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Bradford, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)
Bristol, City of Bristol
Beckenham, Greater London
Birmingham, West Midlands
£44,075 per annum + benefits
Full-time
Contract
Job description

Help shape the future of teacher development by creating inspiring, evidence-informed content that supports great teaching, strong leadership and better outcomes for pupils.

About the Role

The National Institute of Teaching is seeking a Content Designer to join our content team to support the development of a range of programmes, including ITE, PGCE, ECTP and NPQs, and help shape high-quality, evidence-informed professional development for teachers and school leaders across England.

We believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. This belief sits at the heart of our work and informs the way we design learning that supports teachers and leaders to develop their expertise, improve outcomes for pupils and contribute to a stronger education system.

In this role, you will design and develop engaging, rigorous content across a range of formats, including online self-study, seminars, coaching and immersive experiences. Working closely with subject experts, teachers, leaders and academics, you will translate evidence and expertise into accessible, impactful learning that supports excellent practice in classrooms and schools.

You will apply instructional design best practice, embed insights from research and contribute to ongoing programme improvement by testing new approaches and incorporating evidence into future iterations. This is an opportunity to influence programmes with a lasting impact on the teaching profession and to help share learning across the wider education system.

Contract: Fixed-term contract for four years due to funding.

Location: Hybrid – within commuting distance of one of our campuses.

Essential Criteria

  • A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching. 
  • Educated to level 7 or higher, with experience of academic reading and writing at Level 7 or higher.
  • Experience of designing materials for NPQs, ECTP, initial teacher training, PGCE or other higher education programmes.
  • A proven track record/a minimum of 2+ years of experience in the development of educational materials, including presentations, e-learning material, checklists, participant guides, and other materials used in training and development. 
  • Understanding of instructional design methods, theories and best practice. 
  • Experience of designing materials that involve critical reflection. 
  • Experience in the education sector, ideally as a teacher, leader or instructor. 
  • Ability to train and support others, including teachers, school leaders and content design colleagues, to deliver materials that integrate critical reflection at Level 7 with QTS-aligned classroom practice. 
  • Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of key stakeholders. 
  • Excellent track record of delivery on collaborative projects against tight timelines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of designing materials that support Level 7 Master's assessments and an understanding of how to integrate this with QTS-aligned classroom practice. 
  • Experience of working within a Lead Provider/sub-contractor delivery model or with DfE-funded programmes.
  • Familiarity with the regulatory environment for higher education and Initial Teacher Education (ITE), including Office for Students (OfS) requirements.
  • Previous exposure to or experience with User Experience (UX) Design and Design Thinking.
  • Experience of designing interventions for research purposes and disseminating findings successfully.
  • Experience of schools, especially those that face challenges, such as those in ‘cold spots’.

Key Benefits

  • Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
  • Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
  • Pension – entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
  • Lifestyle benefits – we offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
  • Parenthood leave – we offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
  • Working environment – we have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
  • Support – our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
  • Development – we fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 5 September 2026.
Interview date: w/c 14 September 2026. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check are required as a condition of employment.

Organisation
National Institute of Teaching View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Refreshed on: 22 August 2026
Closing date: 05 September 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Administration, Policy, Training / Learning, Teaching, Content Writing / Copywriting, Design, Education, Research, Students / School