Trainee Geography Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (N640)

Lift Schools; Witham; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid university fees

1-on-1 mentoring

Weekly training sessions

Network with Ark Teacher Training and

Lift Schools community

Résumé du poste

Lift Schools invites you to train as a Geography teacher through our school-based Initial Teacher Training programme in partnership with Ark Teacher Training. This one-year full-time Apprenticeship leads to a PGCE and QTS with paid university fees and hands-on classroom experience.

You will receive dedicated mentoring and be supported by experienced teachers as you build teaching confidence across Lift Schools. The programme includes two-week Summer School and ongoing tutor support.

Qualifications

• Must have undergraduate degree with 2:2 or above by start of programme.
• Geography degree or related field preferred.
• Strong Geography A-Level (Grade C or above) will be considered.

Responsabilités

• Gain practical classroom experience while training.
• Be supported by mentors and 1-on-1 coaching.
• Progress through PGCE and QTS via the Apprenticeship route.
• Participate in weekly training and network with trainees.

Connaissances

Teaching

Mentoring

Lesson planning

Behaviour management

Formation

Geography degree or related field

Undergraduate degree with 2:2 or above

Strong Geography A-Level (Grade C or above)

Description du poste

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

Are 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 yourPostgraduate 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 Geography 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?

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 & 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 Geography 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 Geography (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in Geography (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 New Rickstonesis a vibrant and inclusive school where young people of all abilities are supported to achieve. We are proud of our caring and ambitious community, where students feel safe, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We place equal importance on academic success and personal growth because who our students become matters just as much as what we achieve.We believe firmly that every child can succeed. Our role is to provide the guidance, support and challenge needed to help each student thrive. Our curriculum and wider school experience are built around three key drivers:Ambition, Character and Opportunity.Together, these shape the culture of our school and underpin everything we do.

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. Join our Geography Teacher Training Programme:

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