Post Graduate Maths Teacher Apprentice

Cambridge Maths School

Salary

TBC

Contract

Fixed term

Start Date

September, 2025

Apply By

June 30, 2025

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Salary

TBC

Contract

Fixed term

Start Date

September, 2025

Apply By

June 30, 2025

Email

Fixed Term from September 2025 to August 2026

Criteria for the Post Graduate Teacher Apprenticeship Programme:

Suitable for applicants who have any relevant qualification from the below list:
- a bachelor’s degree class 2:1 (Honours) or higher (or 2:2 with significant relevant experience)
- a master’s degree
- a PhD
Be eligible for support under the student finance criteria.
Applicants must be accepted onto the University of Buckingham Teacher Apprenticeship Programme (This is a mandatory requirement for the employment. If successful at the interview, we will ask you to apply for the above programme if you haven’t already. Applications for the programme close on 30 June 2025.)

The Post Graduate Teacher Apprenticeship provides a fee-free, salaried route for graduates to enter the teaching profession while gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 12 months, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn. Nine months of direct training followed by up to 3 months for the End Point Assessment (EPA).

About The Cambridge Maths School

Cambridge Maths School (CMS) is a new specialist sixth form developed in association with the University of Cambridge, which opened in September 2023 with a focus on pioneering learning and increasing diversity in the field of mathematical sciences. The school provides a diverse range of young people with access to a unique educational experience, located in bespoke facilities on Mill Road in Cambridge. The school focuses only on mathematical sciences and offers A levels in mathematics, further mathematics, biology, chemistry, computer science and physics.

The school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Post Graduate Apprentice Teacher of Mathematics to work in a unique and talented department to realise the vision and ambitions of the school. We are looking for an excellent graduate with a passion for their subject who is keen to become an exceptional teacher and who is keen to do this by getting into the classroom straight away. Our in-house Postgraduate Teacher Training Programme offers a bespoke blend of in-school mentoring and university-led training to ensure you’re fully supported in becoming an exceptional teacher.

In order to meet the requirements of the PGCE the successful applicant would also be expected to work part of their week in another ELA secondary school, where they will experience teaching in KS3/4. Working across the two institutions will provide a unique training opportunity and ensure you have access to a truly comprehensive experience. You will be very well supported by friendly, experienced and highly specialist mentors.

Job Description

Post: Graduate Apprentice Teacher of Maths

Responsible to: The Head of School

Primary Purpose of the Role

Initially supervising classes of students with support from other teachers with an expectation that they will be preparing and delivering high quality physics lessons later in the year (up to 60% of a full-time teacher’s timetable).

REVIEW DATE/RIGHT TO VARY

This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. The post-holder may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned, including development activities that are within capability and pay scale.

Person Specification

Job Title:	Graduate Apprentice Teacher of Maths
Reports to:	Head of School

SPECIFICATION	ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE
Qualifications/Training	Excellent grades in A level Maths and Further Maths (or equivalent qualifications) A good Honours degree or equivalent in mathematics or a subject where a significant proportion of courses were in abstract mathematics.	Masters Degree or PHD in relevant subject
Experience		Working in an educational setting with children and young people Supporting students for University Entrance exams.
Knowledge/Skills (Ability to)	Depth of subject knowledge and mental agility A significant interest in physics that will engage and excite Ability to quickly create effective rapport and a constructive relationship with students Determination to adopt new and innovative approaches to enhance student experience	Knowledge of the needs of SEND learners
Personal Qualities	Empathy with the ethos and values of CMS. Commitment to young people’s wellbeing, safeguarding and development. Dedicated to continuous school improvement. Self-knowledge and a commitment to continual professional development of self and all the school’s employees. Presence and visibility, demonstrating optimism and managerial courage with a well-developed sense of proportion. Role model of best practice, with a professional manner that motivates others and inspires confidence, trust and respect. Commitment to working collaboratively with the Trust and embedding the Trust ethos and values in the school.

What can ELA offer you?

ELA offer a sector leading staff benefits offer alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.

ELA know that our strength is our people, so we prioritise staff wellbeing, retention and development. Over 95% of ELA staff say they’re proud to work in their school.
ELA are firm believers in the power of recognising, celebrating, and rewarding talent: our track record in terms of retention, internal promotion opportunities and wider career development is excellent.
ELA staff enjoy a sector leading staff benefits package alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.
You can find out all about our Trust and staff offer here.

ELA staff benefits include:

Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
Health care cash plan;
Paid annual family day;
Extensive discount club access;
Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes;
Enhanced parental leave;
Flexible work practices;
Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;
Ticket ballots for high profile events;
Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks.  All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references along with a Certificate of Good Conduct if applicable.  Only applications submitted on using the ELA application form will be accepted.  We do not accept applications by CV.  You can view our safeguarding policy here.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter to: Alicja Kowalska, Cambridge Maths School, 119 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AZ or e-mail: . Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive for certain roles, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier that the advertised date if we have received applications that reach the criteria.

All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then, your application has not been successful. Visits to Cambridge Maths School are welcome.