Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (W193)

Lift Schools; Binstead; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

No tuition fees

On-the-job mentoring

1-on-1 coaching

Weekly training sessions

Résumé du poste

Lift Schools invites you to start a teacher training journey as a Trainee Maths Teacher on an Apprenticeship route. You will learn in the classroom, earn while you learn, and work toward a PGCE and QTS with Ark Teacher Training.

The programme lasts 1 year full-time with a two-week Summer School in August 2027, plus weekly mentoring, personalised coaching, and dedicated training sessions across Lift Schools’ network of partner schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a 2:2 or above; Maths/ STEM preferred.
• GCSEs: Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
• Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Responsabilités

• Gain practical classroom teaching experience as an apprentice Maths teacher.
• Receive weekly feedback and tailored career support from tutors and in‑school mentors.
• Attend weekly training modules to develop practical teaching skills.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Maths or STEM

Strong A-Level in Maths

Description du poste

Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools:Train to teach Maths

Are you looking to become a Maths Teacher and start a rewarding career in education?

Our school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme gives you the opportunity to learn directly in the classroom, supported by experienced teachers and mentors. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this Apprenticeship route let's you earn while you learn whilst working towards yourPostgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice, and building your teaching confidence throughout the school year.

Programme key details

• Role title: Trainee Maths Teacher (Apprenticeship route)
• Qualifications earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & Level 6 Apprenticeship
• Programme duration: 1 Year (Full-time)
• Key dates: Summer School (2 – 13 August 2027)

Why choose our Initial Teacher Training Programme?

Our school-based teacher training gives you the perfect balance of practical classroom experience and expert academic grounding:

• No tuition fees: On the Apprenticeship route, your university fees are already paid
• Practical classroom experience: Gain hands‑on teaching practice as an apprentice Maths teacher, backed by dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring.
• Fully supported progression: Your personal tutor and in‑school coach guide you as you gradually take on more independent teaching responsibility.
• Network & community: Spend half a day every week in dedicated training sessions alongside fellow trainees from across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.

What the Teacher Training Programme includes

Two-week Summer School (August 2027)

Prepare for your training year with two weeks of focused learning. Our Summer School (2 – 13 August 2027) helps you enter the classroom with a strong foundation in educational theory, lesson planning, and behaviour management.

Personalised mentoring & coaching

You will never feel on your own. A dedicated subject tutor and in‑school mentor provide ongoing advice, weekly feedback, and tailored career support.

Targeted weekly training

Weekly training modules enhance the practical teaching skills you apply in the classroom every day.

Nationwide support network

Connect with current trainees and alumni across our 62 schools nationwide. As part of Lift Schools, you will benefit from a collaborative peer network throughout your training year and into your Early Career Framework (ECF) years.

Recognised PGCE & QTS qualifications

Graduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for our Maths Teacher Training, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Degree: An undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in Maths, STEM, (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in Maths (Grade C or above) will be considered.
• GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Status: Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
• Teaching status: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

About our school

Lift Ryde, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years secondary school and is part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country. The school is set in spacious grounds and had a completely new state of the art building in 2017. All staff have access to a free on site gym with a range of fantastic equipment. Known as the “Garden Isle” because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside. Judged as ‘Good' by Ofsted in November 2022, Lift Ryde is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

We are committed to building a diverse teaching workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We provide robust support systems to ensure every trainee teacher reaches their full potential regardless of background.

Ready to train to teach?

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in education. Join our Maths Teacher Training Programme:

• Safer Recruitment Statement - September 2026.pdf
• Lift Teacher Training Programme Guide 2027 (1).pdf