Trainee Geography Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (P209)

Lift Schools; Winton Hill; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

No tuition fees

Practical classroom experience

Fully supported progression

Network & community

Zusammenfassung

Lift Winton is inviting applications for Trainee Geography Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) via Apprenticeship route. You will train in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, earning while you learn toward a PGCE and QTS, with substantial classroom practice and mentoring throughout the school year.

The programme includes two-week Summer School in August 2027, personalised mentoring, weekly training, and a nationwide trainee network across Lift Schools.

Qualifikationen

• Degree: an undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent). Geography preferred.
• GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or above in English and 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).

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree with 2:2 or higher (Geography preferred) or strong A-Level in Geography

GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C or above

Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year

Teaching status: must not currently hold QTS

Jobbeschreibung

Trainee Geography Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (P209)

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.

Nationwide support networkConnect 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 qualificationsGraduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Eligibility requirements

• 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 schoolLift Winton is a popular secondary school with fantastic facilities and a great reputation within the local community. With that said, we continue to be ambitious and want to become the best school in Hampshire. The school has recently appointed a new Principal, Myles Preston, who brings with him over ten years of experience in both teaching and leadership roles. Myles is passionate about the prospect of working with and leading a fantastic community of likeminded staff who understand the potential that an excellent education has in unlocking doors for young people and who are dedicated to joining a school on a rapid journey of improvement. If you are ambitious, energetic and have a ‘get stuck in' attitude, this could be the role for you.

It's an exciting time to join and be part of our journey, the school maintained a ‘Good' grade in the latest visit by Ofsted in 2023. We pride ourselves on a culture of high support and high expectations, and we have excellent relationships with families and the community who work closely with us to ensure every child receives an excellent education.

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 its full potential regardless of background.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Lift Schools Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: SP10 2PS Job type: Contract Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 14 Nov 2026