Trainee Maths Teacher

KPI EDUCATION

Sutton

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 31,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Structured ITT programme

Mentoring from maths specialists

Professional development

Excellent facilities

Job summary

KPI Education is recruiting for a Trainee Maths Teacher on an initial teacher training programme at an outstanding secondary school in Sutton. The role starts with a £28,000 starting salary and includes structured training, coaching, and mentoring from senior maths staff.

Ideal candidates hold a First-Class or 2:1 maths-related degree from a top university and aspire to Qualified Teacher Status, with a commitment to high standards and student achievement.

Qualifications

Degree from Oxford, Cambridge, or a Russell Group university.
First-Class Honours Degree or strong 2:1.
Degree in Mathematics or Maths-related discipline (Physics, Engineering, Economics, CS, etc.).
Excellent GCSE and A-Level results.

Responsibilities

Training to deliver Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Support pupils of varying abilities to achieve academic success.
Plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
Develop effective behaviour management strategies.
Assess student progress and provide feedback.
Work with experienced mentors and department leaders.
Participate in professional development sessions.
Contribute to wider school life and culture.
Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Strong communication

Maths knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Motivation for teaching

Education

First-Class Honours Degree

Russell Group University

Degree in Mathematics or related

Job description

Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training Programme)

Outstanding Secondary School | Sutton, Outer London

Full-Time | School-Based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Opportunity Starting Salary: £28,000

Are you an Oxbridge or Russell Group graduate with exceptional academic credentials and a passion for Mathematics?

Would you like to train to become an outstanding Maths teacher within a high-performing secondary school that combines academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and state-of-the-art facilities?

An Outstanding secondary school in the London Borough of Sutton is seeking an ambitious Trainee Maths Teacher to join its highly successful Mathematics Department through a school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Programme.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a First-Class or 2:1 graduate with a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or another Maths-related discipline, who is eager to develop into an exceptional classroom practitioner.

About the School

This highly regarded secondary school has established a reputation as one of the leading state schools in the region. The school consistently delivers strong academic outcomes and is renowned for its culture of high expectations, respect, and achievement.

Students are hardworking, courteous, and engaged in their learning, allowing teachers to focus on delivering ambitious and intellectually challenging lessons in a calm and purposeful environment.

The school benefits from:

Outstanding teaching and learning facilities.
A successful and well-established Mathematics Department.
Excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.
Strong academic results across GCSE and A-Level.
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
Extensive professional development and teacher training programmes.
Modern classrooms and specialist facilities.
A culture that promotes excellence, aspiration, and continuous improvement.

This is an ideal setting in which to begin a teaching career and develop the skills required to become an exceptional educator.

The ITT Trainee Role

As a Trainee Maths Teacher, you will work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while receiving structured training, coaching, and mentoring from experienced teachers and school leaders.

Throughout the programme, you will gradually develop responsibility for teaching classes while receiving ongoing support and professional guidance.

Key responsibilities include:

Training to deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Supporting pupils of varying abilities to achieve academic success.
Planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
Developing effective behaviour management strategies.
Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
Working closely with experienced mentors and department leaders.
Participating in professional development and teacher training sessions.
Contributing to the wider life of the school community.
Building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Degree from Oxford, Cambridge, or a Russell Group University.
A First-Class Honours Degree or strong 2:1.
Degree in Mathematics or a Maths-related discipline, including Physics, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar.
Excellent GCSE and A-Level results.
Strong subject knowledge and academic credibility.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A genuine passion for education and Mathematics.
The ability to inspire, motivate, and engage young people.

Desirable

Previous experience tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or working with young people.
Experience supporting Mathematics learning.
An interest in curriculum development and educational excellence.
Long-term aspirations within teaching and school leadership.

What the School Offers

£28,000 starting salary.
Fully supported school-based Initial Teacher Training programme.
Outstanding mentoring from experienced Mathematics specialists.
High-quality professional development.
Exceptional teaching facilities and resources.
Well-behaved, motivated, and ambitious students.
A collaborative and supportive staff culture.
Clear progression towards Qualified Teacher Status and a successful teaching career.