Educational Publisher career guide
Educational Publishers develop textbooks, digital learning resources and teaching materials that support schools, colleges and universities.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does an Educational Publisher do?
Educational Publishers develop textbooks, digital learning resources and teaching materials that support schools, colleges and universities.
- Office
- Hybrid working
- Schools
- Educational publishers
- Academic publishers
- EdTech companies
- Learning resource providers
How to become an Educational Publisher
Educational publishers collaborate with authors, teachers and curriculum specialists to produce engaging learning resources that meet educational standards.
Degree in Education, Publishing, English or a relevant academic subject supported by publishing experience.
Skills and progression for Educational Publisher
- Communication
- Organisation
- Curriculum knowledge
- Project management
- Commercial awareness
- Senior Educational Publisher
- Publishing Manager
- Editorial Director
- Publishing Director
- Managing Director
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