Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary)

The Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary) is responsible for implementing best practice and the programme educational vision in new developments in the Maths Mastery Secondary subject excellence programme. They understand classroom best practice, how the programmes are used in Ark and partner schools, any gaps or needs, and they contribute to the development of the concept, create and review the resources and create new developments across the components of the programmes.

Through ensuring the consistent high quality of the Maths Mastery Secondary programme, the Design Lead plays a key role in both its impact and reach.

We are open to part-time hours or split-role arrangements, depending on the candidate, and are happy to discuss flexible working options. The start date is also negotiable for the right candidate.

The Design Lead will report into Head of Product. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a fixed term basis working full time. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Interviews will be taking place virtually on 3rd November 2026 and 4th November 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the organisation’s strategy and mission
• Work closely with the Head of Product, Head of Subject, the design team and the programmes team to implement programme strategies that contribute to the overall organisational mission, strategy and sustainability
• Understand the vision for subject excellence underpinning the programme and ensure best practice and Ark School educational initiatives are implemented in new developments so that the programmes continue to drive subject excellence
• Keep abreast of sector and subject developments, legislative changes, research findings and innovative practice and use this to inform the creation and quality assurance of new programme developments as appropriate
• Create content across all subject excellence programme components, including curriculum, assessment and CPD
• Update and improve content based on school feedback and assessment analysis
• Adhere to briefs, training, scope and quality control
• Follow a quality assurance process, implementing pedagogical and editorial quality assurance
• Conduct or shadow school visits, interviews and other feedback mechanisms to observe and understand the use of the programmes in schools and any gaps or needs to help inform programme developments. Add any ideas for future developments to the programme pipeline
• Understand and keep abreast of educational and market research and use this to inform the creation of new programme developments

Key Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Educated to degree level
• Qualified to teach in the UK and qualified to degree level
• Subject specific qualification/further study desirable
• Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education
• At least three years’ teaching experience across at least two key stages
• A proven record in delivering outstanding achievement in mathematics, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging urban schools
• Up-to-date knowledge and use of the current curriculum and assessment requirements and best practice in implementation and delivery of professional development
• Experience of planning and designing mathematics curriculum and assessment materials
• Record of successfully leading change in a school context
• Track record of providing professional development to teachers, including coaching, mentoring and training
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• A strong and proactive communicator with a collaborative working style
• Highly organised, and able to work to deadlines
• Good influencing skills, with track record of building strong relationships