Job title: Trainee Maths Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Lewisham
Job published: 14-07-2026
Job ID: 122426

Job Description

Trainee Maths Teacher | Lewisham

Are you a high-achieving Maths graduate ready to take the first step towards Qualified Teacher Status? This Trainee Maths Teacher opportunity in Lewisham offers an outstanding route into teaching, allowing you to earn a £29,000 salary while training within a successful secondary school from September.

Rather than completing a traditional university-led route, this Trainee Maths Teacher position allows you to learn on the job, developing your classroom practice alongside experienced teachers before progressing onto the Teacher Pay Scale the following academic year. With Maths remaining one of the most in-demand subjects nationally, this is an excellent opportunity to establish a rewarding and long-term teaching career.

The school has a proven track record of developing graduates into confident classroom practitioners through structured mentoring, reduced teaching responsibilities during training and high-quality professional development.

Permanent | £29,000 during training

What the school can offer a Trainee Maths Teacher:

  • A salaried teacher training pathway with Qualified Teacher Status
  • Progression onto the Teacher Pay Scale following successful completion of training
  • Weekly instructional coaching from experienced Maths practitioners
  • Reduced teaching timetable throughout your training year
  • Protected CPD focusing on behaviour, curriculum planning and assessment
  • Modern Maths classrooms with excellent resources and technology
  • Outstanding career progression within a supportive secondary school

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Gradually taking responsibility for teaching Maths across KS3 and KS4
  • Supporting experienced teachers whilst developing classroom confidence
  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons with structured guidance
  • Assessing pupil progress and adapting learning accordingly
  • Contributing to intervention sessions and revision programmes
  • Becoming fully involved in the wider life of the school

The successful Trainee Maths Teacher will:

  • Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject
  • Have a strong academic background
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Be committed to building a long-term teaching career
  • Be enthusiastic, reflective and eager to learn

Interviews are taking place this week for this Trainee Maths Teacher opportunity.

If you are looking for a Trainee Maths Teacher role that allows you to earn while you train and begin a rewarding teaching career, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity.

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