Aspiring Maths Teacher Program

A fantastic Secondary School in Hertfordshire are on the hunt for an Aspiring Maths Teacher for a September 2026 start. This is a full‑time, permanent post. Please note, the salary is based upon experience & on a scale.

This Aspiring Maths Teacher Program is being offered as an "Earn, while you teach & learn" route – which in turn is a Salaried Schools Direct scheme.

• Paid position on the Unqualified Teacher (UQT) scale (most commonly UQ1)
• Employed directly by a school from day one
• Higher initial teaching load, typically around 15 periods per week
• Teaching load gradually increases to approximately 20 periods per week
• One dedicated training day per week
• Opportunity to gain QTS with PGCE (optional opt‑out available if required)
• Working at one School throughout – avoiding any conflict in different teaching styles (in turn reducing stress on teacher)

You will be working teaching across the Maths Department, supporting KS3–4 lessons, while having a focus on attainment & the quality of learning.

• Mathematics (Maths)
• Further Mathematics (Maths)
• Mathematics & Statistics (Maths)
• Economics (Maths)
• Mathematical Science (Maths)
• Physics (Maths)
• Computing (Maths)
• Data Maths (Maths)
• Finance (Maths)
• Accounting (Maths)
• Statistics (Maths)

Does this sound like the Aspiring Maths Teacher Program with a £36,500 permanent contract for you? If so, please read on below to find out further details.

• Aspiring Maths Teacher Programme
• Teaching across KS3–4 with a focus on raising attainment
• Carrying out GCSE & A Level interventions
• Enrolling onto the Aspiring Maths Teacher Programme (Schools Direct)
• September 2026 start – Full Time & Permanent
• Located in Hertfordshire

• Must have a desirable degree from the above subjects from a reputable University
• Good A Levels & GCSEs across the board
• Must be confident within your ability and knowledge of both the GCSE & A Level curriculum
• You must be able to engage and motivate the students
• Commitment and ambition to succeed is key throughout!

• A rapidly improving Good‑rated school across all areas (Ofsted 2024), with clear upward trajectory and strong leadership driving consistent progress
• A values‑driven culture (Knowledge, Aspiration, Respect) with high expectations for both staff and students, creating a purposeful and academic environment
• Strong focus on behaviour and routines, with Ofsted highlighting that behaviour has improved significantly and pupils are respectful and safe
• Genuine commitment to staff development and teaching quality, with investment in training and subject expertise across the trust
• A knowledge‑rich curriculum designed to build long‑term understanding and prepare students for top universities, apprenticeships, and future careers
• Offers the best of both worlds: large enough for strong resources and opportunities, but small enough to know every student individually, creating a close‑knit community feel
• Located in Hertfordshire