Maths Trainee Teacher

ARK TEACHER TRAINING; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ARK Teacher Training in Birmingham as a Maths Teacher trainee. This role promises professional development and the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and relevant GCSEs. Early applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Benefits

Dedicated wellbeing support

High investment in professional development

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE required.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent is needed.
• Experience of working with young people beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons to enhance pupil learning.
• Create a nurturing environment to assist pupil development.
• Maintain discipline and contribute to school effectiveness.

Skills

Commitment to working with young people

Ability to demonstrate high standards

Aptitude for teaching

Education

Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE

Undergraduate bachelor's degree

Degree or A level in the subject to teach

Job description

Employer ARK TEACHER TRAINING Location Birmingham, West Midlands Salary Bursaries and scholarships from: £28,000 - £30,000 Closing date 10 Jun 2025

Locations:Ark St Alban's Academy, Ark Boulton Academy, Ark Victoria Academy, Ark Kings Academy, Birmingham

Bursaries and scholarships from: £28,000 - £30,000

Closing date:Recruitment is running on a rolling basis until places are full - early applications are advised

Starting:September 2025

“Every child deserves a great education and excellent teaching can make that happen. I decided I wanted to be a part of that” Amin, Ark Teacher Training Graduate

About the role:

You will be training to be a Maths Teacher - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Maths.

In this role, you will engage in rigorous and continuous professional development in order to exceed the minimum level of practice expected of teachers as defined in the Teachers’ Standards. You will be able to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct, and be a role-model, positively impacting the academy more widely.

About Ark:

Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching that sensitively considers all children’s backgrounds and needs; making educational equity a reality.

About Ark Teacher Training:

Ark Teacher Training (ATT) has consistently earned the ‘Outstanding’ status from Ofsted. With Goldsmiths University awarding the PGCE element of the programme, we offer you the perfect balance of theory and practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be.

Special features of our programme include:

• Wellbeing is our top priority; we provide dedicated support and prioritise you personally so that you can enjoy a sustainable career in education.
• One of the highest investors in professional development of any schools group; we equip you with the tools you need to be the best you can be, at every stage of your career.
• We believe in the power of our people and the beauty of diversity; we value individuals’ unique qualities and expertise, which cultivates the growth of special talents to enrich our vibrant community.
• Our credibility comes from our connections with acclaimed, national and international educational research; we set goals to enhance our professional practice that are person-centred and evidence-based.

Key responsibilities:

• To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils
• To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
• To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school
• To contribute to the effective working of the school

Key requirements:

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
• An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training
• A degree or A level in the subject you wish to teach / a related subject
• Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
• Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• An aptitude for teaching

Diversity and Inclusion:

Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity both within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s incredibly important that pupils have a rich and diverse teaching body to learn from; they’re able to see themselves in positions of leadership and authority, while their perceptions and world-views are broadened. Read morehere .

How to Apply:

Applications can be made directly through our websitehere .

If you’re applying through the DfE, please see our subjectshere to ensure you apply for the correct route.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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