SKTM - Secondary Non-Specialist – EEF Trial

In 2025/26, 20 Maths Hubs delivering this programme will take part in an EEF-funded trial aimed at evaluating its impact. We’re excited to share that our hub has been selected to participate in this trial, which will closely examine how the programme affects non-specialist teachers and their students.

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.

How to Apply?

This is a fully funded opportunity to develop your confidence and expertise in teaching maths. Schools will be randomly allocated to a control or an intervention group within their hub.

Schools in the intervention group will receive the SKTM Programme, along with £500 after completing the required evaluation activities.
The control group will not receive the programme and will continue with their normal practice. In addition, control schools will receive £1,000 upon completion of the required evaluation activities and will be placed on a waiting list to receive the programme in 2026/27 (subject to continued DfE funding).

Please submit your applications by deadline: midday 30th of June 2025 for your school to participate in 2025/26.

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

More Information Express an Interest EEF Eligibility

Once we have received your application we will contact you with the next steps to take part in this trial. Applications close on Friday 12 September 2025.

Location & Dates

This work group will take place at:

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College
Inverary Rd, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9DJ

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 mathematics in state-funded schools in England. A non-specialist teacher is defined as:

A teacher currently teaching some mathematics or committed to doing so within the next year.
Someone who has not undertaken Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in mathematics.

Schools can enrol two teachers, but at least one must be teaching a Year 8 class. (if the class is shared, the non-specialist teacher needs to teach at least 50% of the lessons)

If you are a headteacher or senior leader, and want to know more about the programme and its suitability for teachers in your school, watch this video.

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What is involved?

Many teachers in secondary schools teach maths without specialist training. This programme provides specialist knowledge by combining subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques to improve teaching practice.

The programme runs over the equivalent of six days and is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme—meaning it’s free for participating schools!

What will you learn?

By joining this programme, you will:

Help your students think, reason, and discuss maths more deeply.
Explore a variety of teaching approaches aligned with teaching for mastery.
Strengthen your subject knowledge and curriculum understanding of secondary maths.

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