Australian Curriculum Primary Mathematics Lead (Project Manager)

Australian Curriculum Primary Mathematics Lead (Project Manager)

Mathspace is a cutting‑edge eLearning platform, delivering enriching and personalised mathematics content to thousands of schools worldwide. Students are provided with step‑by‑step marking and assistance to ensure they receive the right help at the right time, no matter how they choose to engage with a question. Our content is engaging and interactive, and the Mathspace system adapts to student proficiency while providing a wealth of data for educators to guide their students’ growth to complete mastery.

We are embarking on an exciting project to develop comprehensive digital textbooks for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics (K to 6). We are seeking an experienced primary educator to lead this initiative on a 6‑to‑12‑month remote contract, overseeing content creation and ensuring our materials meet the highest standards of curriculum alignment and pedagogical quality. This is a unique opportunity for someone who combines deep expertise in the Australian Curriculum with a passion for leveraging modern tools (including AI) to transform how educational content is developed and delivered.

Base Pay Range

A$100,000.00 per year to A$150,000.00 per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of K‑6 mathematics textbook content aligned to the Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0) from planning through to completion.
• Oversee content creation workflows and coordinate with internal team members.
• Conduct thorough reviews of all content to ensure rigorous alignment with Australian Curriculum content descriptions, achievement standards, and the mathematical proficiencies.
• Provide specific, actionable feedback that enables the internal team to make precise edits and maintain world‑class quality standards.
• Champion the use of AI tools throughout the content development process to maximise productivity and quality.
• Continuously improve team processes and workflows by identifying opportunities to integrate new AI capabilities.
• Ensure consistency in pedagogical approach, mathematical rigor, and year‑level progression across all materials.

Requirements

• Extensive experience teaching primary mathematics (K‑6) in Australian schools.
• Deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics (Version 9.0), including content descriptions, achievement standards, and the proficiency strands (Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving, Reasoning).
• Familiarity with implementing the Version 9.0 curriculum changes.
• Strong familiarity with current AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) and a genuine enthusiasm for using them to enhance productivity.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to provide clear, specific feedback on content.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative and team‑oriented approach.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in project management, publishing, or educational content development.
• Familiarity with state‑specific primary mathematics syllabi (e.g., NSW K‑6 Syllabus, Victorian Curriculum).
• Experience with digital learning platforms or ed‑tech environments.
• Experience with LaTeX or mathematical typesetting.
• A basic understanding of coding.

Benefits

• Contribute to a world‑class learning resource that is transforming the future of maths education worldwide.
• Fully remote role with flexible working hours.
• Shape the Australian primary offering for a product used by hundreds of thousands of students globally.
• Work with a team that embraces innovation and cutting‑edge technology.