Lift Schools
Trainee Maths Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (W193)
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Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach Maths
Are you looking to become a Maths Teacher and start a rewarding career in education?
Our school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme gives you the opportunity to learn directly in the classroom, supported by experienced teachers and mentors. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this Apprenticeship route lets you earn while you learn whilst working towards your Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice, and building your teaching confidence throughout the school year.
Programme key details
- Role title: Trainee Maths Teacher (Apprenticeship route)
- Qualifications earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & Level 6 Apprenticeship
- Programme duration: 1 Year (Full-time)
- Key dates: Summer School (2 – 13 August 2027)
Why choose our Initial Teacher Training Programme?
Our school-based teacher training gives you the perfect balance of practical classroom experience and expert academic grounding:
- No tuition fees: On the Apprenticeship route, your university fees are already paid
- Practical classroom experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as an apprentice Maths teacher, backed by dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring.
- Fully supported progression: Your personal tutor and in-school coach guide you as you gradually take on more independent teaching responsibility.
- Network & community: Spend half a day every week in dedicated training sessions alongside fellow trainees from across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
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What The Teacher Training Programme Includes
Two-week Summer School (August 2027)
Prepare for your training year with two weeks of focused learning. Our Summer School (2 – 13 August 2027) helps you enter the classroom with a strong foundation in educational theory, lesson planning, and behaviour management.
Personalised mentoring & coaching
You will never feel on your own. A dedicated subject tutor and in-school mentor provide ongoing advice, weekly feedback, and tailored career support.
Targeted weekly training
Weekly training modules enhance the practical teaching skills you apply in the classroom every day.
Nationwide support network
Connect with current trainees and alumni across our 62 schools nationwide. As part of Lift Schools, you will benefit from a collaborative peer network throughout your training year and into your Early Career Framework (ECF) years.
Recognised PGCE & QTS Qualifications
Graduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for our Maths Teacher Training, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Degree: An undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in Maths, STEM, (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in Maths (Grade C or above) will be considered.
- GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
- Status: Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
- Teaching status: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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About Our School
Lift New Forest is a successful and friendly Secondary school in the Waterside area of Hampshire. Our vision is simple - to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. At Lift New Forest, children belong to a community of students who are proud of their school. Students are respectful to each other and behave very well in and out of lessons. They embody the habits of the New Forest Way; Be Kind, Show Determination, Make Good Choices. The children at our school are a pleasure to work with, both inside and outside the classroom. As a small school we are fortunate to be able to really get to know each student very well, and our children are part of a school with a real community feel. Strong relationships and first class support across the community ensure that young people are safe, happy and successful.
Our commitment to equal opportunities
We are committed to building a diverse teaching workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We provide robust support systems to ensure every trainee teacher reaches their full potential regardless of background.
Ready to train to teach?
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in education. Join our Maths Teacher Training Programme:
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