Associate Teachers - Subjects Considered - Maths, Science and Computing (Apprenticeship Route)

The Alpha Academies Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Associate Teachers for an Apprenticeship Pathway in Mathematics, Science, and Computing. Successful candidates will teach secondary students while completing a fully funded Level 6 Apprenticeship Course aimed at gaining Qualified Teacher Status within 12 months. The role involves lesson planning, student assessment, and collaboration with peers to support the overall success of the Academy. A strong commitment to educational development is essential for this fixed-term position, attracting an actual salary of £22,600.

Benefits

Good pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate in spoken English.
• Foundation in mathematics, science, and computing expected.
• Commitment to developing teaching practices within an apprenticeship framework.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics, science, and computing to Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan lessons and deliver engaging, differentiated instruction.
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects.

Skills

Fluent spoken English

Mathematics literacy

Science literacy

Computing literacy

Teaching practice development

Job description

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: September 2026 | Associate Teachers – Subjects Considered- Mathematics, Science and Computing (Apprenticeship Route) | Fixed Term for the length of the Apprenticeship, with a Pathway to gain Qualified Teacher Status | Unqualified 1 | Actual Salary £22,600

The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is looking to recruit enthusiastic Associate Teachers to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The positions will be based at one of our Secondary schools, The Discovery Academy or The Excel Academy.

Overview

This is an Apprenticeship Pathway to gain Qualified Teacher Status. You will be placed on the Staffordshire University Apprenticeship Teacher programme, which is fully funded by Alpha Academies Trust. During the programme you will complete a Level 6 Apprenticeship Course and gain Qualified Teacher Status within 12 months. This pathway offers a combination of on‑the‑job training and academic learning. Where possible, we will strive to support the transition from an apprenticeship to a permanent teaching role, provided the curriculum and financial framework make this feasible.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for teaching mathematics, science and computing to Key Stages 3 and 4 students. Your role will involve lesson planning, delivering engaging and differentiated lessons, assessing student progress and providing timely feedback. You will collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement cross‑curricular projects and support the overall success of the Academy.

Qualifications

Essential for the post is the ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English. You must fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. A foundation in mathematics, science and computing literacy is expected, as well as a commitment to developing teaching practice within an apprenticeship framework.

Benefits

• A good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%
• Discounted gym membership for on‑site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services

We’re Disability Confident

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at [e-mail] to discuss.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

Closing Date for this Post

Monday 1st June 2026 at 9:00am

Interview Date

To Be Confirmed