Trainee Geography Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (E853)

Lift Schools; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Schools is offering a school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme for aspiring Geography teachers via an Apprenticeship route. Trainees earn while they learn, work toward a PGCE and QTS, and receive guidance from mentors and a dedicated tutor.

You’ll gain practical classroom experience, study educational theory, and participate in weekly training sessions with Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks. Summer School dates are set.

Qualifications

• PGCE and QTS are required for this apprenticeship route.
• Completion of a Level 6 Apprenticeship is part of the programme.
• Interest in Geography and teaching is essential for trainee teachers.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Level 6 Apprenticeship

Job description

Trainee Geography Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (E853)

Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach GeographyAre you looking to become a Geography 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.

-Role title: Trainee Geography Teacher (Apprenticeship route)

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

-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 Apprenticeship route, your university fees are already paid

-Practical classroom experience: Gain hands‑on teaching practice as an apprentice Geography 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 & coachingYou 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 trainingWeekly training modules enhance the practical teaching skills you apply in the classroom every day.

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