Trainee English Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (L804)

Lift Schools; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

No tuition fees

Job summary

Lift Kingswood partnered with Ark Teacher Training to offer a school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) apprenticeship that lets you earn while you learn as you work toward PGCE and QTS.

The programme combines practical classroom practice with dedicated mentoring, a two-week Summer School and weekly training, over a 1-year full-time cycle. Eligibility includes a 2:2 degree (English preferred), GCSEs in English and Maths, right to work in the UK, and no current QTS.

Qualifications

• Degree: an undergraduate degree with 2:2 or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in English (or a related field) is preferred.
• 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).

Education

PGCE

QTS

Degree in English or related field

Job description

Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools:

Train to teach English

Are you looking to become a English 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, this Apprenticeship 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 English Teacher (Apprenticeship route)


• Qualifications earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & Level 6 Apprenticeship


• Programme duration: 1 Year (Full-time)


• Key dates: Summer School (2 – 13 August 2027)

Why choose our Initial Teacher Training Programme?

• No tuition fees: On the Apprenticeship route, your university fees are already paid


• Practical classroom experience: Gain hands‑on teaching practice as an apprentice English 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 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 English 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 English (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in English Language (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

Lift Kingswood is a school rated as ‘Outstanding' by Ofsted. We are also a school where, on average, our students make over a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing us as the highest performing schools in the region.



The school, says Ofsted inspectors, have the “highest expectations” for pupils who respond to this well by achieving “very highly”. In turn, pupils “have an exceptional experience” at Kingswood, benefitting from a wide range of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom - from chess club and drumming to dance and brass band. Furthermore, students are encouraged to “move out of their comfort zone” by trying different experiences, such as a 10K run, volunteering for charities or trying to converse in a non-European language.



Pupil behaviour is “exceptionally calm” and students “behave impeccably well” with inspectors noting that students feel safe, have “strong relationships with their peers” and “trusted relationships” with staff. The students are described as “highly motivated” with “traits of empathy and resilience far beyond their age”. Pupils also take responsibility for certain areas of the school such as the school farm, where student leaders will teach their peers about animal welfare and the correct handling of animals in their care.



Lift Kingswood aims to deliver world class learning, which places no limits on what young people can achieve and we are a national beacon of educational excellence in Hull.

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?

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in education.