Trainee Mathematics Teacher

Are you enthusiastic about mathematics and eager to share that passion with young people? Do you want to earn while you train and become a fully qualified teacher through a structured school-based route? Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Mathematics Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Suffolk, where you will follow a structured pathway towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

This is the perfect opportunity to gain real classroom experience, professional mentoring, and a clear route into a lifelong career in education.

Why Suffolk?

With its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and stunning coastline, Suffolk offers a peaceful yet inspiring setting to begin your teaching journey. The region boasts a strong network of schools committed to high standards and staff development, making it an ideal place to grow professionally and personally.

About Grad2Teach

Grad2Teach provides a salaried, school-based route into teaching. You’ll work full-time in a real classroom environment from the start, with tailored support from experienced educators. Our structured training programme leads to QTS and PGCE, giving you the qualifications and confidence you need to succeed in the profession.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teaching Mathematics to students at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (and potentially KS5).

• Creating engaging lessons that promote problem-solving, logical thinking, and mathematical fluency.

• Supporting pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential.

• Developing your teaching practice with the guidance of expert mentors.

• Becoming part of a committed school team and contributing to wider school life.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the Grad2Teach programme, you must have:

• A UK undergraduate degree in Mathematics or a related subject (e.g. Engineering, Economics, Physics).

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in both English and Mathematics.

• A genuine passion for education and helping young people succeed.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A desire to train as a teacher and gain QTS and PGCE.

What You’ll Gain:

• A salaried role while you train.

• A structured route to QTS and PGCE.

• In-school experience from day one.

• Personalised mentoring and professional development.

• A long-term, meaningful career in an essential subject area.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards becoming a qualified Mathematics teacher in Suffolk, we’d love to hear from you.