Post 16 

A Level Pedagogy and Core Maths - CPD opportunities at Post 16 Level

For teachers of maths at post-16, subject specific CPD is crucial to ensure confidence in both subject knowledge and pedagogy.  The professional development programmes are available with our Hub and are designed to specifically to support teachers of A level Maths, Core Maths and GCSE Resit.  They are led by subject experts who are themselves experienced classroom practitioners, and offer practical and effective strategies for successful post-16 teaching.

We are pleased to be able to offer the A Level Pedagogy Work Group, enabling the Maths Hub to offer improved support in areas of the post 16 curriculum. This Work Group is for existing leaders of A level teaching or experienced teachers of A level Mathematics who wish to lead the development of pedagogy with other colleagues in their own or other schools.  support experienced A level teachers to not only further develop their expertise but provide a model to support departmental change.

The NCETM provides more detailed information on A Level Pedagogy Professional Development.

North East Core Maths Collaborative Network - working with AMSP

The first of a series of planned collaborative network meetings in the North East with a focus on Core Maths has taken place.

Core Maths is a level 3 qualification that is equivalent to an AS in terms of UCAS points. It is a suitable qualification for the majority of Post 16 students who are not taking A/AS Level Maths.

To find out more about our Work Groups and programmes, get in touch with our Sam Waterfield, Post-16 Hub Lead, by emailing sam.waterfield@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk.

Bookings are open for-

You might want to consider  Core Maths Collaborative Network or North Mids Maths Hub New to Teaching Core Maths Programme (online)

Post 16

Post-16 GCSE and FSQ Mastery Specialists

Following the success of the Primary and Secondary Mastery Specialist Programmes, Maths Hubs, working in conjunction with the NCETM, are now seeking applications from Further Education establishments that wish to nominate ‘lead teachers’ to take part in an important two-year professional development programme leading to the designation of Post-16 GCSE/FSQ Mastery Specialist. The programme is aimed at those who teach GCSE Mathematics resit and/or Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQs).

More information about Further Education Mastery Specialists can be found in the news item Mastery Specialists in GCSE Resit and Functional Skills.

Who can take part?

The programme is for practitioners of post-16 GCSE Maths resit and/or Functional Skills Maths who are currently employed in a post-16 setting and regularly teaching maths to students aged
16-19. 

Participants must have at least two years’ experience teaching post-16 GCSE/FSQ maths, with the capacity to lead change within their own institutions. They may be based in FE colleges, Sixth Form colleges, or other post-16 settings.

Please read this information document very carefully before submitting an application.

What is involved?

Participating FE establishments will nominate a lead teacher to develop as a Mastery Specialist and follow a minimum two-year programme.

The programme has an initial training year, followed by a second year and beyond in which specialists support others. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to develop highly effective approaches to the teaching of GCSE Maths resit and Functional Skills Maths, using the principles of teaching for mastery.

During the first year, the emphasis will be on the lead teacher developing their knowledge, understanding and skills of teaching for mastery in their own establishment.

Upon completion of the first year of the programme, participants will join a collaborative cohort of Mastery Specialists according to their provision type. Participants will continue to develop teaching for mastery approaches in their own institutions, working with their colleagues whilst being supported by peers in the collaborative cohort.

What will you learn?

  • Your students will develop a secure and connected understanding of the maths they are learning
  • Your students will report increased confidence in using maths
  • You will develop classroom practices aligned to the principles of teaching for mastery, as exemplified for the post-16 GCSE/FSQ sector
  • You will, over time, become part of the Maths Hubs LLME Community

What is the cost?

The Post-16 GCSE/FSQ Mastery Specialist Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools/institutions.

Information on 

Further Education Mastery Specialist Programme (Cohort 3) - link

APPLICATIONS FOR 2025/26 OPEN - APPLY - CLOSING DATE 14 MARCH 2025