Post Graduate Teacher Apprenticeship - Maths

Job introduction

Would you like a chance to make a difference and train as a Teacher in one of Brighton and Hove’s secondary schools

Patcham High School have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Teacher – Maths Pathway

Teacher Apprenticeship

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed apprentice teacher of Mathematics to teach across the full age and ability range. An apprentice will work towards attaining qualified teacher status (QTS) by blending workplace-learning with part-time university study.

About the role

Located at the heart of our community, we are an energetic, proud and successful school. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for each and every student. We are passionate about education and relentless in our pursuit of improved standards and outcomes. We believe that all children can achieve.

Following a recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023, we our proud to say our school as been rated as ‘Good’. Ofsted also commented that our school ‘actively encourages all pupils to experience and value each other’s differences, cultures, backgrounds and abilities; with leaders who are passionate about education and relentless in developing pupils’ self-esteem and self-respect’.

We welcome applications from individuals who are determined to make a difference.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Maths
• Have achieved a standard equivalent to grade C/4, or above, in the GCSE examinations in English and mathematics.
• Be passionate about their subject and committed to making Maths an exciting and enjoyable subject for all our students;
• have outstanding interpersonal skills;
• be able to contribute to the growth of the department;
• be committed to high quality teaching and learning for students of all abilities;
• make accurate and productive use of assessment;
• have experience of working with young people;
• be a team player.

About the ApprenticeshipThe Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship at level 6 is run by the University of Brighton who is responsible for supporting you with your learning and carrying out assessments.
The apprenticeship is upto 13 months duration 4 days in the classroom with 1-day per week in University or studying. You will receive additional support from a nominated mentor, throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship. During the apprenticeship you will spend upto 6 weeks in a contrasting school.

Entry Requirements
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-criteria/initial-teacher-training-itt-criteria-and-supporting-advice#note2
Entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (see note 2) in the GCSE examinations in English and mathematics
In addition, they will also require a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Maths for entry to graduate Initial Teacher Training programmes; assessed as suitable to train to teach by accredited Initial Teacher Training providers.
Apprentices will gain Professional Knowledge and Skills required of a Teacher
On successful completion of the apprenticeship with Patcham High School School the apprentice will achieve Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship and Achievement of QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – awarded by the Department for Education – will be a mandatory requirement for apprentices’ successful completion of the course. In addition to the apprenticeship the apprentice will have completed PGCE at Level 7.

Deadline for Applications: 27th June 2025
Start Date: September 2025

Please note, your application may be shared with the training provider.
Contact Details
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise Holmes by email or by telephone (01273 543484) eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

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As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

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Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

In order to apply for an apprenticeship, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years on the first day of the apprenticeship (or this includes EEA for UK or EEA Nationals with pre-settled or Settled Status) or have some other residency eligibility status. Please see Annex A of the latest employer funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK for a full list of residency categories and locations

If you are resident through a visa, leave to remain or other means please confirm type and that any expiry date covers the duration of the apprenticeship once it is due to start. Those on a student visa or non-UK/non EEA nationals who have been here in the last three years for other educational purposes may not be eligible. For further information regarding apprenticeship eligibility please see Annex A of the latest employer funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK.

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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