Trainee Mathematics Teacher

Are you a Mathematics graduate or career changer ready to inspire the next generation?

A supportive secondary school in Romford, East London is seeking a Trainee Mathematics Teacher to join their team through the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training programme.

This is a structured, paid route into teaching, designed for aspiring teachers who want to gain real classroom experience while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

About the Role

As a Trainee Mathematics Teacher in Romford, you will:

• Begin as a Phase One Trainee Teacher, completing a Level 4 NCFE qualification alongside your classroom role

• Teach Mathematics lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential KS5 exposure)

• Gradually take on increased teaching responsibility as your confidence grows

• Earn a salary from day one in a school-based, graduate teaching role

• Follow a structured training programme aligned to the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework (CCF)

Phase One allows you to build experience without the pressure of a full timetable. Your training takes place outside contact time so you can maximise your in-school development.

This Romford-based secondary school offers a collaborative Maths department and strong mentoring support, making it an ideal environment for a graduate trainee or aspiring Maths teacher.

About You

We are looking for a:

• Mathematics graduate (or related degree with strong A-Level Maths)

• Career changer with a solid background in Maths or a STEM field

• Passionate aspiring teacher eager to train in a salaried route

• Reliable, reflective, and committed future educator

• Someone confident working with young people and ready to develop professionally

Whether you are a recent graduate, an unqualified teacher, or a support staff member ready to progress, this graduate trainee Maths teacher role in Romford offers a clear pathway into the profession.

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach is a salaried initial teacher training programme delivered in partnership with schools and Coventry University. 

Phase One

• Complete a Level 4 NCFE Customised Qualification

• Structured training days outside teaching hours

• Observations, mentoring and tripartite review meetings

• Preparation for formal Initial Teacher Training

Phase Two

Once ready, you will progress to:

• A PGCE with QTS through Coventry University

• Independent teaching (up to 18 hours per week)

• Continued mentoring and academic study

• Achievement of QTS and 60 Master’s credits.

This two-phase programme ensures you develop into a confident, capable Mathematics teacher fully prepared for a long-term career in education.