Trainee Computing Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (N864)
About this role
Trainee Computing Teacher – Salaried ITT Route (PGCE & QTS)
Location: Andover, Hampshire (Lift Winton)
Salary: £24,444
Contract Type: 1 Year, Full-Time (Fixed Term)
Start Date: August 2027 (Summer School: 2–13 August 2027)
Closing Date: 20 June 2027
Recruitment Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
About the Opportunity
Are you eager to inspire the next generation of digital innovators while earning a full salary and paying zero university tuition fees?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Lift Schools to present this Salaried Initial Teacher Training (ITT) opportunity in Computing at Lift Winton in Andover. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based programme enables you to earn £24,444 while working toward your Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
You will spend the vast majority of your time gaining hands-on classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice, and building your confidence inside a supportive, ambitious school community.
Key Programme Highlights
100% Salaried – No Tuition Fees: Earn £24,444 while you train, with full coverage of your course tuition fees.
Practical Classroom Experience: Teach as an unqualified Computing teacher from day one, backed by dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring as you gradually take on independent teaching responsibility.
Personalised Coaching & Mentorship: Guided by a dedicated in-school coach and personal subject tutor who provide ongoing advice and weekly feedback.
Weekly Collaborative Training: Spend half a day every week attending targeted training sessions alongside fellow trainees across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
Two-Week Summer School: Prepare for your training year with two weeks of focused learning (2–13 August 2027) covering lesson planning, behaviour management, and core educational theory.
About the Placement School
Lift Winton is a popular secondary school in Andover, Hampshire, boasting fantastic facilities and an Ofsted 'Good' rating (2023). Under the leadership of Principal Myles Preston, the school operates on a culture of high support and high expectations, driven by an ambitious journey to become the best school in Hampshire. If you are energetic, ambitious, and have a "get stuck in" attitude, Lift Winton provides an ideal environment to launch your career. As part of Lift Schools—a nationwide trust of 62 schools—you will also benefit from a collaborative peer network throughout your training year and into your Early Career Framework (ECF) years.
Candidate Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this salaried Computing ITT position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Degree: An undergraduate degree (2:2 classification or above) completed by the start of the programme. A degree in Computing or a related field is preferred (or a strong A-Level in Computing 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.