Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (L890)

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

Location: Islington, North London (Lift Beacon High, Hilldrop Road, London, N7 0JG)

Salary: £30,217 (Inner London Weighting – No Tuition Fees)

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 build a rewarding career in secondary education while earning an Inner London 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 Beacon High in Islington, North London. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based apprenticeship enables you to earn £30,217 while working toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship qualification—with all university fees fully covered.

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, close-knit secondary academy.

Key Programme Highlights

• 100% Funded – No Tuition Fees: Earn a competitive Inner London salary of £30,217 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 Beacon High is a small, welcoming secondary school in Islington, North London (N7 0JG), where high academic expectations go hand-in-hand with genuine warmth and strong relationships. One of the school's greatest strengths is its size—as a small secondary school, staff know every child well and build real partnerships with students, families, and colleagues.

Lift Beacon High focuses on the whole child: creating calm, purposeful classrooms, placing reading and literacy at the heart of learning, and offering a rich extra-curricular programme. 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.