Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (C390)
About this role
Trainee Maths Teacher – Salaried ITT Route (PGCE & QTS)
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire (Lift Tamworth, Birds Bush Road, B77 2NE)
Salary: £24,444
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 while earning a salary with zero tuition fees?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Lift Schools to present this Salaried Initial Teacher Training (ITT) opportunity in Mathematics at Lift Tamworth. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based route enables you to earn £24,444 while working toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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, high-achieving secondary school environment.
Key Programme Highlights
100% Funded – No Tuition Fees: Earn £24,444 while you train, with full coverage of your course tuition fees on the Salaried ITT route.
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 Tamworth is a thriving secondary school located in Staffordshire (B77 2NE), within easy commuting distance of both Birmingham and Derby. The school recently achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all areas for the first time—a testament to its rapid progress and high standards.
Led by a welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears, Lift Tamworth offers a purposeful, highly supportive environment where pupils focus on learning and colleagues work collaboratively to help every child succeed. 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 Salaried 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.