Curriculum Developer

Stage 1 -Application: Closing dateWednesday 12th June
Stage 2 - Tasks : 15th June - 18th June at a time to suit the candidate
Stage 3 - Interview: 25th or 27th June
Start date: 4th November 2024
End of contract: 3rdNovember 2025

What we’re looking for
Someone who is excited about mathematics and wants to bring that joy to the next generation. You should have experience in teaching mathematics and in curriculum/resource design, and want to develop these skills further.

We are a small team with big ambitions, who are in a phase of substantial growth. You should be excited about working in a start-up environment where things can change quickly but where you have the opportunity to have a tremendous impact.

We exist to serve pupils from backgrounds that are under-represented in university mathematics, and believe that we do this better when our team includes people who are from these backgrounds themselves. If you consider yourself to be from a background where progressing to university mathematics is not the norm then we strongly encourage you to apply.

About Axiom Maths

Axiom Maths is a charity focusing on helping every child with the heart and head for maths realise the potential of their power. Half of disadvantaged children who are high attainers in maths at eleven are no longer high attainers by age sixteen. That is a huge loss of human potential that affects both those children as individuals and us as a wider society. We are focused on stopping that loss.

We do this by identifying children with mathematical potential, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and guiding them along a path to mathematical excellence. We take a dual-pronged approach: Providing a programme to improve their experience of maths, and tackling harmful views in society that stop children from feeling like maths is for them.

We're looking for team members who will bring the best of themselves to Axiom Maths, and the best of Axiom Maths to the wider system. We champion innovation and our employees are empowered to implement new ideas without barriers. We are a small team, and we place a big focus on open communication, collaboration and supporting one another. If you are passionate about our mission we strongly encourage you to apply, especially if you consider yourself to be from a background where progressing to university mathematics is not the norm.

About this role
Our team of curriculum developers work with the Curriculum Director to produce curriculum resources that enact our vision. These materials are our core product, and creating them is the most important thing we do. They create the foundation to inspire and challenge a generation of mathematicians.

The duties of this role include:

1. Maths Circles curriculum content
   Create curriculum content for maths circles, which includes:
   • the teaching materials used in maths circle sessions (including the PowerPoint slides);
   • the associated teacher training materials (including the notes accompanying each problem, and the training videos for each session);
   • supplementary materials, such as the Schemes of Learning.
   The Curriculum Developer will also
   • ensure that all materials they create are accurate, consistent and on brand;
   • contribute actively, regularly and constructively to the development of excellence in the curriculum content, in curriculum team meetings and line management meetings.
2. Programme development
   • Create promotional materials
   • As directed by the Curriculum Director, the Curriculum Developer will develop further programmes or activities which work towards Axiom Maths'goals. This may include activities targeted at the same students as Maths Circles, for example by focussing on wider outcomes beyond the mathematical skills developed in Maths Circles. It may also include programmes targeted at older students.
   • Create mentor training materials
   • Provide support / present at internal and external events
3. Maths Circles
   • The Curriculum Developer will stay ‘close to the ground’ by
     • mentoringMaths Circle semi-regularly, either online or face-to-face.
     • visiting schools on a regular basis, observing maths circles and talking to mentors and students.

You should apply if you :

• Have adegree in Mathematics, or in an applied subject containing a substantial amount of abstract pure mathematics
• Have strong school-level mathematical qualifications (e.g. GCSE and A levels, or equivalent)
• Have recent classroom teaching experience of upper KS2 or KS3 or KS4 students
• Are aconfident and imaginative mathematician who is eager to learn more about mathematics and mathematical pedagogy
• Have excellent proof-reading and editorial skills
• Have excellent literacy and oracy
• Have experience of using Microsoft Office or similar packages to create visual resources
• Align closely with the culture and values of Axiom Maths.

It is desirable that you have:

• Recent participation in research informed CPD in mathematics pedagogy
• Experience of leading mathematical enrichment programmes for upper KS2 or KS3 or KS4 students
• Experience of creating classroom or enrichment resources for upper KS2 or KS3 or KS4 students
• Experience of using audio-visual recording and editing software

You must have:

• The right to work in the UK
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• Willingness to travel regularly within England, with the practical / transport means to do so
• Willingness to undertake in-person and online training and development, both of knowledge and of skills

What we offer:

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Remote-first team: We all work remotely but meet once a week on Tuesdaysat our West London office (W11). An allowance for travel to London for weekly team meetings is included in the salary and is not covered by expenses.

Flexible Working: We work flexibly by default, and value outcomes not hours worked. All our team are empowered to organise their work in a way that balances their work and life.

Setup costs covered: We offer a £500 allowance to purchase equipment for working from home. A laptop is also provided.

Travel costs: This role requires occasional school visits. Travel costs to schools are covered by us.

Pension: 11% employer contribution

Annual leave: 27 days leave + bank holidays, increasing by 1 day after 2 years tenure (up to 30 days)

Employee assistance programme: All our employees have access to a confidential employee assistance programme, which provides information and advice on a wide range of topics affecting their work or personal life.

Books: Any employee can expense the purchase of any book that they believe will help make them better at their job.

Company off-sites: We organise three off-sites a year, each lasting two days (with an overnight stay). This is a chance for us to come together, do essential planning and celebrate our wins.

We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our criteria. We don’t want potential candidates to be put off if they believe they do not meet every one of the criteria as described in the person specification.We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

Axiom Maths is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.

Selection process

Stage 1 - Written application questions to assess your eligibility for the role
Stage 2 - Two tasks. 1) Proofread a maths circlesession slide deck based on our style guide (One hour, at a time of your choosing). 2) Create video guidance for a maths circle session (not timed).
Stage 3 - One-hourPanel interview at our offices in Shepherd's Bush, London.