Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (T315)

Trainee Chemistry Teacher – Apprenticeship Route (PGCE, QTS & Level 6 Apprenticeship)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (Lift Four Dwellings Secondary)

Salary: £24,444

Contract Type: 1 Year, Full-Time (Fixed Term)

Start Date: August 2027 (Summer School: 2–13 August 2027)

Recruitment Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to inspire the next generation of scientists while gaining formal qualifications—all while earning a competitive salary with zero tuition fees?

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Lift Schools to bring you this Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship in Chemistry at Lift Four Dwellings Secondary. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year, school-based route allows you to earn while you learn, leading to a Level 6 Apprenticeship qualification, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You will spend the majority of your time gaining hands-on classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice, and building your confidence under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Key Programme Highlights

• 100% Salaried & Fee-Free: Earn £24,444 while training, with all university fees covered via the apprenticeship pathway.

• Triple Qualification: Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Level 6 Apprenticeship.

• Practical Classroom Immersion: Teach as an apprentice Chemistry teacher, taking on increased classroom responsibility at a manageable pace.

• Dedicated Mentorship: Receive continuous 1-on-1 coaching, weekly feedback, and ongoing career guidance from an in-school mentor and personal subject tutor.

• Weekly Collaborative Training: Spend half a day every week in targeted training sessions alongside fellow trainees across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.

• Two-Week Summer School: Prepare for the school year with an intensive foundation course (2–13 August 2027) covering lesson planning, educational theory, and behaviour management.

About the Placement School

Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is known as a "small school with a big heart." Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, the school has undergone significant positive transformation, creating a nurturing, ambitious, and highly supportive environment for students and staff alike. As part of Lift Schools—a trust of 62 schools nationwide—you will benefit from a robust peer network throughout your training year and into your Early Career Framework (ECF) years.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this Chemistry Teacher Apprenticeship, candidates must meet the following entry requirements:

• Degree: An undergraduate degree (2:2 classification or above) completed by the start of the programme. A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is preferred (or a strong A-Level in Chemistry at Grade C or above).

• GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or higher in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).

• Teaching Status: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Work Rights: Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year.