Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (C390)

Lift Schools; Minworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Schools offers a Salaried Trainee Maths Teacher ITT programme, in partnership with Ark Teacher Training. Train to teach Maths while earning, working toward a PGCE and QTS, with mentored classroom experience throughout the year.

The programme includes Summer School 2–13 August 2027, dedicated tutoring, and weekly in-school coaching to build teaching confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with 2:2 or above, preferably in Maths, STEM or related field.
• GCSEs English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher.
• Right to live and work in the UK for the training year.
• Must not currently hold QTS.

Responsibilities

• Train to teach Maths through classroom-based learning and mentoring.
• Gain practical teaching experience with 1-on-1 mentoring.
• Complete PGCE and QTS through the salaried ITT programme.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Maths/related) 2:2 or above

GCSE English & Mathematics (grade 4/C or above)

Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year

Not currently holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (C390)

Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach MathsAre 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, the salaried route let's you earn while you learn whilst working towards your Postgraduate 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 (Salaried route)
• Qualifications earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Programme duration: 1 Year (Full-time)
• Key dates: Summer School (2 - 13 August 2027)

Why choose our Initial Teacher Training Programme?

• No tuition fees: On the Salaried route, your university fees are already paid
• Practical classroom experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as an unqualified 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 & coachingYou 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 trainingWeekly training modules enhance the practical teaching skills you apply in the classroom every day.

Nationwide support networkConnect 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 qualificationsGraduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Eligibility requirements

• 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

At Lift Greenwood , it is our aim to ensure we, “Levare”: ‘lift' motivation, outcomes and aspirations for all students here, from Castle Vale and beyond, by ensuring that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, everyday. An excellent education is an entitlement for every child, and it is our moral imperative to do so, in order for all to achieve.We are bold in our ambitions: aiming to be one of the best schools in the country by 2030. We are unequivocal and unashamed about this because we believe our students and our community deserve the best.

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?

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Company and job details

Company: Lift Schools

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: B35 7NL

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026