Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (G164)
About this role
Trainee Maths Teacher – Tuition Fee-Paying ITT Route (PGCE & QTS)
Location: Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire (Lift New Forest, SO45 2PA)
Financial Support: £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary available (Tuition Fee: £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 looking to start a highly rewarding career in education with substantial tax-free financial support?
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 Forest in Holbury, Southampton. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based programme enables eligible candidates to access a £29,000 tax-free bursary 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 confidence inside a warm, supportive secondary school community.
Key Programme Highlights
Generous Financial Funding: Access a £29,000 tax-free bursary (subject to eligibility) to support your living costs while completing the £9,790 tuition fee-paying programme.
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 Mentoring & Coaching: 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 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.