This programme supports early career teachers to develop subject knowledge, strengthen practice, and build confidence in teaching secondary mathematics.
What will you learn?
Practice Development:
- Observe learning to understand how pupils approach maths and adjust practice accordingly
- Consider task and lesson design, adapting to pupils’ needs
- Collaborate with colleagues and mentors to share professional learning
Professional Learning:
- Enhance maths subject knowledge, focusing on key concepts, representations and language
- Identify common misconceptions and strategies to address them
- Develop expertise in maths-specific pedagogies aligned to teaching for mastery and ITTECF
Programme Structure
This programme includes:
- Four days of sessions over one academic year
- Collaborative work on maths tasks during sessions
- Structured conversations about maths, pedagogy and misconceptions
- Between sessions, participants engage with an online community, complete school-based tasks, and share reflections with peers and mentors
Who should attend
Teachers in their second or third year of teaching
Benefits
Participants will:
- Develop confidence in teaching secondary mathematics
- Strengthen subject knowledge and understanding
- Improve lesson design and classroom practice
- Build supportive professional relationships with peers and mentors
Dates for 2026/2027
Please note applications close on 17.11.2026
- 11.12.2026
- TBC
- 12.03.2027
- 23.04.2027
- 26.06.2027
Times and locations are communicated to each Work Group via Basecamp.
Our Professional Development is funded by the Department for Education and is free to all participating schools.