Trainee Maths Teacher
Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
Are you passionate about Mathematics and ready to inspire the next generation while training to become a qualified teacher?
Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher – Mathematics opportunity at a supportive secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This salaried Phase One position provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while studying towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear progression route into Phase Two, PGCE and QTS.
You will join a collaborative Mathematics department where you will work alongside experienced teachers and mentors, developing the skills and confidence needed to become an outstanding teacher. The school is committed to high standards, positive relationships and supporting the development of future educators.
As a Grad2Teach trainee, you will:
- Support teaching and learning within the Mathematics department across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Assist with lesson preparation, resources and classroom activities
- Work with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes to support progress
- Develop students’ confidence in numeracy, problem-solving and mathematical reasoning
- Observe excellent teaching practice and gradually take on increasing classroom responsibility
- Support intervention sessions and enrichment activities where appropriate
- Develop your classroom management and teaching skills through mentoring and training
This role is ideal for a graduate who wants to earn while they train, gain practical school experience and build a rewarding career as a secondary Maths teacher.
About You – Candidate Profile
You may be a recent graduate, tutor, teaching assistant or aspiring educator with a passion for Mathematics. We are looking for someone who:
- Is a motivated aspiring Maths teacher / graduate trainee
- Holds (or is working towards) a degree in Mathematics or a related subject
- Has strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for education
- Is reflective, resilient and eager to develop professionally
- Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
- Is committed to high standards and student achievement
- Wants to develop through mentoring, coaching and professional training
Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.
Training & Progression with Grad2Teach
This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model.
Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training
- Complete your Level 4 NCFE customised qualification while working in school
- Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
- Learn through guided practice, lesson observations, mentoring and professional studies
- Develop classroom confidence and teaching skills through supported experience
- Take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop
Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)
Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:
- Teaching responsibility of up to 18 hours per week
- Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
- Ongoing mentoring, assessment and instructional coaching
- Development towards meeting all Teachers’ Standards
This structured pathway provides the knowledge, experience and qualifications needed to become a fully qualified Mathematics teacher.
Location & Application
This salaried trainee role is based at a partner secondary school in:
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
The school is well connected by road and rail links, with easy access from across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and North London.
If you are ready to inspire young mathematicians while earning a salary and training to become a qualified teacher, we would love to hear from you.