Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (A401)
About this role
Trainee Maths Teacher – Tuition Fee-Paying ITT Route (PGCE & QTS)
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire (Lift Tamworth, Birds Bush Road, B77 2NE)
Financial Support: Up to £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary Available (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 start a highly rewarding career in secondary education?
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 Tamworth. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based programme allows you to train directly in the classroom while working toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Eligible trainees can access a tax-free bursary of up to £29,000 to support their training year.
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, high-achieving secondary school environment.
Key Programme Highlights
Generous Financial Support: Access a tax-free bursary of up to £29,000 (subject to eligibility) to cover living costs during your training year.
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 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 Tamworth is a thriving secondary school located in Staffordshire (B77 2NE), within easy commuting distance of both Birmingham and Derby. The school recently achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all areas for the first time—a testament to its rapid progress and high standards.
Led by a welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears, Lift Tamworth offers a purposeful, highly supportive environment where pupils focus on learning and colleagues work collaboratively to help every child succeed. 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.