Secondary Mathematics Education With Qts

Mathematics education at secondary level is both intellectually demanding and genuinely consequential. Good mathematics teachers do not simply transmit procedures: they help young people develop the ability to reason abstractly, spot patterns, construct proofs, and apply mathematical thinking to unfamiliar problems. These skills matter far beyond examinations, and the teaching profession needs people who understand mathematics deeply and who can communicate that understanding with clarity and enthusiasm.

This three-year full-time programme at Edge Hill University leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), meaning you will be eligible to teach in secondary schools in England on graduation. You will study mathematics at a level that deepens your own subject knowledge, covering areas such as algebra, calculus, statistics, geometry, and the history and philosophy of mathematics. Alongside your subject studies, you will develop as a teacher through school-based placements, where you will plan and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and learn to manage a classroom effectively under the guidance of experienced teachers.

The programme integrates theory and practice: what you read about pedagogy, curriculum design, and learning is tested and refined in real schools throughout your training.

Qualified mathematics teachers are among the most sought-after graduates in education, with the subject consistently listed among those with teacher shortages in England. You will be well placed to begin your career in any secondary school, and the combination of strong subject knowledge and professional training opens doors to rapid career progression, including roles as head of department, assistant headteacher, and beyond. Many teachers also move into curriculum development, educational research, tutoring businesses, or roles with examination boards and educational publishers.

Teaching is a demanding profession, but also a deeply rewarding one.