Trainee Teacher (Maths)

Shorefields; London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust, Shorefields, is looking for a passionate Maths Teacher to join their Initial Teacher Training programme at New Rickstones Academy. This role offers the opportunity to gain a PGCE while working hands-on in the classroom, supported by experienced tutors. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and a commitment to inspiring the next generation of students in mathematics and science.

Benefits

Tuition fees paid

Personalized support from tutors

National support network

Commitment to equal opportunity

Qualifications

• Must possess a STEM degree.
• PGCE qualification required.
• Teaching skills and classroom management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based training as a Maths Teacher.
• Support students in their learning and development.
• Engage in weekly training sessions to enhance teaching skills.

Skills

STEM degree

Teaching skills

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8816905-404
Position Type: Teacher
Pay Range: 21,731-31,000

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/06/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: Ad-hoc

Classroom-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme based in New Rickstones Academy. Lift Schools is one of the largest school trusts nationwide and we are partnered with Ark Teacher Training to deliver our programme.

You'll gain a PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate of Education) and your Qualified Teacher Status whilst working hands-on in the classroom as a Maths Teacher. Immediately having impact, your tutor and coach will support you to build up your independent teaching time during the year.

Use your STEM degree and inspire the next generation of Scientists, Mathematicians & Computer Scientists.

The Programme Includes

1. Summer school
   We provide two weeks of intensive preparation in August. This ensures you enter the classroom with a good grounding in educational theory and practice.
2. Personalised support
   Your tutor and in-school coach will be on hand to offer advice and discuss any challenges.
3. Weekly training sessions
   These sessions will take place throughout your training year, enhancing the skills you're learning in the classroom.
4. National support network
   We have trainees - and recent former trainees - in schools around the country. As a Lift Schools trainee, you will be able to draw on support from across our trust - during your training year and beyond.
5. Commitment to equal opportunity
   We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our trust and its schools, and we provide a support system to ensure that all our trainees are able to reach their full potential.

The training programme itself is school-based and you will spend half a day every week in a session with your Ark tutor and other trainees from the network.

Salary Details

Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship £21,731 + £9,250 tuition fees paid by Lift Schools (£25,758 in London)

Tuition-Fee Route - Up to £30,000 per annum Bursary/Scholarship*

*Degree dependent: 1st or 2:1 = Scholarship of £30,000, 2:1 or 2:2 = Bursary of £28,000 (Scholarships and Bursaries are Tax-Free)

2nd Year guaranteed salary of £31,650 (£36,413 in London)

Information about the School

New Rickstones Academy is a co-educational 11-19 comprehensive, part of Lift Schools. We have approximately 135 staff.

The school has modern, state of the art building offering a first class learning and working environment to students and staff. The main building opened in 2012 and a new 2-storey building was added in September 2022 to accommodate our rapidly increasing popularity and student numbers. This success is also evident in our increasing published admission number (PAN), up to 240 from 180 since September 2022.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

• We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
• With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
• We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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