Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (S592)
About this role
Trainee Maths Teacher – Tuition Fee-Paying Route (PGCE & QTS)
Location: Islington, North London (Lift Beacon High, Hilldrop Road, London, N7 0JG)
Funding & Financial Support: £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary Available (Subject to eligibility) | Tuition Fees: £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 eager to kickstart a rewarding career in secondary teaching in London?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we have partnered with Lift Schools to offer an exceptional Initial Teacher Training (ITT) opportunity on the Tuition Fee-Paying Route at Lift Beacon High in Islington, North London. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based programme enables you to work towards gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Eligible trainees can access a £29,000 tax-free Department for Education (DfE) bursary alongside student finance options to cover tuition fees and living costs while training inside a supportive, close-knit secondary academy.
Key Programme Highlights
£29,000 Tax-Free Bursary: Access significant DfE bursary funding (subject to eligibility) plus student loan support to finance your training year.
Dual Qualifications: Graduate in 1 year with both a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Practical Classroom Immersion: Gain real-world teaching experience as a trainee Maths teacher, backed by dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring as you gradually take on independent teaching responsibility.
Personalised Mentoring & Coaching: Guided by an 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 beyond the classroom. 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 Tuition Fee-paying 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.