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Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Secondary Non-specialist Teachers) Programme

Highly-regarded professional development offering secondary non-specialist maths teachers valuable CPD focusing on subject knowledge and pedagogy

Who can take part?

 

It is designed to take place over the equivalent of six days. This programme is provided for non-specialist teachers of maths in state-funded schools who fit the following definition: A non-specialist teacher of mathematics is 'a teacher that is currently teaching some mathematics or has commitment from a headteacher/executive head to teach some mathematics within the next year, who has not undertaken initial teacher training (ITT) in mathematics'.

What is involved?

 

There are significant numbers of people teaching maths in secondary schools without specialist initial teacher training. This programme supports non-specialist teachers in developing the specialist knowledge (the blend of subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge) required for teaching maths.

It is designed to take place over the equivalent of six days.

 

What will you learn?

  • Your students will think, reason and discuss their maths in order to deepen their understanding

  • You will explore and increase your use of a range of pedagogic approaches aligned to the principles of teaching for mastery

  • You will develop your subject and curriculum knowledge of secondary maths

What is the cost?

The programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

What should you do next?

Expressions of interest for this programme are now open for the 2026/27 academic year. Please complete our short form to register your interest and receive further information.

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