Subject Matter Expert - ESL

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Educational Editor or Secondary Educator to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our English Language Teaching (ELT) portfolio. You will be responsible for reviewing global English content (US/UK-based) and ensuring it is pedagogically sound and culturally relevant for English learners in your specific local market.

Note: This is an editorial and advisory role; it does not involve writing new content from scratch, but rather adapting existing materials to ensure market success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Alignment & Pedagogical Review

• National Standards: Review US/UK-based ELT textbooks and digital assets to ensure they align with the national curriculum of the target country.
• Academic Levelling: Verify that the linguistic progression (CEFR levels) matches the expectations for both Lower Secondary (approx. ages 11–15) and Upper Secondary (ages 16–19) students.
• Gap Analysis: Identify areas where grammar or vocabulary coverage may need adjustment to meet local examination requirements (academic or vocational).

2. Cultural Sensitivity & Visual Audit

• Contextualization: Review all written content to ensure scenarios, names, and references are relatable and appropriate for the local student demographic.
• Visual Review: Audit illustrations and photography to identify any culturally insensitive or irrelevant imagery that may hinder student engagement.
• Authenticity: Suggest minor edits to make listening passages and reading texts feel authentic to the local learner’s lived experience.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Required Experience

• Educational Background: Extensive experience as a Secondary School teacher or Educational Editor within the target country’s school system.
• Subject Expertise: Deep knowledge of the local ELT landscape, including national curriculum structures and local grading systems.
• Language Skills: Native-level proficiency in the target country’s language and high-level fluency in English (C1/C2 level).

Key Competencies

• Market Insight: Ability to identify what makes an ELT book "successful" in your specific country's classrooms.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in identifying subtle cultural nuances in both text and art.
• Efficiency: Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to global editorial teams.