Dear EdThreaders!
Quick message today to let you know that the Explicit Mathematics Program is hiring again. This time, we’re looking for someone with a strong educational background to work in a customer support role.
We are growing exceptionally quickly at the EMP, with now over 300 schools using the program, and we are receiving an enormous number of enquiries to the extent that we need some additional support!
If you:
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Have a strong background in education (ideally inclusive of Primary)
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Are passionate about high-quality mathematics instruction
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Have the capacity to work remotely for approx. 1-2 hours/day providing support via our online ticketing system responding to school inquiries
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Are keen to work closely with me (Ollie Lovell), and other members of the EMP team to develop a deep understanding of all facets of the program
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Are keen to support EMP schools to have maximum success with the program
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*Opportunities for further role growth and development for the right candidate
Then please submit your CV and cover letter via this dropbox by 10pm, Monday March 9th.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a hugely impactful project. We’d love to see your application!
ERRR #109. Chris Such on Teaching Reading and Comprehension
Last week I relished the opportunity to record a podcast with the reading expert, Christopher Such, to discuss his books The Art and Science of Primary Reading, Primary Reading Simplified, as well as his recent collaboration with Steplab!
If you’re keen to listen, here it is!
Announcements and Opportunities
Upcoming Instructional Coaching Trainings with Steplab
If you’re interested in world-class instructional coaching and PD, or you’ve heard about Steplab and you’d like to find out more. The following trainings are an excellent opportunity to do so:
Upcoming Explicit Mathematics Program Trainings
The Explicit Mathematics Program is absolutely taking off. Orders for the 2026 school year have more than doubled compared to 2025 and we have more schools than ever using and loving the program.
See some initial growth data and videos of classroom practice through our 2025 EMP Awards video here.
If you’re an EMP school and want to up your game, or just a school interested in the program, these upcoming trainings would be a great fit: