Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (X068)

Lift Schools; Essex; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salaried route

Dedicated mentoring

Weekly training

National network of schools (62)

Descrizione del lavoro

Lift Schools invites aspiring maths teachers to join a school-based Initial Teacher Training programme. You train in the classroom with mentoring while earning a salary, working toward a PGCE and QTS.

The programme offers two weeks of Summer School preparation, personalised guidance, and weekly training modules across Lift Schools’ network to support your growth as an educator.

Competenze

• Degree: 2:2 or above by programme start, maths/ STEM preferred.
• GCSEs: Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths.
• Must have right to live and work in the UK for the training year.
• Must not currently hold QTS.

Mansioni

• Gain practical classroom experience as a trainee Maths teacher.
• Receive mentoring from a subject tutor and in‑school coach.
• Engage in weekly training sessions and targeted modules.
• Join a nationwide training network with Lift Schools and Ark Teacher Training.

Formazione

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor’s degree with 2:2 or above

Descrizione del lavoro

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, 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?

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

• 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 & 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 Maltings is an 11-16 school based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the school has 900 students on roll and benefits from a modern, purpose-built site opened in 2011. With excellent transport links to London, our staff and students can take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities the capital provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.

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.

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