Future Foundations is excited to support the delivery of Maths Camps this summer in partnership with Axiom Maths and Purposeful Ventures. We are recruiting for Maths Coaches.
Deadline to apply: 31st March 2026 (23:59).
Find out more below…
Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver outstanding mathematical enrichment to capable young mathematicians across the UK.
Following a successful pilot in 2025, Purposeful Ventures is again working with Axiom Maths and Future Foundations to deliver three residential maths camps for 12 to 14-year-olds in August 2026 at Christ’s Hospital, Horsham and Bootham School, York , for up to 150 pupils per camp.
We are recruiting a team of exceptional Maths Coaches who will deliver our centrally planned curriculum to a cohort of highly capable pupils. Each Maths Coach will oversee a group of pupils, supporting and challenging them as they work on exciting new areas of maths that go beyond what they encounter in the classroom. The coaches will embody the enthusiasm and mathematical excellence that the camp aims to foster in the pupils.
The team of coaches will make up the majority of staff on site, collectively ensuring the smooth running of the camp and the effective delivery of the curriculum. The camp staff will be overseen by a Camp Director who has ultimate responsibility for the camp; the coaches will be expected to support the Camp Director in making the camp a success.
The Maths Coaches will deliver the camp curriculum, which will include classroom-based work, unstructured problem-solving sessions and other mathematical and non-mathematical activities. The coaches, as with all other adults on site, will also be responsible for ensuring that pupils have a safe, inclusive and high-quality experience. This is a pastoral and operational role as well as an academic one.
The role is a fixed-term residential position during August 2026, with mandatory training prior to the camps. Coaches will be expected to arrive having familiarised themselves with the material and be fully prepared to deliver an exceptional mathematical experience for the camp attendees.
Maths Coaches will work closely with the Camp Director, Operations Manager and pastoral team, escalating concerns and operational issues as appropriate rather than holding ultimate responsibility for them.
Together, the Maths Coaches will help realise the vision of Maths Camps, creating an environment where enthusiastic young mathematicians can expand their minds with the support of a team of inspiring maths educators and communicators.
Camp Dates & Locations
We are recruiting Maths Coaches who will deliver our centrally planned curriculum at three residential Maths Camps across two sites.
Site 1: Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham, West Sussex
Time commitment:
11 days in total:
- 1 day pre-camp (primarily during school holidays)
- 10 days on site during two residential camps
Camp dates:
- Camp 1: Monday 17 – Friday 21 August
- Camp 2: Monday 24 – Friday 28 August
Site 2: Bootham School, York
Time commitment:
6 days in total:
- 1 day pre-camp (primarily during school holidays)
- 5 days on site
Camp dates:
- Monday 24 – Friday 28 August
Pre-camp preparation includes:
- Online training session (0.5 days)
- Review all curriculum materials before arriving at camp. Detailed guidance and joint planning will happen during the in-person training on site; coaches are however expected to arrive having already familiarised themselves with the materials we share in advance (0.5 days)
- Review and sign Maths Camps Policies and Procedures and complete Safeguarding and Health and Safety survey.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Curriculum Delivery and Academic Environment
You will set the camp culture, creating an immersive and inspiring environment where pupils can express and develop their enthusiasm for maths.
- Take responsibility for fostering a culture of mathematical enjoyment and excellence
- Deliver the centrally designed curriculum, mostly to pupils in small groups
- ‘Coach’ the pupils, guiding them through the maths curriculum in the Axiom Maths style
- Support pupils to identify as mathematicians and to feel part of a wider community of mathematicians
Camp Delivery and Operational Responsibility
You will recognise the integral role you play in the delivery of the Maths Camp, and will be proactive in making it a success, academically and operationally.
- Support the Camp Director to deliver a high-quality academic, pastoral and operational experience for all pupils
- Be proactive in ensuring the camp runs smoothly and successfully, helping with transitions, logistics and other operational elements as needed
- Be ‘on duty’ from 7am to 9pm, with scheduled breaks and reasonable rest periods
- Contribute feedback and insights to support the ongoing development and expansion of the Maths Camps programme.
Safeguarding, Pastoral Care and Pupil Wellbeing
You will have a “safety-first” instinct for pupil welfare and be comfortable working in a “live” environment with pupils who may have complex needs.
- Support pupils with a range of learning needs and backgrounds, adapting delivery and supervision to ensure all pupils can participate fully
- Act as the first port-of-call during the day for pastoral issues among the pupils, following camp policies and escalating concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer where appropriate
- Manage pupil behaviour, escalating issues where appropriate
- In exceptional circumstances, help to address issues that may arise overnight
- Maintain professional boundaries with pupils at all times, in line with safeguarding guidance
Candidate Specifications
Essential
- Strong mathematical background and clear enthusiasm for mathematics
- Experience teaching, tutoring or otherwise supporting young people in mathematics, especially aged 11-14
- Uncompromising commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience delivering mathematical enrichment to capable pupils
- Previous residential or summer school experience
- Experience working in a school setting
- Maths or maths-related degree
Remuneration
£200/day inclusive of 12.07% roller-up in respect of statutory annual leave.
Total pay:
- £ 2,200 (Site 1)
- £ 1,200 (Site 2)
Interviews
Between 6th and 17th April 2026.
Travel
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered to and from the host venue, in line with Future Foundations’ travel policy. All travel expenses must be claimed through our Online Expense Claim system. A receipt must be attached in line with our policy.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided as part of the event delivery. You will be asked to submit any dietary needs in advance.
Other Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
- All roles at Future Foundations are subject to Safer Recruitment checks in line with KCSIE due to our role working with children and vulnerable people. Checks include but are not limited to; Enhanced DBS Check with Barred List checks, 2 References, Online Searches and Interviews – for further information please read Future Foundations Safeguarding Statement and Policies (Safeguarding Statement – Future Foundations).
About us
Maths Camps 2026 is delivered by the following organisations
Purposeful Ventures
Our vision is of a fairer society where all young people thrive.
Purposeful Ventures partners with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to improve the education and well-being of young people from their earliest years. We do this by selecting, accelerating and, where we find a gap, incubating organisations which tackle particular issues. Together, we test and scale effective solutions and influence system change.
Purposeful Ventures set up and is piloting the Maths Camps programme within its Maths portfolio. Our Maths portfolio seeks to help all young people engage with and excel at mathematics at every stage through high-quality enrichment and educational innovation.
Axiom Maths
Axiom Maths is a charity focusing on helping every child with the heart and head for maths realise the potential of their power. Half of disadvantaged children who are high attainers in maths at 11 are no longer high attainers by age 16. That is a huge loss of human potential that affects both those children as individuals and us as a wider society. We are focused on stopping that loss.
We partner with schools to identify children with the heart and head for maths. We stick with them on a five-year journey, from the first term of secondary school to the end of GCSEs.
We craft curricula that inspire and challenge young minds, with problems that excite them, where they lose themselves in maths.
We create social groups that nurture mathematical talent, where pupils feel at home and valued.
Future Foundations
Our vision is a society where every young person makes the transition into adulthood with the foundations they need for their future. Our mission is to equip young people to thrive.
Founded in 2004, Future Foundations designs and delivers award-winning educational and social action programmes. We have partnered with mission driven organisations reaching over 100,000 young people (aged 7 to 18) in 100 countries.
FF was the delivery partner for Maths Camps in 2025.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about this role before applying, please contact the FF Maths Camps team:
maths.camps@future-foundations.co.uk
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
