Curriculum Developer (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £45,643.50 per annum
Hours and contract: 37.5 hours per week, fixed term contract
Contract dates: 1st September 2026 – 1st September 2027. Open to an earlier start for the right candidate.

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 of teaching mathematics and want to develop your skills in creating high quality classroom resources.

We are a small team with big ambitions, who are in a phase of substantial growth. You should be excited about working in an entrepreneurial 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 maths education charity on a mission to help every child with the heart and head for maths realise the potential of their power. Every year 30,000 children who were top performers at the end of primary school don't go on to get top GCSE grades in maths. We aim to change that by partnering with schools across England and Wales to run fully-funded in-school or online maths circles. Pupils tackle challenging and rewarding maths problems in a supportive social group where the subject is valued.

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.

About this role:

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

The key responsibilities of this role include:

1. Maths Circles curriculum content
   Create content for maths circles curriculum, 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).

   The Curriculum Developer will:

   • ensure that all materials they create are accurate, consistent and on brand;

   • contribute to the development of excellence in the curriculum content, in curriculum team meetings and line management meetings.

2. Mentor professional development

   • Develop asynchronous training materials for mentors leading maths circles.

   • Provide support/present at mentor training events.

3. User research

   • The Curriculum Developer will stay 'close to the ground' by visiting schools on a regular basis, observing maths circles and talking to mentors and students.

Organisation contribution / champion

• You will act as a champion or otherwise contribute to the organisation's operations and mission. Specific responsibilities will vary according to areas of current relevance to the organisation and who is best placed to gain knowledge or share expertise.

Project work

• There will also be opportunities to develop shorter term projects outside of the BAU which contribute to our objectives and key results and support you to develop your experience further.

You should apply if you have:

• Belief in the value of our mission and align closely with our culture and values:

  • We put our users first

  • We move with momentum towards excellence

  • We feel high ownership and act with high agency

  • We are one team

• A high level of proficiency in mathematical problem solving

• A deep curiosity about the ways in which children learn to solve problems

• Understanding of the experience of being a secondary maths teacher in the UK

• Excellent proof-reading and editorial skills

• A keen eye for visual design

You must have:

• The right to work in the UK

• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students

• Willingness to undertake in-person and online training and development, both of knowledge and of skills

• Willingness to travel regularly within England, with the practical / transport means to do so

What we offer:

• Salary as stated above

• Remote-first team: We all work remotely but meet once a week on Tuesdays at our London office.

• 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.

• Annual leave: 27 days (excluding bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year) increasing by 1 day after 2 years tenure up to 30 days pro rata for part-time.

• Pension: 11% employer only contribution (plus Life Assurance)

• Work from Home: £500 (pro rata) working from home allowance to purchase equipment (in addition to the laptop we provide)

• Health cash plan including employee assistance programme: Employees have access to a health cash plan which provides money back towards treatment, discounted fitness and wellbeing as well as access to a confidential employee assistance programme.

• Cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes to help with travel arrangements

• Payroll giving: Payroll giving enables employees to sacrifice part of their salary in exchange for a donation to be made to charities of choice. This means the donation comes out prior to tax and can help maximise the amount the charity will receive.

• 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.

Equal Opportunities:

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. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our criteria.

We are especially keen to receive applications from people whose background is under-represented in the mathematics profession.

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 and timeline:

1. Written application questions. Closing date 27th April 2026

2. Initial interview – 30 mins online: Week beginning 4th May 2026

3. Two tasks. Week beginning 11th May 2026

   1. Proofread a maths circle session 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).

4. One-hour Panel interview at our offices in London. 26th May 2026