Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training, SEND) - Apprenticeship route (F275)
About this role
Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training, SEND) – Apprenticeship Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Wishmore (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: 55 Alpha Road, Chobham / Cobham, Surrey, GU24 8NE
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Apprenticeship Programme)
Salary: £25,657.00 per annum (Earn while you learn – No tuition fees!)
Key Dates: Closing Date: 20 June 2027 | Mandatory Summer School: 2 – 13 August 2027
About the Role & Programme
Supportive Bridge Staffing is excited to recruit a Trainee Maths Teacher (SEND Specialist) on behalf of Lift Wishmore. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Apprenticeship route allows you to earn a full salary while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and a Level 6 Apprenticeship—with zero tuition fees.
You will spend the majority of your time gaining hands-on classroom teaching experience at Lift Wishmore, putting pedagogical theory into practice with the support of experienced mentors, dedicated weekly training sessions, and an intensive two-week Summer School to prepare you before the term begins.
Key Programme Highlights
Zero Tuition Fees: University/programme fees are fully funded through the Apprenticeship route.
School-Based Practice: Gain hands-on classroom teaching experience with a gradual increase in teaching responsibilities.
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Benefit from weekly feedback, dedicated subject tutors, and an in-school mentor.
Targeted Weekly Training: Spend half a day every week attending structured training modules alongside fellow trainees across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
Mandatory Summer School: A two-week preparatory course (2–13 August 2027) covering foundational educational theory, behaviour management, and lesson planning.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
Degree: Undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (by start date). A degree in Mathematics, STEM, or a related discipline is preferred; alternatively, a strong A-Level in Maths (Grade C or above) will be considered.
SEND Experience: Minimum of 3 months experience working within Special Educational Needs (SEN/SEND) settings.
GCSEs: Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
QTS & Residency: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Must possess full Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
About the School & Network
Lift Wishmore: A specialist school in Chobham/Cobham, Surrey, supporting up to 82 boys aged 7 to 16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Set in beautiful grounds, the school features small class sizes and delivers high-quality CPD through an instructional excellence model.
Lift Schools Network: A nationwide multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 35,000 pupils. Trainees receive ongoing network support into their Early Career Framework (ECF) years, alongside comprehensive Lift Schools employee benefits.