Graduate Maths Trainee Teacher

Mainstream Secondary Schools | Cambridge
Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,343 per annum
Start Date: September
Interviews: Ongoing (Online and In Person)

Are you completing a degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject and looking for a funded, school-based route into teaching from September?

Would you prefer to train in a mainstream secondary school, earn a salary while you qualify, and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) without self-funding a university PGCE?

A group of high-performing mainstream secondary schools across Cambridge is recruiting academically strong graduates to join their Graduate Maths Teacher Training programmes. These schools are partnered with an established national teacher training provider and have a proven track record of developing outstanding early-career teachers.

The Training Role – Graduate Maths Teacher

This is a full-time, salaried teacher training position based in a Cambridge secondary school. You will be immersed in the classroom from the outset while receiving structured mentoring and professional development. The role includes:

• Teaching Maths across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to progress further.
• A phased increase in teaching responsibility throughout the academic year.
• Weekly, in-school and centralised training focused on practical teaching skills.
• One-to-one mentoring from experienced Maths teachers.
• Developing confident classroom practice, behaviour management, and assessment skills.
• Working towards Qualified Teacher Status within one academic year.

Programme Benefits

• Earn while you train on a fully salaried teacher training route.
• QTS awarded after one year.
• Opportunity to complete a PGCE at no cost with a leading UK university.
• Classroom-led training prioritising practical teaching over theory.
• Weekly professional development sessions delivered by expert educators.
• Access to a national network of graduate trainee teachers.
• Clear progression into a permanent teaching role upon successful completion.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A 2:1 or above in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• OR a 2:1 or above in any subject with A or A* at A-Level Maths.
• GCSE Maths and English (or approved equivalency).
• Strong academic confidence in Mathematics.
• A clear commitment to working with young people in education.
• Professionalism, resilience, and a strong work ethic.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Next Steps

Applications are being reviewed now, with interviews available immediately.

If you are seeking a high-quality, salaried route into Maths teaching within Cambridge mainstream secondary schools, apply today to receive full programme and school details.

Graduate Maths Teacher Training – Cambridge Secondary Schools – September Start

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