Maths Pilot TDA Apprentice Teachers

The Alpha Academies Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational trust in England is looking for enthusiastic Maths Apprentice Teachers. This role offers a pathway to Qualified Teacher Status through a fully funded apprenticeship program with Staffordshire University. Candidates must display strong communication skills in English and a passion for teaching. The successful applicants will contribute to a collaborative environment within the Maths Faculty. The position is a fixed-term in a supportive educational setting with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching in the Maths Faculty.
• Gain Qualified Teacher Status through the apprenticeship program.

Skills

Ability to converse in accurate spoken English

Enthusiasm for teaching

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: September 2026 | Maths Pilot TDA Apprentice Teachers | Fixed Term for the length of the Apprenticeship | Unqualified 1, Actual Salary £22,600

The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is looking to recruit enthusiastic Maths Apprentice Teachers to work within our highly successful and well established Maths Faculty, 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.

This is an Apprenticeship Pathway to gain Qualified Teacher Status. You will be placed on the Staffordshire University Teacher Degree Apprenticeship programme, which is fully funded by Alpha Academies Trust. During the programme you will complete a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship to gain Qualified Teacher Status within 4 years. This pathway offers a combination of on‑the‑job teaching experience along with time dedicated to your own learning and development. 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.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our Trust and academies and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

Our Trust has an amazing family of academies, and each has its own ethos and values that contribute to the wider Trust purpose. We are committed to delivering a first‑class education to overcome inequality and you will play a key part in helping us to achieve that. We are a local trust with all academies in close proximity, this allows us to focus our strategic direction on learning from each other to ensure that we can deliver the very best in experiences and standards for the communities that we serve.

Our main priority is to develop people and our staff in the organisation are no exception to this. Alpha Academies Trust facilitates the very best in collaboration, staff development and wellbeing. In order to continue this, we need exceptional people, who we will support to be outstanding professionals.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to deliver a first‑class education for every child and overcome inequality. We recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority. We are committed to working with other stakeholders to create a joined‑up momentum, with the ambition of bringing about transformational change.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes 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. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

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.

Our 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.

Contact

Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at [e-mail]

Visits to all of our academies are warmly welcomed, please contact the HR/Recruitment Team to arrange a mutually convenient appointment on 01782 882100.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 1st June 2026 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed