Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (W457)

Trainee Maths Teacher – Apprenticeship Route (PGCE, QTS & Level 6 Apprenticeship)

Location: Sheffield / Shiregreen (Lift Firth Park, Fircroft Avenue, S5 0SD)

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 looking to start a highly rewarding career in 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 Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship opportunity in Mathematics at Lift Firth Park in Sheffield. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based apprenticeship route enables you to earn £24,444 while working toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship qualification.

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 vibrant, 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 via the Teacher Apprenticeship route.

• Triple Qualifications: Graduate in 1 year with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Level 6 Apprenticeship qualification.

• 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 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 Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in Shiregreen, Sheffield (S5 0SD). Serving around 1,200 pupils, the school reflects a richly diverse community where more than a third of students speak English as an additional language.

The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change with positive impact already visible in classrooms, across the curriculum, and throughout the school culture. Joining Lift Firth Park now offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a renewed vision for inclusive, aspirational education. 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 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.