Train to Teach Maths

Become a Maths teacher with a PGCE and QTS from United Teaching. Train to teach in a local school.

Outstanding Maths Teacher Training

Maths teachers play an essential role - teaching young people to appreciate numbers and empowering them to use it in their daily lives. Here’s why you should consider becoming a Maths teacher:

In-demand profession: England continues to face a shortage of maths teachers. In a world where quantitative skills are increasingly critical, you will be a sought-after professional, making it easier to secure a fulfilling role in the field.
Intellectual stimulation:Teaching maths presents a challenge. You will have to explore new teaching methods to reach a range of diverse learners with different abilities.
Transferable skills: The skills of a maths teacher such as problem solving, logical reasoning and adaptability are highly valued within and outside the education sector.
Generous funding: As a maths teacher, you may be eligible for generous scholarships, bursaries, additional payments from the government and the potential option to train on a salaried route. Most of our maths trainee teachers earn from day one.

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United Teaching's Maths Teacher Training Programme

Our teacher training programme will help our trainees become proficient in the fundamental principles of mathematics. It will equip them to help their pupils engage in mathematical reasoning, demonstrate problem-solving skills and foster mathematical fluency.

PGCE and QTS in 12 months: Our teacher training programme gives you the essential qualifications to become a maths teacher.
Delivered by subject specialists: Our programme is designed and delivered by maths subject experts, well-versed in teaching methodologies, lesson planning and advanced curriculum planning.
Dedicated support: Every United Teaching teacher trainee is supported by a subject and a professional mentor who will guide you through lesson planning, lesson observations, behaviour strategies, and career guidance.
Maths-specific continuous professional development: In addition to your weekly training sessions, you will benefit from guest training sessions led by renowned Maths practitioners.
Research-driven curriculum: Our maths training curriculum is shaped by the latest educational research, ensuring you're fully prepared to excel in the classroom.
Salaried routes: On our salaried route, you can earn a salary from day one. In addition, your tuition fees are covered by us. Find out how you can fund your teacher training.

A Day in the Life of a Maths Teacher

Bespoke lesson planning : As a maths teacher trainee, you'll organize and plan engaging lessons. You'll be responsible for delivering these lessons to your students, monitor feedback and customise your plan for better outcomes.
Progress monitoring: You'll monitor the progress of your class by conducting regular assessments and reviewing classwork. You will also interact with parents to report pupil progress.
Collaborative departmental meetings: Contribute to departmental objectives, assist in developing schemes of work, and report class data to the department head.
Guidance and mentorship: Benefit from weekly meetings with your subject mentor to ensure your growth and success in the .
Ongoing feedback: Your lessons will be observed periodically by visiting and school-based mentors to provide you tailored feedback on various aspects of teaching including lesson planning, delivery, and behaviour management. This continuous feedback plays a vital role in your development as a teacher.