Trainee Primary Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee route (H655)

Start your teacher training journey with

Lift Schools

Train to teach primaryAre 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

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Role title

Trainee Primary Teacher (Tuition Fee)

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Qualifications earned

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

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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:

-£3,000

Lift Schools bursary

to support your training costs we offer our primary trainees a unique non-repayable bursary

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Practical classroom experience

Gain hands-on teaching practice as an unqualified primary 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 Primary 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.

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Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English, Mathematics & Science (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 schoolAt Lift Callowell, we are an inclusive, caring primary school dedicated to nurturing, inspiring, and ensuring every single child thrives.

Following our recent Ofsted inspection in July 2026, our school stands in a strong position across all areas—a testament to our commitment to high standards, care and ambition.

Set within beautiful, spacious grounds, Lift Callowell boasts fantastic facilities, an outstanding staff team, and a broad, exciting curriculum. We build strong foundations for learning from the very beginning, anchored by an excellent pre-school that welcomes children from age two and gives our youngest learners the absolute best start to their education.

Throughout the school, we foster high expectations and good behaviour, ensuring a calm, positive environment where children learn with confidence and respect.

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

Primary Teacher Training Programme

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