Careers
Former teachers and technologists building a marking service that takes the marking off teachers’ plates, never the judgement.
About stylus
stylus was founded by former teachers to change that. We’re a marking service, not another tool for teachers to run. Pupils write on paper, as they always have: no logins, no laptops, no training. Teachers scan the work. We do the rest, and we answer for its quality.
We read every sentence against every criterion, because a grade is a single block of colour and we want the whole picture. That detail lets us find the one thing holding each pupil back, and group the pupils who share it, so teachers know what to teach tomorrow, and to whom.
None of this works without expert teachers. They marked everything by hand before we automated a thing, and the model is still checked against them: every disagreement reviewed, every piece of guidance rewritten until it holds. We went slow to go fast. Nothing reaches a teacher unchecked.
We take the marking, never the judgement. The AI can’t enjoy the writing; teachers should. Endorsed by the Department for Education and used in schools across the country, stylus exists to give every teacher the insight required to meet each student’s needs, without stealing time from their weekends and evenings.
That’s where you come in.
Open roles
Current vacancies
Name
Curriculum Adviser
Where
Hybrid, London (remote considered, with monthly travel to London)
Type
Full-time, 1-year fixed term (maternity cover), with potential to become permanent
Salary
Salary to be confirmed
Posted
An experienced teacher and writing specialist to oversee our writing curriculum, lead our moderators on quality, and make sure the feedback students receive is accurate, useful and worth acting on.
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Name
Education Adviser
Where
Hybrid, London
Type
Full-time, permanent
Salary
Salary range: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Posted
An exceptional teacher ready to take their expertise beyond the classroom: helping school leaders see how stylus can work for them, planning pilots for success, and connecting customers with our product and education teams.
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What we look for
We call them the stylus People Pillars.
At stylus, we look for more than experience on a CV. We look for how someone thinks, learns, and contributes—how they approach problems, people, and progress. The qualities below reflect what makes a great hire at stylus: curiosity with purpose, integrity under pressure, and the energy to move things forward.
Pillar 01
How people move things forward
High Energy
Drive
Positivity
Tenacity
Collaborativeness
Success criteria
✓ Brings energy, momentum and optimism to challenges
✓ Takes initiative rather than waiting for instruction
✓ Raises the energy and motivation of others
✓ Asks constructive, forward-looking questions
Pillar 02
How they show up for others
High Integrity
Conscientiousness
Honesty
Loyalty
Ownership
Success criteria
✓ Owns outcomes, not just actions
✓ Acknowledges mistakes or learning moments without defensiveness
✓ Speaks about others respectfully, even when critical
✓ Frames decisions in terms of long-term good
Pillar 03
How they think and learn
High Intelligence
Curiosity
Resourcefulness
Learning agility
Track record
Success criteria
✓ Explains complex ideas simply
✓ Connects dots across experiences and disciplines
✓ Adapts quickly to new information or feedback
✓ Demonstrates structured thinking and intellectual humility
How we hire
What to expect when you apply.
1.
Screening call
A short call to talk through the role, your experience and any questions you have about stylus.
2.
First interview
A conversation with the hiring manager about your experience and how you approach the work.
3.
Second interview
A chance to meet more of the team and go deeper into the role.