Trainee Religious Education Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (E764)

Lift Schools; Greenwood (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No tuition fees

Mentoring support

Hands-on classroom experience

Job summary

Lift Greenwood and Ark Teacher Training partner to offer an Apprenticeship route for aspiring Religious Education teachers. Trainees earn while they learn, gaining practical classroom experience under experienced mentors while working toward a PGCE and QTS within a 1-year full-time programme.

The course includes two-week Summer School, personalised mentoring, weekly training, and a nationwide support network across Lift Schools' network.

Qualifications

• Involved in practical classroom experience with mentoring and feedback.
• Support from classroom teachers and mentors throughout training.
• Weekly coaching and personal tutor guidance for developing teaching skills.
• Programme leads to PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on classroom experience and apply educational theory daily.
• Participate in two-week Summer School and ongoing weekly training modules.
• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and in-school coaching during the training year.

Skills

Mentoring

Lesson planning

Educational theory

Education

PGCE & QTS & Level 6 Apprenticeship

Job description

Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach Religious Education (R.E)

Are you looking to become a Religious Education 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 lets 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 Religious Education 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 R.E 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 R.E 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 Religious Studies, Theology, (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in Religious Studies (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. An excellent education is an entitlement for every child, and it is our moral imperative to do so, in order for all to achieve.

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?

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in education. Join our R.E Teacher Training Programme: