Oriel Square

What We Do

Oriel Square is a trusted publishing partner to the most successful education companies in the world. We specialize in comprehensive content development across all key areas of educational publishing, leveraging deep market insights and policy expertise to deliver high-quality, effective solutions.

Our services span both digital and print publishing throughout school-age education, helping our partners create engaging, curriculum-aligned materials that support student learning and teacher effectiveness. We combine editorial excellence with a thorough understanding of educational markets to ensure every project meets the highest standards.

Our Team

OrielSquare is led by John Deans and Sam Derby, who bring together four decades of combined experience in the UK and international schools education markets. Both founders have held leadership roles across a diverse range of education companies, from innovative digital startups to established market leaders, giving them unique insights into what makes educational content truly effective.

Our team is passionate about education and committed to delivering exceptional results for our partners while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Our Benefits

Work-Life Balance

• 4-day work week (28 hours!) - enjoy your long weekends every week
• 20 days' holiday (equivalent to 5 weeks) plus public holiday allowance

Financial Benefits

• Workplace pension scheme

And Much More

We're committed to creating a supportive, flexible working environment where our team can do their best work while enjoying time for what matters most outside of work.