This course will equip you to start to become an outstanding maths teacher, with a secure understanding of effective pedagogies in mathematics teaching. You will explicitly examine the core skills associated with the key threads of mathematics, alongside learning how to support students become numerically literate in the world beyond the classroom.

The course will focus on key curriculum content such as how to teach number and proportion, algebra and graphical methods, geometry and measures, probability and statistics, whilst developing your understanding of curriculum sequencing, teaching for mastery and using creativity in the classroom.

You will examine the best contemporary research about effective mathematics teaching and learn to apply this in your own practice. We will examine wider issues of thinking mathematically, developing reasoning and problem-solving skills, and promoting a love of mathematics.

Bishop Challoner Training School, in partnership with Alliance schools (BCTSA), is an accredited provider of school-based teacher training in Birmingham and across the West Midlands.

You will be in school 4 days a week where you will be fully involved in all aspects of a teacher’s work. One day a week you will have your pedagogical  training, which will provide a mixture of specific Subject Studies and more general Professional Studies sessions.

To enrich your professional practice and develop your expertise you will complete 2 PGCE assignments, which will contribute 60 credits towards a Master’s degree.

You will be in your school from day one.  At the beginning of the year you will observe expert practitioners, moving towards leading small parts of a lesson and gradually building up to teach whole lessons. You will receive the support of school-based mentors, as well as members of the BCTSA Central Team and Subject Tutors.

On this course you will learn techniques to inspire students around maths, making it enjoyable and ensuring they are equipped with the skills they will need for the future.

Bishop Challoner Catholic College is the Lead School for the Central Maths Hub, allowing schools to access high quality materials and the courses provided.