Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (W193)
About this role
Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Apprenticeship Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Marling School (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HE
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Apprenticeship Programme)
Salary: £24,444.00 per annum (Earn while you learn – Zero tuition fees!)
Qualifications Earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and Level 6 Apprenticeship
Closing Date: 20 June 2027
Key Dates: Mandatory Summer School: 2 – 13 August 2027
About the Role & Programme
Supportive Bridge Staffing is recruiting a Trainee Maths Teacher on behalf of Marling School in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Apprenticeship route enables you to earn a full annual salary while working towards a Level 6 Apprenticeship, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)—with zero tuition fees.
You will gain hands-on classroom experience from day one, putting pedagogical theory into practice as an apprentice Maths teacher. Throughout the school year, you will be supported by 1-on-1 expert mentoring, weekly structured training modules, and an intensive two-week Summer School to build your teaching confidence before taking on independent classroom responsibilities.
Key Programme Highlights
Zero Tuition Fees: On the Apprenticeship route, all higher education and training fees are fully covered.
Earn While You Learn: Receive a full annual salary (£24,444) while qualifying as a Maths teacher.
Triple Qualification: Graduate with a Level 6 Apprenticeship, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Benefit from dedicated guidance, weekly structured feedback, and continuous support from an in-school coach and personal subject tutor.
Targeted Weekly Training: Spend half a day every week attending structured training modules alongside fellow trainees across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
Mandatory Summer School: A two-week preparatory course (2–13 August 2027) providing a solid foundation in educational theory, lesson planning, and behaviour management.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
Degree: Undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in Maths, STEM, or a related field is preferred; alternatively, a strong A-Level in Maths (Grade C or above) will be considered.
GCSEs: Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
QTS & Residency: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Must possess full Right to Live and Work in the UK for the duration of the training year.