Train to Teach Maths – Paid Route into Teaching
Salford Secondary School | September 2026 Start
£26,761 Salary | PGCE + QTS in 12 Months

If you’ve got a background in Maths (or strong A-Level Maths) and want a career where no two days are the same, this is your chance to step into teaching in a way that’s practical, supported, and fully paid from the very beginning.

Through KPI Education, a thriving and progressive secondary school in Salford is offering a salaried teacher training pathway designed to take you from graduate to fully qualified Maths Teacher in just one year.

What makes this opportunity stand out?

This is not your typical training route—it’s immersive, hands-on, and built around real classroom experience from day one.

• Earn £26,761 while you train
• Gain your PGCE and QTS within 12 months
• Spend the majority of your time in school, not lecture halls
• Develop practical teaching skills in a real classroom environment
• Secure a clear pathway into a long-term teaching career

About the school

Based in Salford, this forward-thinking secondary school is known for its inclusive ethos and strong sense of community. The school embraces diversity and creates an environment where both students and staff are encouraged to succeed.

You’ll be joining a school that offers:

• A welcoming, inclusive culture where every individual is valued
• A diverse student body that brings energy and variety to the classroom
• A strong emphasis on student wellbeing and pastoral support
• An experienced leadership team committed to developing future teachers

This is a place where trainees are genuinely supported and quickly become part of the team.

Why teach Maths?

Maths is a subject that opens doors and you’ll be the person helping students unlock it.

In this role, you’ll:

• Help students overcome challenges and build confidence
• Bring clarity to complex topics like algebra, geometry, and statistics
• Develop students’ problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Create those rewarding moments where everything finally “clicks”

If you enjoy explaining ideas, thinking logically, and making an impact, Maths teaching is incredibly rewarding.

Your training journey

This programme is carefully structured to help you grow in confidence and ability across the year:

• 4 days in school gaining hands-on experience
• 1 day per week focused on PGCE study and professional development

Over the year, you will:

• Term 1: Observe experienced teachers, support lessons, and learn classroom fundamentals
• Term 2: Begin planning and delivering your own lessons
• Term 3: Take on more responsibility and refine your teaching style

By the end, you’ll be fully qualified and ready to lead your own classroom.

Support every step of the way

You’ll never feel like you’re doing this alone. The school has a strong reputation for developing trainee teachers through:

• A dedicated subject mentor
• Ongoing coaching and constructive feedback
• A structured training programme
• A collaborative Maths department sharing resources and best practice

Who should apply?

• Graduates with a Maths or related degree (2:1 preferred)
• OR candidates with strong A-Level Maths
• Individuals interested in working with young people
• Confident communicators with strong organisational skills
• Positive, resilient, and motivated individuals

No prior classroom experience is required—just commitment and enthusiasm.

Next steps

Places for September 2026 are already being filled, and demand is high.

If you’re ready to build a meaningful career in education, apply now and take the first step towards becoming a Maths Teacher.

Apply now

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