Trainee E-learning Developer

Job Title: Trainee E‑learning Developer

Department: Global Content Team

Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week in the London office, 2 days from home

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Salary: £25,000

Reporting to: Senior E‑learning Developer

At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. 

With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years

To support the development and maintenance of high-quality e‑learning courses by working closely with the e‑learning development team under the guidance of the Senior E‑learning Developer.

• Assist e-learning developers and senior developers in course development across Tes Institute and Develop platforms.
• Update and create courses under the supervision of the Senior E‑learning Developer.
• Source images from Adobe Stock and iStock.
• Input changes (including text, images, audio, video, and URL links) into the LMS.
• Cross-reference and edit downloadable transcripts, course materials and resources, then upload them to the LMS.
• Edit graphics to align with Tes brand guidelines using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Maintain course content and implement updates as directed by the Senior E‑learning Developer and Digital Learning Manager.
• Create interactive elements for e-learning courses under guidance from senior team members.

• Entry-level position; prior experience in e-learning development is advantageous but not required.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with e-learning technologies (e.g., LMS systems and authoring tools).

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong aptitude for acquiring and applying new information and responding to feedback.
• Ability to work independently under clear instruction and seek support when needed.
• Excellent attention to detail (visual, textual, and functional).
• Positive and professional attitude with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30
• 5% pension
• State-of-the-art offices
• Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World
• Free eye care cover
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly Tes Socials
• Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu

At Tes, every team member is expected to embody our values to help build a positive and high‑performing culture.

You build trust, welcome feedback, and support others’ development positively.

You collaborate naturally, value cognitive diversity, and foster honest, empathetic growth.

You challenge complacency, take responsibility, and act proactively without leaving work for others.

You innovate, stay agile, and focus on incremental improvements to achieve excellence.

You help create an environment where everyone is empowered to do their best so teachers, students and parents receive the greatest value.