Early Career Teacher(s)

Lift Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community of educators at an innovative educational trust dedicated to transforming the lives of children. As an early career teacher, you will receive unmatched support and comprehensive development through a tailored program designed to equip you with essential teaching skills. Experience the Lift difference by contributing to a culture that values education and personal growth. This role offers flexible career pathways across various school settings, ensuring that you can shape your journey while making a meaningful impact in the classroom. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discounted Gym Memberships

Travel Deals

Electric Vehicle Incentives

Healthcare Benefits

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire and motivate students.
• Collaborate with mentors to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Steplab

Ambition Institute Programs

Job description

Locations: London & South, Essex, South West, West Midlands & North

Permanent, Full Time

Are you an early careers teacher who wants every child to achieve their full potential? At Lift Schools, we are dedicated to providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. Join us as an early career teacher (ECT) and together, let's create transformative experiences in the classroom.

What awaits you at Lift Schools:

• Unmatched support network: Become part of a vibrant community of teachers within one of the UK’s largest trusts, where you’ll receive tailored subject-specific and phase-specific support designed with the Prince’s Teaching Institute (PTI) and subject experts.
  
• Comprehensive development:Our ECTs benefit from our Early Career Teachers programme, delivered in partnership with Ambition Institute. The programme combines online learning through Steplab, instructional coaching from an in-school mentor, and engaging, high-quality professional development sessions led by Lift Schools leaders. Together, this approach equips our ECTs with the knowledge, tools, and skills they need to thrive in the classroom.
  
• Flexible career pathways: We recognise the ECF's critical role in your growth as a teacher. With diverse school settings - primary, secondary, all-through, and special, you can shape your own journey within our Trust.

Experience the Lift difference:

Want to see our schools in action? We invite you to visit us! Contact our talent team at [e-mail] to arrange a tour and experience the Lift Schools culture firsthand.

Closing date: 29th June 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:

• We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
  
• With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
• We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

How we support you

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
  
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.