Good maths teachers are in high demand, and with good reason. A career in teaching maths constantly presents fresh challenges that reap high levels of job satisfaction.
Maths is a key curriculum subject that all young people deserve to be taught to the highest standards. If you train as a maths teacher, bursaries of up to £20,000 are available for courses starting in 2012. The amount of bursary you will be eligible for depends on your degree class.
For further information, please visit our 2012/13 bursary information page.
You will also benefit from a competitive starting salary, excellent training, and great chances for career progression once you have qualified – with the job security of knowing that good maths teachers are always essential.
There is a shortage of maths teachers in England, and extra incentives are in place to encourage talented, knowledgeable people to apply for a career in teaching maths. With the financial aid to help you along the way, there’s never been a better time to train as a maths teacher, whether you’re a fresh graduate or looking to change your career for a more engaging challenge. Through coursework and classroom-based training, you can hone your skills to make a lasting impact, in a job that will ultimately help young people build better futures.
If you are interested in the rewards and challenges of teaching maths, you can find out more by signing up for information and advice today.
Our new enhanced service, Premier Plus, is available to those who wish to start training for a shortage subject such as maths, in the academic year 2012/13. You’ll be eligible for exclusive benefits including personalised advice from a named adviser.
Read about a new PGCE course for 2012/13 – physics with mathematics. If you’re passionate about both subjects this could be the ideal route for you. This route is particularly suited to graduates with an engineering background who have experience of both subjects.
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