Maths Subject Specialist

About Huddle Education 

Of 100 children that start school in South Africa, 37 will pass matric and 4 will get a degree. 

In the short term, our mission is to ensure that every child in South Africa, regardless of their circumstances, has access to excellent high school education. We will achieve this by bringing together the best of human support, technology, engaging content from gifted teachers and joyful learning spaces. 

In the longer term, we will concentrate on socio-emotional, project-based, STEM & employment focused education. Students will develop an awe for life, a curiosity to learn, a calling to serve communities, and skills that maximise their potential. These leaders of tomorrow will cultivate a loving and logical generation that inspires humanity. 

Job Overview 

The Maths Subject Specialist will play a critical role in executing Huddle’s Maths strategic vision through the development of various resources, such as formal and informal assessments, revision worksheets, and targeted gap-closing material. 

The role may evolve into a full FET teaching position as the programme expands.

Joining a young, innovative organisation means the type of work may change, but what will remain constant is our dedication to serving learners and improving education. 

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

• Support the implementation and analysis of baseline assessments to identify learner gaps
• Develop and execute bridging content and intervention strategies to close learning gaps
• Support learners in building strong foundational Maths skills
• Contribute to special projects related to Maths curriculum development and learner support
• Work closely with the Maths team to align bridging work with long-term GET and FET goals
• Analyse learner performance data and adapt interventions accordingly
• Contribute to or run remediation bootcamps and targeted support programmes
• Support the development of curriculum resources where needed
• Conduct user observation with learners and gather feedback to improve interventions
• Maintain project documentation and learning resources
• Complete work on time in line with project plans, with clear and regular communication
• Assist with building tools, systems, and processes that increase the effectiveness of learner support and curriculum delivery
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods
• Create rigorous curriculum plans that outline the objectives that need to be achieved in every lesson of the year
• Plan lessons by writing scripts for videos and informal assessments that will result in engaging, effective, joyful lessons 
• Set thorough formal assessments that will accurately test understanding of subject matter
• Review lesson plans and videos from other teachers, and collaborate on the definition of excellence 

Education:

• A B Ed or PGCE with a specialisation in Senior and FET Phase Maths/ Maths Lit. 
  

Experience:

• Preference will be given to candidates with 3 or more years’ experience in a low or no-fee high school but all experience levels will be considered.
• Experience supporting learners with foundational gaps and differentiated instruction.
• Experience in curriculum design and development. It would be advantageous to have had additional experience in curriculum design and development for the online environment
  

Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of the challenges within low and no-fee high schools and in communities where educational outcomes are typically weak
• Strong understanding of Maths curriculum progression from Grade 7 to high school and from GET to FET.
  
  

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills: strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. 
• Collaboration: able to work with a team of educators, administrators, and other stakeholders. 
• Analytical skills: able to analyse data on student performance and make data-driven decisions on curriculum development. 
• Flexibility and adaptability: The education landscape is constantly changing, and the teacher should be able to adapt to new teaching methods, technologies, and learning trends. 

• Problem-solving: able to identify problems in the current curriculum and create solutions to address them. 
• Project management: excellent organisational skills to manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously. Must be comfortable using software and technology for content development and delivery. 
• Attention to detail: should have excellent attention to detail to ensure that the curriculum is accurate, well-organised, and meets educational standards.
  
  

Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies and pedagogical methods
• Passionate about education and learner success
• Empathetic, analytical, and solutions-focused
• Curious, creative, proactive, 
• In possession of a strong growth-mindset and enjoy receiving feedback for both personal and professional improvement
• Flexible and enjoys an ever-changing environment
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks while collaborating cross-functionally