Job Reference: 8392

Axiom Maths is a registered charity with a mission to help every child with the head and heart for maths realise their potential. We believe that maths can transform lives and nations, and that access to that power should never depend on a child’s background.

We identify children with mathematical promise, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and guide them towards mathematical excellence. The backbone of our approach is maths circles, where small groups of pupils come together with a trained mentor to tackle challenging problems for fun. Over five years, they will have built a rich knowledge of mathematics whilst establishing behaviours and relationships that set them up for long-term success.

We are now seeking an exceptional Education Director to lead us into a new phase. Our core maths circles programme reaches over 13,000 pupils from a third of state secondary schools in England and Wales. We need to sustain and improve its quality, whilst beginning to expand to launch new products – such as a suite of online enrichment maths courses, a programme of summer camps, and a social problem-solving platform. This is an exciting role for someone who wants to develop a set of world-class products that will change the lives of a generation of young people.

Reporting to CEO David Thomas OBE, you will work closely with our Chief Mathematician and the wider team to form a vision, collect insights from our users, and develop excellent products. You will need to bring credibility as a mathematical thinker, as well as the leadership skills to manage a complex and evolving portfolio of products. You do not need to have followed a particular route in your career so far – we are open to applications from a range of backgrounds. You do need to think deeply about how children learn mathematics, be able to lead a data-driven product development team and have a deep moral commitment to our mission.

Axiom Maths is a small team with big ambitions. We champion innovation, empower staff to implement new ideas, and place real value on collaboration and open communication. We strongly encourage applications from those who feel connected to our mission, particularly people from backgrounds where progressing to university mathematics is not the norm.

If you want to help ensure mathematical talent is nurtured wherever it is found, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button on this page. The closing date for applications is 08:30 BST on Friday 15th May 2026.

If you wish to discuss this role further in confidence, please contact Isabella Newell on Isabella.Newell@perrettlaver.com and quote reference number 8392.

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