Head of Content and Course Design

EF Education First Teachers

. Apply and uphold Efekta's curriculum quality framework for K-12 learning content and course design across multiple subject areas and grade bands.

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design, with a strong foundation in K-12 standards and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in creating high-quality digital and print learning content. Proficient in managing production workflows, budgets, and timelines while adapting materials for diverse educational contexts.

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Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignDigital Learning ContentLeadership in Content TeamsAI Concepts in Education

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Hard Skills

Curriculum Quality FrameworkCourse DesignContent DevelopmentAssessment DevelopmentProject ManagementBudget ManagementStandards AlignmentPerformance Task DesignLocalization and AdaptationLearning Analytics

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCustomer-Focused ApproachMulti-TaskingCritical Evaluation

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsContent Management SystemsDigital Publishing PlatformsQuality Assurance WorkflowsCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Curriculum & InstructionMaster's Degree in Instructional DesignMaster's Degree in Education

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationB2G RequirementsInternational EducationContent SequencingDiverse Learners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply and uphold Efekta's curriculum quality framework for K-12 learning content and course design across multiple subject areas and grade bands.
Lead course-level design and sequencing of coherent, standards-aligned curricula across disciplines and approved scope-and-sequence blueprints.
Run the course creation pipeline end to end for digital course content and print/textbook publishing, including authoring, editorial, and QA workflows.
Prepare content for library review and approval.
Direct development of unit plans, performance tasks, assessments, and supporting instructional materials for multiple modalities and diverse learners.
Operate and improve AI-enabled tools and workflows to enhance curriculum quality, personalization, and production efficiency, while maintaining human-in-the-loop oversight.
Lead market-specific adaptation, localization, and testing across multiple markets and countries, including local regulatory, cultural, procurement, and B2G requirements.
Provide content, production, and feasibility input to product, sales, and government-relations teams, including RFP and B2G proposal requirements.
Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and production partners, including authors, designers, and vendors.
Deliver projects on time and to specification across concurrent initiatives, subjects, and markets.
Manage production budgets, schedules, and resourcing, including freelance and vendor teams.
Feed production data and lessons learned into quality framework and pipeline improvements.
Identify and act on training and communication opportunities related to materials use.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, Education, or a related field; subject-specific degrees (e.g., in a STEM discipline) also welcome.
Minimum 5–7 years' experience in curriculum or content development.
Experience developing both digital learning content and print/textbook publishing.
Proven experience in a leadership or management role, supervising content teams.
Experience working across international, multi-market educational contexts (public/private, B2G/B2C/B2B).
Effective written and oral communication skills in accurate English (near-native).
A strong instructional design foundation and familiarity with relevant K-12 standards frameworks.
Working knowledge of AI concepts as applied to education, such as adaptive learning, generative AI, and learning analytics, with the ability to critically evaluate their pedagogical value and apply them responsibly.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and consistently meet deadlines across concurrent projects and subjects.
The ability to critically evaluate learning materials and curriculum, and to propose relevant, innovative solutions.
A customer-focused, service-minded approach, with awareness of diverse market and stakeholder needs.
Comfort working both independently and cross-functionally in a fast-changing environment.