SKTM - Secondary Non-Specialist – EEF Trial

In 2025/2026, 20 Maths Hubs delivering this programme will be involved in a EEF-Funded trial to evaluate its impact

This Work Group will commence in Autumn 2025 for those schools selected to be part of the EEF trial.

At this stage of the application process we are only looking for interested schools we do NOT require the name/s of participating teachers.

Please read the ‘more information’ flyer linked below before expressing an interest.

Closing date for applications is midday on the 30 June 2025.

Although early applications are advised as schools will be selected on a first come first served basis.

More Information Express an Interest EEF Eligibility

Location & Dates

This work group will take place at:

Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Rd, Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6BD

It will run from late September/early October 2025 until the end of June 2026, totaling the equivalent of six full days.

Who can take part?

This programme is 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 who has not undertaken initial teacher training (ITT) in mathematics’.

If there is sufficient space in the cohort, other teachers of maths who do not fit this definition but would benefit from this support may also participate.

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What is involved?

The programme is aligned to the NCETM teaching for mastery pedagogy and is based on six key themes:

Structure of the number system
Operating on number
Multiplicative reasoning
Sequences and graphs
Statistics and probability
Geometry.
Participants will explore these themes, supported by an experienced secondary practitioner.

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

Benefits:

Students will develop a deep, secure and connected understanding of the Maths they are learning
You will increase confidence in planning for progression in Maths
You will improve your subject and curriculum knowledge of secondary Maths
Opportunity to undertake a formal academic assessment at Masters level associated with this programme in order to gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Practice in Mathematics

What is the cost?

The SKTM Secondary Non-specialist Teachers Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

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