Maths teacher boost for further education colleges

Graduates who take up a maths teaching post at a further education (FE) college in England are to be given a “golden hello” of £7,500.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) said the money would be paid in the second year of teaching.

The £20m FE maths drive will also give colleges bonus payments of £20,000 if they recruit a graduate maths teacher.