Ark Alexandra Academy, Trainee Maths Teacher

Ark Alexandra Academy, Trainee Maths Teacher Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. Locations: Hastings  Bursaries and scholarships from: Up to £31,000. Find further info here  Closing date: Recruitment is running on a rolling basis until places are full - early applications are advised  Starting: September 2026  “The work you are doing is meaningful and directly impacts the future of the kids in your responsibility, and that’s one of the best feelings in the world.” Kwaku, Maths trainee   About the role:  You will be training to be a Maths Teacher - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Maths.  Join our 15th cohort on our ‘Outstanding’ (OFSTED, 2022) Teacher Training programme this September Last year saw over 200 trainees join the programme and we are already looking forward to our next cohort, which you could be part of  About Ark:  Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching and thoughtful consideration of all backgrounds and needs, making educational equity a reality.   About Ark Teacher Training:  Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Because we believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves to have access to a great education, we work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are very proud to have received our second ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories There are only a few ITTs in the UK that can say the same. Alongside this, our programme is also incredibly supportive and bespoke, as you will see below.   Key responsibilities:  To engage in daily professional development activities  To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils  To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners   To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school  To contribute to the effective working of the school  Key requirements:  Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)  An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training   A degree or A level in Maths / a related subject   Evidence of a commitment to working with young people  Experience of overcoming challenges successfully   Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct  An aptitude for teaching  View the full job description and person specification here  Diversity and Inclusion:  Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity both within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s incredibly important that pupils have a rich and diverse teaching body to learn from; they’re able to see themselves in positions of leadership and authority, while their perceptions and world-views are broadened. Read more here.   How to Apply:   Applications can be made directly through our website here.  If you’re applying through the DfE, please see our subjects here to ensure you apply for the correct route.   For more updated and information, you can also follow us on X @ArkTTonline, find us on LinkedIn and like us on Facebook.  Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.  Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. xsabvtc  Please click here to learn more.