Associate Teacher of Mathematics Apprenticeship

Summary

The Haywood Academy is looking to recruit an Associate Teacher to gain Qualified Teacher Status whilst working with young people in school. Training will be through sequenced in-school experiences in our Mathematics department, starting with observations, working in the classroom with students in small groups all the way up to teaching classes.

Wage

£30,000 a year

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Training course

Teacher (level 6)

Hours

8.20am- 3.10pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. After school meetings and training mean working hours are from 8.20am- 4.10pm on Monday and Wednesday. Occasional evening events, such as parents evenings and open evenings, mean a later finish.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

A typical week may involve:

Observing experienced teachers to understand lesson planning and delivery, classroom management and student engagement
Assisting in lessons by supporting small groups or individual students
Working with tutors to support young people in our pastoral team
Delivering segments of lesson activities and co-teaching with a mentor or experienced teacher
Marking, assessing and tracking student progress and providing feedback to students
Supporting the resourcing of a department
Completing required duties including looking after students at break or lunch times
Supporting staff in contact with parents
Attend meetings and CPD sessions including meeting with staff to look at your professional development, lesson planning, curriculum development and assessments
Attending school events such as parents evening or school shows
Supporting or running lunchtime or afterschool sports or activities clubs

Where you'll work

Haywood Academy High Lane
Stoke-On-Trent
ST6 7AB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

Your training course

Teacher (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
Plan and teach well-structured lessons
Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).
Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
Deploy support staff effectively
Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.
Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
Make accurate and productive use of assessment
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Your training plan

Successful Applicant will undertake the Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship (Postgraduate Route) with University of Staffordshire.

Apprentice Teachers will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status at the end of their training. 80% of the time will be spent learning and working in school and 20% will be learning directed by the University of Staffordshire (one day per week).

As most of your time will be observing and supporting experienced teachers in the classroom, you will be constantly able to observe and learn how to teach throughout the working day. In school extensive training within your subject will take place covering key areas such as teaching and learning, subject knowledge and curriculum development, assessment training, behaviour management as well as one-to-one mentoring by experience staff. Academy wide training is also in place through whole staff sessions, coaching opportunities and observations of staff across the academy.

The apprenticeship will be a maximum of 12 months and apprentices will attend study 1 day per week at University of Staffordshire Stoke on Trent campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Degree in:

Maths (grade 2:2 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade Pass or above)

Other in:

Maths (grade Pass or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Time Management
Passion
Resilience
Self-Motivation

About this company

At Haywood Academy (rated Good by OFSTED April 2023) we aim to inspire our young people to ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’. Delivering an education that reflects our values of being ambitious for our young people to unlock their potential, working together, being committed to our local community, ensuring creativity, innovation and imagination, and respect for others. We want our young people to be optimistic, have integrity and a sense of responsibility. This ethos is grounded in care, a warm friendly atmosphere and a relentless pursuit of excellence for all. To achieve this, we have the highest expectations of ourselves, as well as for our young people.

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After this apprenticeship

Apprentices Teachers may upon successful completion of the course be taken on as first year ‘Early Career Teachers’. This would involve continued development through the ECT programme, mentoring and support in school as you take on your own teaching timetable.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeshiprecruitment@staffs.ac.uk

08001692148

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321402.

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Closes on Wednesday 25 June 2025

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