Are you new to teaching A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics? Do you have a colleague who is teaching outside their specialism? Or are you looking to deepen your expertise?
The AMSP’s extended professional development courses provide sustained support over several months through a blend of online sessions and in-person study days. The courses are designed to strengthen subject knowledge, develop effective pedagogical approaches and build confidence in the classroom.
These courses and are particularly valuable for teachers who are new to teaching these areas, preparing to teach them in the near future, teaching outside their specialism, or looking to refresh and deepen their expertise.
These courses are free to state-funded schools and colleges in England.
Many of these courses have already started, but there are still spaces available for this term.
Teaching A level Mathematics
An extended professional development course designed to support the development of teaching skills and subject knowledge for teachers new to teaching AS/A level Mathematics.
Places remaining in Bristol, Manchester or York.
Teaching Statistics 1
Gain confidence in teaching the statistics content of AS/A level Mathematics across all major specifications. The course supports teachers to strengthen subject knowledge, develop effective pedagogical approaches and build a deeper understanding of statistics as a problem-solving discipline.
Study days are available in Leeds or London.
Teaching Mechanics 1
Build confidence and expertise in teaching the mechanics content of AS/A level Mathematics. The course helps teachers strengthen subject knowledge, explore effective teaching approaches and address common student misconceptions.
Study days are available in Manchester or London.
Teaching Further Mathematics 1
Improve subject knowledge and pedagogy for the pure content common to A level Further Mathematics specifications, with a particular focus on first-year topics.
Study days are available in Birmingham.
Teaching Discrete Mathematics
Develop subject knowledge and pedagogy for teaching the discrete/decision mathematics content of A level Further Mathematics. The course focuses on topics common to all major specifications and combines online learning with in-person study days in London.