Primary Development Lead

Do you believe that every child deserves to enjoy and succeed in mathematics, regardless of their background? Are you ready for a professional development opportunity where you will impact dozens of schools and hundreds of pupils?

Mathematics Mastery is an innovative programme that aims to transform mathematics education in the UK. We work in partnership to empower and equip over 360 schools to deliver world-class mathematics teaching. Our team are primary and secondary teachers and others passionate about our mission.

The role

Due to expansion, we are seeking an outstanding primary teacher to join us as a Primary Development Lead. The post is available to start in September 2017, or earlier. You will be based in our new offices in Borough, Central London, although some travel will be required.

You will work directly with schools across the UK to support the implementation of the Mathematics Mastery programme, and develop our training materials and teaching resources for partner schools.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and revise curriculum and professional development materials.
• Support a portfolio of schools to implement the programme, including carrying out school development visits and providing advice and training.
• Identify and research best practice to continually improve our approach.
• Plan and deliver training for teachers and school leaders.
• Take responsibility for an agreed area of the team’s work.

We are a fast-growing organisation and the role offers great scope for professional development for the right candidate.

More about Mathematics Mastery

The Mathematics Mastery approach emphasises problem-solving, deep understanding and mathematical language through using objects and pictures, and evidence-based practice. It also draws significantly from the ‘mastery’ principles of higher performing jurisdictions such as Singapore and Shanghai. Mathematics Mastery is part of the Ark network, and our partnership now extends to 360 schools, expanding again in 2017. Please visit our website for further information www.mathematicsmastery.org.

To apply, please download an application pack from our website with a covering letter stating how you meet the requirements on the person specification to recruitment@mathematicsmastery.org  by 12.00 on Monday 10th April. CVs are no longer accepted.

For an informal discussion about the role, please phone Helen Williams, Director of Primary, on 020 3096 7987 or 07508 716985.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th April.