Trainee Computing Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (K121)

Lift Schools; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Schools offers a school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme to train as a Computing teacher through the Salaried route, earning while you learn towards PGCE and QTS.

The programme runs for 1 year full-time, starting with Summer School in August 2027. You will gain practical classroom experience with dedicated mentoring and weekly training, supported by the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.

Qualifications

• Degree with 2:2 or higher by the start of the programme.
• Degree in Computing (or related field) preferred; strong A-Level in Computing may be considered.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Gain practical classroom experience under guidance of experienced teachers.
• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and in-school coaching throughout the year.
• Attend weekly training modules to develop teaching skills.
• Be part of Lift Schools' network with Ark Teacher Training for progression.

Education

Bachelor's degree 2:2 or above

Computing degree preferred

Strong A-Level in Computing

Job description

Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools:Train to teach Computing

Are you looking to become a Computing Teacher and start a rewarding career in education?

Our school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme gives you the opportunity to learn directly in the classroom, supported by experienced teachers and mentors. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, the salaried route let's you earn while you learn whilst working towards your Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice, and building your teaching confidence throughout the school year.

Programme key details

• Role title: Trainee Computing Teacher (Salaried route)
• Qualifications earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Programme duration: 1 Year (Full-time)
• Key dates: Summer School (2 – 13 August 2027)

Why choose our Initial Teacher Training Programme?

Our school-based teacher training gives you the perfect balance of practical classroom experience and expert academic grounding:

• No tuition fees: On the Salaried route, your university fees are already paid
• Practical classroom experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as an unqualified Computing teacher, backed by dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring.
• Fully supported progression: Your personal tutor and in-school coach guide you as you gradually take on more independent teaching responsibility.
• Network & community: Spend half a day every week in dedicated training sessions alongside fellow trainees from across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.

What the Teacher Training Programme includes

Two-week Summer School (August 2027)

Prepare for your training year with two weeks of focused learning. Our Summer School (2 – 13 August 2027) helps you enter the classroom with a strong foundation in educational theory, lesson planning, and behaviour management.

Personalised mentoring & coaching

You will never feel on your own. A dedicated subject tutor and in-school mentor provide ongoing advice, weekly feedback, and tailored career support.

Targeted weekly training

Weekly training modules enhance the practical teaching skills you apply in the classroom every day.

Nationwide support network

Connect with current trainees and alumni across our 62 schools nationwide. As part of Lift Schools, you will benefit from a collaborative peer network throughout your training year and into your Early Career Framework (ECF) years.

Recognised PGCE & QTS qualifications

Graduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for our Computing Teacher Training, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Degree: An undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in Computing (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in Computing (Grade C or above) will be considered.
• GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Status: Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
• Teaching status: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

About our school

At Lift Greenwood , it is our aim to ensure we, “Levare”: ‘lift' motivation, outcomes and aspirations for all students here, from Castle Vale and beyond, by ensuring that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, everyday.
We are bold in our ambitions: aiming to be one of the best schools in the country by 2030. We are unequivocal and unashamed about this because we believe our students and our community deserve the best.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

We are committed to building a diverse teaching workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We provide robust support systems to ensure every trainee teacher reaches their full potential regardless of background.

Ready to train to teach?

• Safer Recruitment Statement - September 2026.pdf
• Lift Teacher Training Programme Guide 2027 (1).pdf