At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and develop innovative products that make a real difference in education.
- Company: Join Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust, a forward-thinking group of sixth form colleges.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible remote work, a public sector pension, and a clear path to full-time.
- Other info: Collaborate closely with founders and have a say in product direction.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of exciting projects with a direct impact on students' futures.
- Qualifications: Strong Ruby on Rails and React skills, plus mobile app experience.
The predicted salary is between 25200 - 30000 £ per year.
Job Description
25,200â-30,000 (3 days per week, pro-rata from 42,000â-50,000 FTE) Remote with UK Midlands in-person days
Better Futures Multi‑Academy Trust is a group of sixth form colleges in the UK Midlands.
We are building two products—ARC, a 360‑degree leadership platform, and Swaya, a student feedback app for i OS and Android.
Both products are live, have paying clients, and are ready to scale with the right developer.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of ARC and Swaya, including development, quality, and roadmap.
- Work directly with the founders on product direction.
- Inherit and improve a solid Rails and React codebase.
- Manage i OS and Android app updates.
- Solve real UX problems and ship noticeable improvements.
Qualifications
- Strong Ruby on Rails experience for production environments.
- React frontend skills with a genuine care for UI/UX quality.
- Mobile app experience: i OS and Android (React Native, Flutter, or native).
- Product‑oriented mindset, not just ticket‑focused.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, honest about unknowns, and quick to learn.
- UK‑based, right to work without sponsorship.
Benefits
- 0.6 FTE to start, with a clear path to full‑time.
- Flexible, remote‑first working with occasional in‑person days in the Midlands.
- Public sector pension and holiday entitlement.
- CPD budget and genuine encouragement to develop skills.
- Front‑row seat on two products that are growing, and a role in deciding their direction.
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Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible, remote-first work environment with the opportunity to take ownership of innovative products that are making a real impact in education. With a strong focus on employee development, including a CPD budget and a clear path to full-time employment, you will be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages growth. Located in the UK Midlands, you will enjoy occasional in-person collaboration while working on exciting projects that are ready to scale.
