Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (A949)
About this role
Trainee Maths Teacher – Tuition Fee-Paying ITT Route (PGCE & QTS)
Location: Witham, Essex (Lift New Rickstones, Conrad Road, CM8 2SD)
Financial Support: Up to £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary Available (Tuition Fees: £9,790)
Contract Type: 1 Year, Full-Time (Fixed Term)
Start Date: August 2027 (Summer School: 2–13 August 2027)
Closing Date: 20 June 2027
Recruitment Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about mathematics and eager to start a highly rewarding career in secondary education?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Lift Schools to present this Tuition Fee-paying Initial Teacher Training (ITT) opportunity in Mathematics at Lift New Rickstones. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based programme allows you to train directly in the classroom while working toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Eligible trainees can access a tax-free bursary of up to £29,000 to support their training year.
You will spend the vast majority of your time gaining hands-on classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice, and building your teaching confidence inside a supportive, state-of-the-art secondary school environment.
Key Programme Highlights
Generous Financial Support: Access a tax-free bursary of up to £29,000 (subject to eligibility) to cover living costs during your training year.
Dual Qualifications: Graduate in 1 year with both a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Practical Classroom Experience: Gain real-world teaching experience as an unqualified Maths teacher, backed by dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring as you gradually take on independent teaching responsibility.
Personalised Coaching & Mentorship: Guided by a dedicated in-school coach and personal subject tutor who provide weekly feedback, ongoing advice, and tailored career support.
Weekly Collaborative Training: Spend half a day every week attending targeted training modules alongside fellow trainees across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
Two-Week Summer School: Prepare for your training year with two weeks of focused learning (2–13 August 2027) covering lesson planning, behaviour management, and core educational theory.
About the Placement School
Lift New Rickstones is an Ofsted 'Good' rated secondary school (November 2023) situated in Witham, Essex (CM8 2SD). Featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a recently added new building to accommodate rapid growth, the school has more than doubled its student roll over the past eight years while maintaining exceptional staff retention rates.
Renowned for its friendly, supportive environment and extensive internal CPD programmes, Lift New Rickstones is dedicated to developing teachers and leaders with strong career progression both within and beyond the school. As part of Lift Schools—a nationwide trust of 62 schools—you will benefit from a collaborative peer network throughout your training year and into your Early Career Framework (ECF) years.
Candidate Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this Tuition Fee-paying Maths ITT position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Degree: An undergraduate degree (2:2 classification or above) completed by the start of the programme. A degree in Mathematics, STEM, or a related field is preferred (or a strong A-Level in Maths at Grade C or above).
GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or higher in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
Teaching Status: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Work Rights: Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year.