Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary)

ARK UK PROGRAMMES; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Remote work up to 10 days/year

Core hours 10.00-16.00

25+ days annual leave (pro rata for PT

Job summary

Ark Curriculum Plus is seeking a Design Lead (Maths Mastery Secondary) to implement best practice and the programme’s educational vision across new developments. You will understand classroom methods, how programmes are used in Ark and partner schools, and contribute to creating and reviewing resources and new developments across components.

This role reports to the Head of Product and is offered on a hybrid basis in our West London office, with flexible working options and a negotiable start

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and qualified to teach in the UK.
• Experience teaching mathematics with a track record of achievement in challenging urban schools.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Experience planning and designing mathematics curriculum and assessment materials.
• Record of leading change in a school context.
• Ability to provide professional development to teachers, including coaching and mentoring.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Highly organised and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement the organisation’s strategy and mission.
• Work with Head of Product, Head of Subject, design and programmes teams to implement strategies.
• Ensure best practice and Ark educational initiatives are applied in developments.
• Create content across curriculum, assessment and CPD components.
• Update content based on school feedback and assessment analysis.
• Follow quality assurance processes and pedagogical/editorial standards.
• Observe schools to inform programme developments and future ideas.
• Stay informed on educational research to guide new developments.

Skills

Maths mastery

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Professional development

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

UK teaching qualification

Education policy awareness

Education

Degree level education

UK teaching qualification

Subject-specific qualification desirable

Tools

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

• About The Role

  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.

  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

• Benefits

  • Our flexible working model offers the best of both worlds, balancing in person collaboration, either in our state of the art West London office or through visits to our schools, with the flexibility of remote working
  • In addition to flexible working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad
  • Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
  • Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
  • As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to
  • Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to‑face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
  • Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest‑free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests

• About Us

  Ark Curriculum Plus is a not‑for‑profit education venture set up by the Ark Multi Academy Trust to improve subject outcomes. We’ve now been going for over ten years, using what we learn in Ark to support over 1,000 schools nationally. Our mission is to empower teachers to give every young person, regardless of their background, the subject knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed.

  We now have subject excellence programmes in English, Maths, Science and Geography, at primary and secondary. A team of subject experts work with partner schools to empower teachers to achieve subject excellence using an ambitious curriculum combined with CPD, teaching and assessment resources.

  Our programmes, including Mathematics Mastery and English Mastery, have been shown to have measurable impact in evaluations by the EEF, FFT and The Brilliant Club.

  Diversity and inclusion:Safeguarding statement:
  Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.For any questions,please contact [e-mail].