Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (W193)
About this role
Trainee Maths Teacher – Apprenticeship ITT Route (PGCE, QTS & Level 6 Apprenticeship)
Location: Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire (Lift New Forest, SO45 2PA)
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 inspire young minds while earning a full salary with zero university tuition fees?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Lift Schools to present this Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (ITT) opportunity in Mathematics at Lift New Forest in Holbury, Southampton. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based apprenticeship route allows you to earn £24,444 with 100% funded tuition while working toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Level 6 Teaching Apprenticeship.
You will spend the vast majority of your time gaining hands-on classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice, and building your confidence inside a warm, supportive secondary school community.
Key Programme Highlights
100% Funded – No Tuition Fees: Earn £24,444 while you train, with full coverage of your course tuition fees.
Triple Qualification: Graduate in 1 year with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Level 6 Teaching Apprenticeship.
Practical Classroom Experience: Gain real-world teaching experience as an apprentice 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 sessions 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 Forest is a successful, friendly secondary school situated in the Waterside area of Hampshire. Operating on the core values of the New Forest Way (Be Kind, Show Determination, Make Good Choices), the school provides an excellent education in a close-knit, welcoming environment where students behave very well and take pride in their community.
As a smaller secondary school, staff benefit from truly getting to know every student, creating a warm community feel with strong relationships and first-class support systems. 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 Maths Teacher Apprenticeship, 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.