We are pleased to announce that our hub has been chosen to be part of an EEF trial for 2025/26 which will look closely at the impact of this programme on non-specialist teachers and students.
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. For more information about the EEF trial, please see this flyer.
Please submit your applications by deadline: 30th of June 2025 for your school to participate in 2025/26.
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.
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)
What’s 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 completely 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.
What Do Participants Say?
Teachers who have taken part in this programme have seen real improvements in their teaching confidence and effectiveness:
“This programme has deepened my understanding of representations and given me new strategies for the classroom.” – Emily
“It’s helping me reflect as a teacher. Although I can do the maths myself, this course has helped me teach it effectively.” – Sam
“As a non-specialist, this course has helped me use the correct terminology and structure my lessons better.” – Simon
“I find this really useful—especially the ways to deliver the content and correct misconceptions.” – Phil
“My subject knowledge had gaps, and I’m learning a great deal.” – Francesca
What About Heads of Maths?
Heads of departments have noticed clear benefits for their non-specialist teachers:
“From attending the programme, our non-specialist teacher’s confidence has improved, their expectations of students are higher, and subject-specific language is now a key feature of lessons.” – Karen, Head of Maths Department
How to Get Involved
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).
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Read More: A blog post exploring the importance of the EEF-funded trials on Maths Hubs work – Going for gold standard
Once we have received your application we will contact you with the next steps to take part in this trial. Applications close on the 30th of June.
All meetings will run online at the same time (4:30pm – 6:00pm). The first session takes places on the 29th September 2025. To view the full list of dates, please click on the button below:
