Maths Graduate Trainee Teacher – Secondary Schools | Westminster

Start Date: September 2026 | Salaried Route | Earn £26,000–£30,000 | Gain QTS + PGCE in One Year

Are you a graduate or final-year student with a passion for Mathematics and an ambition to become a qualified teacher?

KPI Education is delighted to partner with leading secondary schools in Westminster to offer their Maths Graduate Trainee Teacher Programme for September 2026. This fully salaried, school-based route provides hands-on classroom experience alongside academic training, enabling you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE within one academic year.

About the Programme

This programme is designed to immerse you in the realities of teaching while giving structured support and training:

• Spend 4½ days per week in school, gaining real classroom experience from day one.
• Dedicate ½ day per week to study, professional development, and academic learning.
• Achieve QTS and a PGCE by July 2027.
• Receive guidance from experienced Maths mentors, subject specialists, and trust-wide CPD.
• Follow a phased, structured development plan to build confidence, expertise, and classroom management skills.

This practical, career-focused route is ideal for graduates seeking a fully supported introduction to teaching.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for ambitious graduates who:

• Hold (or are predicted) a 2:1 degree or higher in Mathematics or a closely related subject.
• Have GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in both English and Maths.
• Are passionate about teaching Maths and supporting young people.
• Possess strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Respond positively to feedback and thrive in a school environment.
• Are motivated to progress into a long-term career in teaching.

Programme Benefits

• Competitive salary: £24,921–£27,000 while training.
• Structured mentoring from experienced Maths teachers and access to trust-wide CPD.
• Hands-on, classroom-focused training with reduced administrative burden.
• Clear progression into a permanent Early Career Teacher (ECT) role after qualification.
• Real experience in high-performing Westminster secondary schools.

Your Training Journey

Over the year, you will:

• Begin with a reduced timetable to build confidence and subject knowledge.
• Observe and learn from experienced teachers in Maths classrooms.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons with structured support.
• Develop behaviour management, assessment, and classroom leadership skills.
• Receive continuous mentoring, feedback, and professional development.

By July 2027, you will be fully qualified, confident, and ready to take on a permanent teaching role.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Maths graduate ready to make a real impact in the classroom, submit your CV to KPI Education today. Take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in teaching in Westminster

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