Trainee Teacher of Maths
Start Date: September 2026Contract: Full-time, one year in the first instanceSalary: Training bursary of £29,000 (subject to eligibility)Opportunity to access enhanced salaries from ECT Year 1 onwards, subject to securing a permanent position.
Begin Your Teaching Career in Mathematics
Are you ready to take the first step towards becoming a Maths teacher? We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to train as a Trainee Teacher of Maths,
You will join a highly successful and ambitious Maths department made up of subject specialists who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to supporting every student to achieve their best. The department is well led and has a strong track record of developing trainee teachers through excellent mentoring, guidance and professional development.
Why Train With Us?
We offer a carefully designed and comprehensive training programme that provides trainees with the skills, confidence and experience needed to thrive in the classroom. Key benefits include:
- A structured route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Training in calm, disruption-free classrooms, allowing you to focus on developing outstanding teaching practice
- Access to a well-resourced Maths curriculum, with high-quality schemes of work and lesson resources that heavily scaffold planning
- A dedicated subject mentor, with protected weekly time to support your professional development
- One protected training day per week, combining online and face-to-face sessions (travel expenses included)
- Bespoke coaching and support from in-school Maths specialists
- Regular, research-informed CPD, including weekly department professional development
- Tailored learning walks with targeted, incremental feedback
- Opportunities to collaborate with trainees and teachers across more than 60 schools within the group
- Strong behaviour and inclusion support, ensuring you are equipped to meet the needs of all learners
Employee Benefits
In addition to exceptional training and support, we offer a broad benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary progression opportunities
- Access to a generous pension scheme
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Reduced membership fees for an on-site gym
- Reduced fees for on-site nursery provision
- Laptop provided
- Car leasing scheme
- Access to Westfield Benefits after six months, offering discounts on shopping, travel and holidays
- Free Health Cash Plan, covering dentists, opticians and selected treatments
- Three additional INSET days for planning
- One guaranteed personal day per year
- High-quality career development and progression opportunities
We are committed to ensuring our staff feel valued and supported, offering more pay, more time and more support.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this training opportunity, candidates must:
- Hold a degree with a minimum classification of 2:2
- Be eligible for the £29,000 training bursary, paid in equal instalments across the year
- Understand that this is a non-salaried training route
- Be eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans if required (details discussed at interview)
- Hold a 4 or equivalent in GCSE Maths and English
Training with us offers an ambitious, flexible and supportive route into secondary teaching, preparing you fully for both the challenges and rewards of a career in education.
