Description
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?
- £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.
- 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.
- Recognised PGCE & QTS qualifications: Graduate 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.
- 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 Lift Noel Park Primary is based in North London, opened on 1st September 2012 and is part of Lift Schools. Our Academy has 600 children aged between 3 and 11.