Primary Maths Specialist (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) - #2167957

Primary Mathematics Specialist

12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Full-time | 37 hours per week | All Year Round

Salary: £41,200 - £56,650 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire (HX2), with regular travel to Leeds (LS11)

Closing date: Friday 30 October 2026

Start date: Easter 2027, or earlier if available

Are you passionate about primary mathematics and ready to make an impact beyond the classroom?

At White Rose Education, we're passionate about helping teachers teach and children learn. Our resources, curriculum materials and professional development support schools across the UK and beyond, helping to build confidence, deepen understanding and improve outcomes for children.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Primary Mathematics Specialist to join our established Primary Mathematics team and play an important role in the continued development of our curriculum, assessment materials and educational resources.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary teacher with a strong understanding of mathematics to use their classroom expertise in a different way, helping to shape high-quality teaching and learning materials that make a real difference to teachers and pupils.

About The Role

As a Primary Mathematics Specialist, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues across our Education team to develop, review and refine high-quality mathematics resources, ensuring they are mathematically accurate, pedagogically sound and accessible to teachers and learners.

You'll play an important role in supporting our ongoing curriculum and assessment review, contributing your expertise to the development of materials that reflect effective teaching practice and support progression in primary mathematics.

Alongside curriculum and resource development, you'll also have opportunities to contribute to professional development and engagement with schools, sharing your knowledge and supporting teachers to deliver high-quality mathematics education.

This is a varied and rewarding role where your classroom experience, creativity and subject knowledge will help shape resources used by schools every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing, reviewing and improving high-quality primary mathematics teaching resources, curriculum materials and assessments
• Contributing to our curriculum and assessment review, ensuring materials reflect effective pedagogy, mathematical accuracy and clear progression
• Applying your understanding of how children learn mathematics, including common misconceptions and approaches to developing conceptual understanding
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to evaluate existing resources, identify opportunities for improvement and develop new materials
• Using educational research, classroom experience and feedback from schools to inform curriculum and resource development
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of professional development for teachers and school leaders
• Communicating mathematical ideas clearly and confidently to a range of audiences
• Supporting the wider Primary Maths team with curriculum priorities, quality assurance and ongoing educational projects
• Managing allocated work effectively, meeting agreed deadlines and maintaining consistently high standards
  
  

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who combines excellent primary mathematics teaching experience with strong subject knowledge, creativity and a genuine enthusiasm for improving mathematics education.

To be successful, you'll need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a completed Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction and a degree-level qualification
• A strong track record of effective primary mathematics teaching
• Secure knowledge of the primary mathematics curriculum, assessment approaches and evidence-informed teaching practice
• A sound understanding of mathematical progression across primary year groups and key stages
• The ability to develop clear, accurate and engaging mathematics teaching resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to share ideas, respond constructively to feedback and continually improve your work
  
  

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience of leading mathematics within a primary school or contributing to whole-school curriculum development
• Experience of delivering professional development, coaching or mentoring colleagues
• Experience of developing curriculum materials or resources for use beyond your own classroom
• Experience of working across different primary year groups or key stages
  
  

Previous experience of working for an educational publisher or delivering professional development externally is not essential. We're particularly interested in your teaching expertise, your understanding of primary mathematics and your ability to translate that knowledge into effective resources.

Why join White Rose Education?

At White Rose Education, you'll have the opportunity to use your teaching experience to influence mathematics education on a much wider scale.

You'll be joining a knowledgeable and collaborative team of education specialists who share a commitment to creating high-quality, research-informed resources that genuinely support teachers and children.

This is an opportunity to take your career in a new direction while remaining closely connected to the subject you're passionate about.

You'll be able to contribute your own ideas, develop new skills and play a meaningful part in shaping the future of our primary mathematics offer.

Location and working arrangements

This is a permanent, full-time, all-year-round position, working 37 hours per week.

The role is based at our Halifax office (HX2), with regular travel to our Leeds office (LS11).

Please note that this is an office-based role and is not available as a remote or term-time-only position. Applicants should therefore be able to commute regularly to our office locations.

How To Apply

If you're an experienced primary teacher with a passion for mathematics and an interest in curriculum and resource development, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role, including your experience of teaching primary mathematics and developing high-quality teaching or curriculum resources.

Applications close on Friday 30 October 2026.

As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a short video-based professional development task, followed by a practical teaching activity and structured interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

White Rose Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect everyone working with us to share this commitment.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Requirements

Essential qualifications and experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), successful completion of the Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction period and a degree-level qualification
• A strong and demonstrable track record of effective primary Mathematics teaching, with evidence of positive outcomes for pupils
• Recent and relevant professional development demonstrating a commitment to maintaining and improving teaching expertise
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality Mathematics teaching and learning
• Experience of developing effective teaching resources, curriculum materials or assessment activities that support pupils' mathematical understanding and progression
• Experience of assessing pupils' understanding, identifying misconceptions and adapting teaching approaches to meet different learning needs
  
  

Essential knowledge and understanding

• Excellent subject knowledge of primary Mathematics, including a secure understanding of the National Curriculum and mathematical progression across primary year groups and key stages
• A thorough understanding of effective Mathematics pedagogy, including the development of fluency, reasoning, problem-solving and conceptual understanding
• Knowledge of evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and the ability to apply educational research to classroom practice and resource development
• An understanding of curriculum planning, sequencing, assessment and evaluation, including how these contribute to improving teaching and learning
• The ability to critically evaluate Mathematics teaching resources and identify opportunities to improve their accuracy, accessibility and effectiveness
• Confidence in using digital tools and technology to develop, present and communicate educational materials
  
  

Essential skills and personal qualities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and confidently to a range of audiences
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly when reviewing mathematical content, identifying misconceptions and ensuring the accuracy of educational resources
• Creativity and the ability to translate complex mathematical concepts into clear, engaging and accessible teaching materials
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, work independently and meet agreed deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and contribute effectively within a team
• The confidence to share ideas, provide constructive feedback and respond positively to challenge and suggestions for improvement
• Sound professional judgement, with the ability to make informed decisions based on evidence, educational research and practical experience
• Adaptability, resilience and a willingness to embrace new ideas, approaches and changing organisational priorities
• A proactive approach to professional development, with a genuine commitment to improving Mathematics education
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and reliability, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  
  

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills

• Previous experience of Mathematics subject leadership, curriculum coordination or leading an educational initiative within a primary school
• Experience of developing, reviewing or evaluating Mathematics curricula, assessments or teaching resources across multiple year groups or key stages
• Experience of designing or delivering professional development, training, coaching or mentoring for teachers and other education professionals
• Experience of supporting school improvement activities, including curriculum reviews, lesson observations, Mathematics audits or the development of teaching practice
• Experience of creating educational materials using digital authoring tools, presentation software or other resource-development applications
• Experience of engaging with educational research and applying findings to curriculum design, teaching approaches or resource development
• Experience of working collaboratively with other schools, educational organisations or external partners
• Further professional study or qualifications relevant to primary Mathematics, curriculum development or educational leadership
• The ability to demonstrate creativity, initiative and innovative thinking when developing solutions to educational challenges
  
  

Above all, we're looking for someone who is passionate about primary Mathematics, brings strong classroom experience and enjoys working collaboratively to create high-quality resources that support teachers and improve outcomes for children.

Benefits

At White Rose Education, we value our people and are committed to supporting their professional growth and wellbeing. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Funded professional development and opportunities for continuous learning
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free on-site parking
• Wellbeing support to help you thrive both personally and professionally