Product Developer – Expression of Interest

We are looking to expand our current product development team to develop a range of new programs and resources. If you are committed to evidence-based classroom practice and have relevant expertise and experience in reading/literacy instruction and resource development, you may like to consider joining a dynamic, hard-working team of writers and researchers. This role will be based in our Perth office, located in Subiaco.

There are numerous tasks involved in developing a program. Each team member brings their own strengths and expertise to the process. The following tasks are indicative of the range of activities required for the role:

• Working within a team to conceptualise new programs
• Writing and developing new material, e.g., scripted lessons, supplementary resources, writing stories for readers, designing in-program assessment procedures
• Assisting with school trials, including training and supporting teachers in implementation at the trial stage
• Monitoring the efficacy of programs through data gathering and responding to feedback
• Keeping up-to-date on research into reading and related areas of literacy

The skills and qualities required to work in Product Development include the following:

Essential

• An undergraduate degree in teaching, speech pathology or related discipline
• A solid background knowledge of how reading and related skills are acquired and ability to translate this knowledge into classroom practice
• Practical experience in delivering evidence-based, explicit instruction to students
• Ability to write clearly for different audiences
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to provide feedback to colleagues and to receive feedback from them
• Good interpersonal skills to work within a team, as well as interact with teachers and principals
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at once
• Ability to think creatively
• High levels of competency in use of technology
• A current Working with Children Check (WWC)

Highly beneficial, but not essential

• Postgraduate studies in the teaching of reading, writing or related areas affecting literacy
• Proven experience developing curriculum material and resources for publication
• Recent experience in teaching writing and/or developing writing resources
• A working knowledge of the National Curriculum and school culture
• Experience in use of IT in education

To have a confidential discussion about the possible role, please email Alison McMurtrie, Product Development Manager at [email protected].  

You can also submit your application below.