Product Developer (Mathematics) – Expression of Interest

We are looking to expand our current product development team to develop a range of new programs and resources in the area of mathematics. If you are committed to evidence-based classroom practice and have relevant expertise and experience in primary numeracy and mathematics instruction and resource development, you may like to consider joining a dynamic, hard-working team of writers and researchers. 

This role may be based in Sydney, in our Macquarie Park office, or in Melbourne.

There are numerous tasks involved in developing a program. Each team member brings their own strengths and expertise to the process. The following tasks are indicative of the range of activities required for the role:

• Working within a team to conceptualise new programs
• Writing and developing new material, e.g., scripted lessons, supplementary resources, designing in-program assessment procedures
• Assisting with school trials, including training and supporting teachers in implementation at the trial stage
• Monitoring the efficacy of programs through data gathering and responding to feedback
• Keeping up to date on research into mathematics instruction

The skills and qualities required to work in Product Development include the following:

Essential

• An undergraduate degree in teaching or a related discipline
• A solid knowledge of how numeracy and mathematics skills are acquired and ability to translate this knowledge into classroom practice
• Experience in delivering evidence-based instruction to students (whole-class and/or intervention)
• Ability to write clearly for different audiences and age groups
• Ability to provide feedback to colleagues and to receive feedback from them
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work within a team, as well as interact with teachers and principals
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at once
• Ability to problem solve
• High levels of competency in use of technology
• A current Working with Children Check (WWC)

Highly beneficial, but not essential

• Postgraduate studies in the teaching of numeracy, mathematics or related areas
• Proven experience developing curriculum material and resources for publication
• Recent experience in teaching maths and/or developing resources for mathematics appropriate for primary aged students (particularly F–Year 2)
• Held leadership positions in schools
• A working knowledge of the National Curriculum and the complexities of working in a school environment
• Experience in use of IT in education

To have a confidential discussion about the possible role, please email Alison McMurtrie, Product Development Manager at [email protected].  

You can also submit your application below.