Training to teach maths

By training to teach maths, you’ll be embarking on a career that offers more than just exceptional job satisfaction. You’ll also get to help young people conquer a skill integral to their long-term success. 

The benefits

you could get £30,000 to teach maths - a £20,000 tax-free bursary while you train and a further £10,000 after tax once in teaching; alternatively, you could receive a prestigious scholarship with £22,000 tax-free while you train and the same £10,000 after tax once in teaching

further funding for training with a tuition fee, maintenance loan and extra financial support if you're a parent or have a disability 

when you register with us, you’ll receive practical advice and guidance from our team of experienced teachers via our free Teacher Training Adviser service  

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What to expect   

On your teacher training course, you’ll learn the best ways to engage pupils and make maths enjoyable, ensuring they have the skills they’ll need for years to come. You’ll be teaching across a range of ages and abilities every day. Your training will enable you to switch seamlessly between introducing algebra, to teaching the intricacies of trigonometry to older students. 

Once you qualify, you’ll start on a salary of at least £23,720, or £29,664 in inner London. As your career progresses, so will your salary – teachers in leadership roles can earn on average £58,100, with many earning significantly more.

Enhance your subject knowledge

If you don’t have a maths degree, or need to refresh your knowledge, you could complete a fully funded subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before you start your training.

Step-by-step checklist

The key to a successful application is effective preparation. This short summary will give you an idea of the things you can do to get prepared before you apply. If you’re ready to apply, there are also some handy steps to take before submitting your application.

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Upcoming events

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Train to Teach Nottingham

08 October 2019 - 16:30

Nottingham

This event in Nottingham will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Train to Teach London

12 October 2019 - 10:00

London

This event in London will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Train to Teach Liverpool

15 October 2019 - 16:30

Liverpool

This event in Liverpool will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Train to Teach Newcastle

16 October 2019 - 16:30

Newcastle upon Tyne

This event in Newcastle will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.