Apprentice Teacher of Mathematics

Apprentice Teacher of Mathematics Salary: Unqualified Teacher 1 (£22,601 per annum) Location: Bury St Edmunds County High School Contract type: Full Time, Permanent – (Training starts 25 August 2026) School type: Secondary school (Year 7 to Year 11) Trainer: Unity Schools Partnership / University of Buckingham accredited Bury St Edmunds County High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Apprentice Mathematics Teacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for working with children and be able to establish good relationships with students, parents, carers, colleagues, peers and external agencies. The role is suitable for a degree educated unqualified teacher, HLTAs or teaching assistants and those with existing classroom teaching experience. As a teaching apprentice, you will complete the programme where you will learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in a vibrant environment. Apprentices will start teaching on a 60% teaching timetable, rising to 80% towards the end of training. We ensure that teaching loads are always appropriate for the apprentice teacher’s individual stage of development. The successful candidate will benefit from an excellent CPD offer, a sensible approach to workload and a calm, respectful working environment. The apprentice will join the Unity Schools Partnership ITE programme, spending one day per week following the National Institute’s Curriculum for Initial Teaching Training. All training is held in Bury St Edmunds and comprises of core and subject specific learning in addition to school visits and regional days. Apprentices will gain QTA and will also have the opportunity to take up the Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE). Unity Schools Partnership operate a two-week October half term break. Other holidays remain in line with national patterns. The school day has been extended slightly to ensure we deliver the same amount of in-school time over the year. Candidates are encourag