Trainee Mathematics Teacher

Are you a mathematics graduate or career changer ready to inspire young people in Northampton?

Grad2Teach is offering a salaried Trainee Mathematics Teacher opportunity in a supportive secondary school in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. This is a structured, paid teacher training programme designed to help you gain classroom experience while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This is not just a job — it’s a clear, supported pathway into teaching mathematics.

About the Role

As a Trainee Mathematics Teacher, you will begin your journey in Phase One of the Grad2Teach programme while working within a well-established secondary school in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, with progression onto Phase Two.

You will:

• Teach mathematics lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Work with small groups to improve numeracy and problem-solving skills

• Assist with lesson planning and classroom delivery

• Gradually increase your teaching responsibility

• Earn a salary from day one

Phase One allows you to gain classroom experience without the pressure of a full timetable. Your training takes place outside of contact time and is aligned with the Teaching Standards and the Core Content Framework (CCF).

You will complete a Level 4 NCFE qualification, designed to build your confidence and prepare you for formal Initial Teacher Training.

This graduate teaching role in Northampton is ideal for someone seeking a long-term career in secondary mathematics teaching.

About You

We are looking for:

• A mathematics graduate or someone with a strong maths-related degree

• A career changer with strong numerical or analytical experience

• A graduate trainee ready for a salaried teacher training route

• An aspiring teacher who is reflective, resilient, and motivated

You should:

• Hold (or be on track to hold) a degree

• Have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

• Be committed to working towards QTS

• Be passionate about raising achievement in mathematics

Whether you are a future teacher, unqualified teacher, or support staff member ready to progress, this salaried teacher training programme in Northamptonshire offers a structured and supportive pathway.

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach delivers a two-phase salaried initial teacher training programme.

Phase One – Foundations (Level 4 Qualification)

• NCFE Level 4 qualification

• Structured training days outside teaching hours

• In-school mentoring and regular observations

• Professional learning journal and portfolio development

Phase Two – PGCE with QTS

Once you are ready, you will progress to:

• Independent teaching (up to 18 hours per week)

• A PGCE with QTS through Coventry University

• 60 Master’s level credits

• Continued mentoring and structured support

Alternative routes such as Assessment Only or Apprenticeship pathways may be available depending on your experience.

The full programme typically lasts between 1–2 years, ensuring you become a confident and capable mathematics teacher ready for a long-term career.

Why Train as a Mathematics Teacher in Northampton?

• High demand subject with strong career progression

• Earn while you train

• Real classroom experience from day one

• Structured support from Grad2Teach and school mentors

• Clear progression to PGCE with QTS

This opportunity in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire is ideal for graduates who want a practical, salaried route into teaching mathematics.