculum and creating engaging learning experiences?
Teach Starter, part of Tes, is looking for a Literacy Curriculum Specialist (Foundation-Year 2 English) to join our Content Team. Internally known as a Content Producer, this is a unique opportunity to take your expertise beyond the classroom and influence the learning experiences of thousands of students and teachers.
As our Foundation-Year 2 English specialist, you'll create, curate and enhance high-quality educational resources that support young learners as they develop the foundational skills needed to become confident readers, writers, speakers and listeners.
If you're passionate about early literacy and love creating exceptional teaching resources, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Develop and review engaging, curriculum-aligned English resources for Foundation-Year 2 students.
- Create high-quality teaching materials that support early literacy and foundational language development.
- Identify gaps and opportunities within our resource library and develop new content to meet educator needs.
- Review and enhance existing resources to ensure they remain relevant, accurate and impactful.
- Collaborate with content specialists, graphic designers and freelance contributors to bring resource concepts to life.
- Ensure all resources are inclusive, differentiated and accessible for diverse learners.
- Stay up to date with curriculum developments, educational research and emerging literacy trends.
- Use teacher feedback, research and data insights to continuously improve content quality and effectiveness.
About You
You'll be an experienced educator who understands what great literacy instruction looks like and is passionate about supporting teachers through high-quality educational content.
You'll bring:
- 5+ years' experience teaching in primary education, with significant experience teaching English across Foundation-Year 2.
- Deep knowledge of early literacy development, foundational language skills and evidence-based literacy practices.
- Strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and its classroom application.
- Experience creating, adapting or reviewing teaching and learning resources.
- Exceptional written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for improving outcomes for teachers and students.
Highly Regarded
- Curriculum writing, educational publishing or instructional design experience.
- Experience creating digital learning resources.
- Knowledge of SEO and digital publishing practices.
- Experience with content management systems (CMS).
- Experience working with freelance contributors or cross-functional teams.
About Tes
Tes is a global EdTech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on.
Why Tes
Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education.
Empowering Educators Worldwide
Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment.With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal, it's a sustainable and rewarding reality.
For more information, visit www.tes.com.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience teaching in primary education
- Significant experience teaching English across Foundation-Year 2
- Deep knowledge of early literacy development and foundational language skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices
- Strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and its classroom application
- Experience creating, adapting, or reviewing teaching and learning resources
- Exceptional written communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Collaborative mindset and passion for improving teacher and student outcomes
- Curriculum writing, educational publishing, or instructional design experience
- Experience creating digital learning resources
- Knowledge of SEO and digital publishing practices
- Experience with content management systems
- Experience working with freelance contributors or cross-functional teams
What We Do
Tes is a global education technology company that supports teachers, schools and school leaders worldwide. It provides online products and services spanning staff recruitment and management, safeguarding, compliance, timetabling, SEND and behaviour management, professional development, classroom resources, and education news. Its mission is to help schools attract, train and empower staff while enabling educators to deliver strong outcomes for pupils through trusted digital tools.
