Job Overview
The Citizens Foundation is hiring an English Specialist as it develops teaching resources for grades 6-8. The role develops and reviews high-quality English language teaching and learning materials, including chapters, lesson plans, audio-visual content and technology-enabled learning solutions, plus storyboarding with graphic designers. The specialist develops and reviews secondary English curriculum materials covering learning outcomes, syllabus plans, scope and sequence, and curriculum documents grounded in learner needs and EFL practices. Duties include writing and reviewing English learning content, activities, exercises and supporting materials that are accurate, age-appropriate and aligned to learning outcomes. The role builds lesson plans and teacher guides with clear teaching steps and classroom support, and creates storyboards and briefs for digital and audio-visual resources. It also identifies supplementary resources, applies research on English language teaching and assessment, and evaluates existing materials using feedback and classroom evidence. Collaboration spans curriculum, assessment, teacher training, research, design and technology teams, with school visits and classroom observations to inform content. Candidates need a Bachelor's in English Language, Literature or Linguistics (TEFL/TESOL an advantage) and 2-3 years in secondary English teaching, training or curriculum development.