Trainee Maths Teacher

Are you an aspiring Maths teacher with experience covering classes and supporting learning in secondary schools?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher – Mathematics opportunity at a supportive secondary school in Hackney, London. This salaried Phase One position is designed for candidates who have already gained classroom experience and are ready to take on some teaching responsibility while working towards becoming a qualified teacher.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to build on your existing skills, delivering lessons and supporting pupils' progress while studying towards your Level 4 qualification. Successful trainees will have a clear progression route into Phase Two, PGCE and QTS.

The school is committed to high academic standards, inclusive education and excellent outcomes for all learners. You will join a collaborative Mathematics department dedicated to developing students’ confidence, resilience and problem-solving abilities.

As a Grad2Teach trainee, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across the Mathematics department
• Deliver planned lessons and cover classes when required
• Assist with lesson preparation, assessment and pupil progress tracking
• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in developing mathematical understanding and confidence
• Work closely with experienced teachers and mentors to refine your teaching practice
• Contribute to intervention programmes, revision sessions and enrichment activities
• Develop your classroom management and teaching skills through practical experience and training

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to move beyond support work and begin developing as a classroom teacher within a structured training programme.

About You – Candidate Profile

We are seeking ambitious candidates who already have experience working with young people in educational settings and are ready to begin their teacher training journey.

You will:

• Be an aspiring Mathematics teacher with a passion for education
• Hold a degree in Mathematics or a related subject, or be on track to complete one
• Have experience covering classes or delivering learning in a secondary school environment
• Be confident leading groups of students and maintaining positive behaviour for learning
• Have strong subject knowledge and a commitment to helping students succeed
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Be reflective, resilient and eager to develop professionally
• Be committed to high standards and continuous improvement

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
• Develop your teaching skills through practical classroom experience
• Receive mentoring, coaching and developmental observations
• Access training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
• Take on increasing teaching responsibility as you progress

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 enables you to gain 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:

Hackney, London

The school benefits from excellent transport connections and is easily accessible from across East and North London.

If you have experience covering classes and are ready to begin your journey towards becoming a qualified Maths teacher while earning a salary, we would love to hear from you.