Ark Victoria Academy, Maths Trainee Teacher
Locations: Ark Schools across Birmingham (Ark Victoria, Ark Boulton, Ark St Alban's, Ark Kings).
Bursaries and scholarships from: £28,000 - £30,000
Closing date: Recruitment is rolling until places are full; early applications are advised.
Starting: September 2026.
About the Role
You will be training to be a Maths Teacher – a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Maths. You will engage in rigorous and continuous professional development to exceed the minimum level of practice expected of teachers as defined in the Teachers’ Standards. You will demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct and be a role-model, positively impacting the academy.
About Ark
Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school is what their parents do for a living. By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching that considers all children’s backgrounds and needs, making educational equity a reality.
About Ark Teacher Training
Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme offering the perfect mix of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. We work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are proud to have received our second ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories.
Special Features Of Our Programme Include
* Wellbeing is our top priority; we provide dedicated support to help you sustain a career in education.
* High investment in professional development; you will be equipped with tools to be the best at every stage of your career.
* Commitment to diversity; we value individuals’ unique qualities and expertise to enrich our community.
* Connections with acclaimed educational research; goals are person-centred and evidence-based.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage in daily professional development activities
* Plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest standard to ensure learning and progress for all pupils
* Provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment to help pupils develop as learners
* Help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school
* Contribute to the effective functioning of the school
Key Requirements
* Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
* An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning Initial Teacher Training
* A degree or A level in Maths / a related subject
* Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
* Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
* Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
* An aptitude for teaching
Diversity And Inclusion
Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s important that pupils have a diverse teaching body to learn from and see themselves in positions of leadership and authority.
How To Apply
Applications can be made directly through our website. If applying through the DfE, see our subjects to ensure you apply for the correct route. For more information, follow us on X @ArkTTonline, LinkedIn and Facebook. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Ark Schools is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
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