Trainee English Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (Y390)

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Lift Schools

Train to teach EnglishAre you looking to become an English 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.

Programme key details

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Role title

Trainee English Teacher (Apprenticeship route)

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Qualifications earned

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & Level 6 Apprenticeship

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Programme duration

1 Year (Full-time)

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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:

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No tuition fees

On the Apprenticeship route, your university fees are already paid

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Practical classroom experience

Gain hands-on teaching practice as an apprentice English teacher, backed by dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring.

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Fully supported progression

Your personal tutor and in-school coach guide you as you gradually take on more independent teaching responsibility.

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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 requirementsTo be eligible for our English Teacher Training, applicants must meet the following criteria

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Degree

An undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in English is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in English Language (Grade C or above) will be considered.

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Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).

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Status

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

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Teaching status

Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

About our schoolLift Beacon High is a school where young people can realise their dreams and ambitions. It is a school where we believe in whole education; success in exams is crucial but so too is developing the whole child. We know that our students come to us from primary school with a vision of where they want to be and what they want to become.

At Lift Beacon High, high expectations and strong relationships go together. There is a real warmth within our school. We are creating calm, purposeful classrooms; a culture where attendance matters; expert teaching; reading and literacy at the heart of learning; and a rich programme of opportunities beyond the classroom. One of our great strengths is our size. As a small secondary school, we can know each child well and build genuine partnerships with students, staff and families.

Our commitment to equal opportunitiesWe 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

English Teacher Training Programme

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