Apprentice Teacher of Maths
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, E3 3DU |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 2e3d5c13-956d-4728-8932-eea02f707efd |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an aspiring Teacher of Maths to join us on a a Postgraduate Teaching Apprentice (PGTA) role at Harris Science Academy East London. This is a paid role that allows you to complete teacher training whilst being employed by our academy.
The NIoT's Initial Teacher Education is a fully immersive school-centred programme – you will be in the classroom from the very start. The course is suitable for unqualified teachers, HLTAs or teaching assistants and those with existing classroom teaching experience. As a teaching apprentice, you will complete the programme at Harris Science Academy East London, where you'll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in a vibrant environment and, once qualified, your new status and recognition will allow for career progression and higher earning capacity.
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) programme runs from 25th August 2026 and leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT, in line with the Teacher Apprenticeship Standards framework plus a nationally recognised Level 6 PGTA qualification.
We are looking for strong candidates who already have classroom experience such as unqualified teachers and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants, as apprentices will start on a higher timetable.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
• Outstanding organisation and communication
• Resilience, a proactive reflective approach, and good interpersonal skills
• Determination and energy
• A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification
• GCSE English and Maths to grade C/4 (or equivalent)
• A relevant undergradudate degree (though A-level subjects may be considered and Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are available)
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Further details about the role
During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training, consisting of a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions. This training will make up some of your Off the Job Training hours required for the PGTA apprenticeship standard. As this is a school-centred, immersive programme in which you will be teaching throughout the academic year, the rest of your week will spent at Harris Science Academy East London.
You will start teaching on a 60% teaching timetable, rising to 80% towards the end of training. We ensure that teaching loads are always appropriate for the apprentice teacher's individual stage of development. As a teaching apprentice, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT ITE Curriculum.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
We are looking for an aspiring Teacher of Maths to join us on a a Postgraduate Teaching Apprentice (PGTA) role at Harris Science Academy East London. This is a paid role that allows you to complete teacher training whilst being employed by our academy.
The NIoT's Initial Teacher Education is a fully immersive school-centred programme – you will be in the classroom from the very start. The course is suitable for unqualified teachers, HLTAs or teaching assistants and those with existing classroom teaching experience. As a teaching apprentice, you will complete the programme at Harris Science Academy East London, where you'll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in a vibrant environment and, once qualified, your new status and recognition will allow for career progression and higher earning capacity.
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) programme runs from 25th August 2026 and leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT, in line with the Teacher Apprenticeship Standards framework plus a nationally recognised Level 6 PGTA qualification.
We are looking for strong candidates who already have classroom experience such as unqualified teachers and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants, as apprentices will start on a higher timetable.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
• Outstanding organisation and communication
• Resilience, a proactive reflective approach, and good interpersonal skills
• Determination and energy
• A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification
• GCSE English and Maths to grade C/4 (or equivalent)
• A relevant undergradudate degree (though A-level subjects may be considered and Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are available)
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Further details about the role
During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training, consisting of a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions. This training will make up some of your Off the Job Training hours required for the PGTA apprenticeship standard. As this is a school-centred, immersive programme in which you will be teaching throughout the academic year, the rest of your week will spent at Harris Science Academy East London.
You will start teaching on a 60% teaching timetable, rising to 80% towards the end of training. We ensure that teaching loads are always appropriate for the apprentice teacher's individual stage of development. As a teaching apprentice, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT ITE Curriculum.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.