Trainee Primary Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee route (D154)
Trainee Primary Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee route (D154)
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- Lift Plumberow, Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, Essex, United Kingdom, SS5 5BX
- Fixed Term
- Lift Plumberow
- Closing date: 20 June 2027
- £3,000 Lift Schools bursary available
- Advert opened: 28 September 2026
Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach primary
Are you looking to become a Primary 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, 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 Primary Teacher (Tuition Fee)
- Qualifications earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- 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:
- £3,000 Lift Schools bursary: to support your training costs we offer our primary trainees a unique non-repayable bursary
- Practical classroom experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as an unqualified primary 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 Primary 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.
- GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English, Mathematics & Science (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 Plumberow, children are at the HEART of everything we do. Our vision is built around HEART — High Expectations, Excellence, Aspiration, Resilience and Teamwork. These values shape the experiences we provide for our children and the relationships we build with our families.
We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, happy, valued and successful. We want every child to discover what they are capable of, develop a love of learning and leave us with the confidence, resilience and skills they need for their future.
We have a dedicated team of staff who work tirelessly to not only provide an excellent education but to make our children feel supported and cared for. Many of our staff have had their own children attend our school and some were even students here during their primary years.
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 Primary Teacher Training Programme:
Apply today
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
