Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (S004)
About this role
Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Apprenticeship Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Kingswood (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Wawne Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU7 4WR
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Apprenticeship Programme)
Salary: £24,444.00 per annum (Earn while you learn – No tuition fees!)
Key Dates: Closing Date: 20 June 2027 | Mandatory Summer School: 2 – 13 August 2027
About the Role & Programme
Supportive Bridge Staffing is recruiting a Trainee Chemistry Teacher on behalf of Lift Kingswood in Kingston upon Hull. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Apprenticeship route allows you to earn a full annual salary while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and a Level 6 Apprenticeship—with zero tuition fees.
(Note: While the school listing header specifies Chemistry (S004), the training equips you to teach core science secondary curricula). You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom teaching experience in an Outstanding environment, putting pedagogical theory into practice with 1-on-1 expert mentoring, weekly structured training sessions, and an intensive two-week Summer School to prepare you before the academic year begins.
Key Programme Highlights
Zero Tuition Fees: All university and training programme fees are fully funded through the Apprenticeship route.
Earn While You Learn: Receive a full annual salary (£24,444) as an apprentice Chemistry/Science teacher.
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Benefit from weekly feedback, a dedicated subject tutor, and an in-school mentor to guide your teaching practice.
Targeted Weekly Training: Spend half a day every week attending structured training modules alongside fellow trainees across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
Mandatory Summer School: A two-week preparatory course (2–13 August 2027) providing a solid foundation in educational theory, lesson planning, and classroom behaviour management.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
Degree: Undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (by the start of the programme). A degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, STEM, or a related field is preferred; alternatively, a strong A-Level in Chemistry or Science (Grade C or above) will be considered.
GCSEs: Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
QTS & Residency: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Must possess full Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
About the School & Network
Lift Kingswood: Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and recognized as a national beacon of educational excellence in Hull. On average, students make over a grade more progress across all subjects compared to national averages, making it the highest-performing school in the region. The school boasts exceptionally calm behaviour, trusted staff-student relationships, and a vibrant extracurricular program (including a student-run school farm).
Lift Schools Network: A nationwide multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 35,000 pupils. Trainees receive dedicated peer network support throughout their ITT year and seamless progression into their Early Career Framework (ECF) years, supported by comprehensive Lift Schools employee benefits.