Key Role Information

Salary
£22,600
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
01/07/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Apprentice rate
Department
Maths
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: September 2026 | Maths Pilot TDA Apprentice Teachers | Fixed Term for the length of the Apprenticeship | Unqualified 1, Actual Salary £22,600



The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is looking to recruit enthusiastic Maths Apprentice Teachers to work within our highly successful and well established Maths Faculty, to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The positions will be based at one of our Secondary schools, The Discovery Academy or The Excel Academy.


This is an Apprenticeship Pathway to gain Qualified Teacher Status. You will be placed on the Staffordshire University Teacher Degree Apprenticeship programme, which is fully funded by Alpha Academies Trust. During the programme you will complete a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship to gain Qualified Teacher Status within 4 years. This pathway offers a combination of on-the-job teaching experience along with time dedicated to your own learning and development. Where possible, we will strive to support the transition from an apprenticeship to a permanent teaching role, provided the curriculum and financial framework make this feasible.


The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

 

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our Trust and academies and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.


Our Trust has an amazing family of academies, and each has its own ethos and values that contribute to the wider Trust purpose. We are committed to delivering a first-class education to overcome inequality and you will play a key part in helping us to achieve that. We are a local trust with all academies in close proximity, this allows us to focus our strategic direction on learning from each other to ensure that we can deliver the very best in experiences and standards for the communities that we serve.

 

Our main priority is to develop people and our staff in the organisation are no exception to this. Alpha Academies Trust facilitates the very best in collaboration, staff development and wellbeing. In order to continue this, we need exceptional people, who we will support to be outstanding professionals.

 

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. We recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority. We are committed to working with other stakeholders to create a joined-up momentum, with the ambition of bringing about transformational change.

 

Our values are Ambition Respect Belonging

 

Why Alpha?

Our Trust is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire.

 

We help over 4000 pupils develop and grow into very special individuals. Our staff thrive in doing this and as a result, fulfil their own immense sense of purpose. Joining us, will in turn mean that you can support those pupils as well as our staff in being the best that they can be. You will be a part of their success.

 

We care about our people and feel that we can achieve the greatest impact through a research led culture.

 

We believe that mutual Respect should serve as the foundation of our organisation. This supports collaboration and as a result our people are creative, confident and work as one. Our staff identify the approaches that have the greatest impact on children and support the well-being and workload of all our staff.

 

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68% discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme.  We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

 

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

 

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.


Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

 

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

 

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and belonging.

 

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button located at the top of this page, directing you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal.

 

If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

 

Visits to all of our academies are warmly welcomed, please contact the HR/Recruitment Team to arrange a mutually convenient appointment on 01782 882100. 

 

  

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 1st June 2026 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

                                  


Qualifications

112 UCAS points with at least a grade D in A Level Mathematics (or equivalent) essential
112 UCAS points with at least a grade D in A Level Mathematics (or equivalent)
A good standard of education / relevant experienceessential
Achieved Grade 4, above or equivalent in GCSE Mathematics and Englishessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. essential
Knowledge of assessment across vocational and G.C.S. E. Specialist subject(s).essential
Evidence of successfully implementing strategies for raising standards.essential
Ability in understanding of good assessment and its implications for planning and teaching.essential
Ability to support teaching across the Academy.essential
A self-starter with vision and imagination.
Ability to take risks.
Strong awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Experience/Knowledge

Experience in the practical application of learning. essential
Proven effectiveness as a teacher.essential
Experience of successful management of change. essential
Training and experience across the secondary phase in specialised subject area. essential

Personal Attributes

Have lived in the UK continuously for the 3 years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.essential
Be able to live and work in the UK.essential
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.essential
Ability to work to agreed targets and deadlines. essential
Good organisational skills. essential
Commitment to equal opportunities policies. essential
High expectations personally for students and staff. essential
Ability to lead and motivate staff and students.essential

Special Requirements

Must hold a Visa/BRP for the entire duration of the apprenticeship including End Point Assessment (if Applicable).essential
Be employed for a minimum of 30 hoursessential

About Us

Discovery Academy

Alpha Academies Trust

recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Discovery Drive
Bentilee
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST2 0GA

Safeguarding Information

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.


Please note, in order to comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, we are unable to accept CV’s. You must include all details within your profile and personal statement.