Trainee Physics Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (D608)
About this role
Trainee Physics Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Apprenticeship Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift New Rickstones (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD
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: Mandatory Summer School: 2 – 13 August 2027
About the Role & Programme
Supportive Bridge Staffing is recruiting a Trainee Physics Teacher on behalf of Lift New Rickstones in Witham, Essex. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Apprenticeship route enables 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.
You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice as an apprentice Physics teacher. Throughout the year, you will be supported by 1-on-1 expert mentoring, weekly structured training modules, and an intensive two-week Summer School to build your confidence before entering the classroom.
Key Programme Highlights
Zero Tuition Fees: All university and training fees are fully covered under the Apprenticeship route.
Earn While You Learn: Receive a full annual salary (£24,444) while training to become a qualified Physics teacher.
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Benefit from dedicated guidance, weekly structured feedback, and continuous support from an in-school mentor and subject tutor.
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 behaviour management.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
Degree: Undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in Physics, STEM, or a related field is preferred; alternatively, a strong A-Level in Physics (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 Live and Work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
About the School & Network
Lift New Rickstones: Located in Witham, Essex, Lift New Rickstones is a vibrant, caring, and inclusive secondary school where young people of all abilities are supported to achieve. Grounded in the core drivers of Ambition, Character, and Opportunity, the school fosters a safe and ambitious environment that values personal growth alongside academic success.
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.