Teaching Resource Reviewer (Secondary)

Scope and purpose

MEI was recently awarded a contract by the Oak National Academy to develop an extensive suite of new teaching resources to better support Secondary teachers in lesson planning, teaching, and curriculum development.

Phase 1 of the project is underway. During this phase we will design curricula for KS3 and KS4, which set out the units of learning and the sequence of the content. Phase 2 will run from September 2023 to August 2024, during which time the writing team will create around 900 engaging lessons, comprising slide decks, worksheets, quizzes, videos, and associated lesson information.

To support the Phase 2 of the project, we are recruiting several inspirational Secondary maths teaching professionals with experience of creating high-quality lesson resources, who can demonstrate excellent pedagogical practice.

The role of Teaching Resource Reviewer is to provide ‘first-line’ review and feedback to Teaching Resource Creators to improve and refine lesson materials with the aim that they are of excellent quality, support effective teaching, and are error-free.

You’ll need to be an experienced in creating and reviewing maths resources, and be tech-savvy, and up for learning to use new tools and systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a nationally important project and gain valuable experience to support your career and to grow and enhance your professional network.

About MEI

Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) is a long-established national charity, committed to improving maths education for all. We want everyone to receive an excellent maths education and to achieve well in the subject regardless of their background.

As part of our work, MEI is involved in the leadership and management of government-funded programmes to support maths education. We lead the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme and the FE Maths CPD Programme. We are also a lead partner in the government-funded National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, which coordinates the work of the Maths Hubs Programme.

MEI is an enthusiastic and committed organisation and a great place to work. We have around 80 employees and over 100 flexible associate staff based around England.

Equality and diversity

MEI is committed to promoting and ensuring equality and valuing diversity. We will not discriminate unlawfully in any aspect of employment and we want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Main duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and providing timely and constructive feedback to MEI’s Teaching Resource Creators on the lessons they have produced in line with Oak's quality guidance, with a focus on subject and pedagogical quality.
• Supporting the planning and design of lesson content and assuming the role of maths subject consultant for colleagues.
• Providing feedback on production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• You will also be required to:
  • Work in collaboration with MEI colleagues and Oak’s Curriculum Delivery Team, via Oak’s production process
  • Meet production deadlines
  • Engage proactively with the learning opportunities provided

You must be comfortable working at pace and open to considering ways in which the team can work more effectively. You must be able to work as part of a team, both face-to-face and online, building relationships and managing your time effectively.

IT equipment and software will be provided.

Training and support will be provided, and will include:

• Explanation of the research and principles underpinning the curricula and lesson design requirements
• Quality requirements
• The process, systems, and technology that will be used for lesson production

You must be available to participate in training (including a three-day residential), preparation, and onboarding throughout September 2023.

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