Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (F898)
About this role
Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Tuition Fee-Paying Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Kingswood (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Wawne Road, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU7 4WR
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Programme)
Funding & Financial Support: £9,790 Tuition Fees | Up to £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary or £31,000 Scholarship available (subject to eligibility)
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 Hull. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Tuition Fee-paying route provides a structured, direct path to achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom experience in an Outstanding secondary school setting, putting pedagogical theory into practice alongside dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring, targeted weekly training modules, and an intensive two-week Summer School to prepare you for the year ahead.
Key Programme Highlights
Generous Financial Support: Eligible trainees can access a tax-free bursary of £29,000 or a £31,000 scholarship to support living costs during training (tuition fee: £9,790).
Practical Classroom Focus: Build your teaching confidence directly in the classroom with a structured, gradual escalation of teaching responsibility.
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Work closely with a dedicated subject tutor and in-school mentor for continuous guidance, feedback, and career support.
Targeted Weekly Training: Spend half a day every week participating in dedicated training sessions alongside peers across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
Mandatory Summer School: A two-week preparatory course (2–13 August 2027) establishing core fundamentals 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 Chemistry (or a related field) is preferred; alternatively, a strong A-Level in Chemistry (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 hold full Right to Live and Work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
About the School & Network
Lift Kingswood: Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, Lift Kingswood is the highest-performing secondary school in the region, with students making on average over a grade more progress across all subjects compared to national averages. Celebrated for its exceptionally high expectations, calm environment, and extensive co-curricular opportunities (from chess and music to student leadership on the school farm), Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence in Hull.
Lift Schools Network: A nationwide multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 35,000 pupils. Trainees benefit from peer network support throughout their ITT year and seamless transition into their Early Career Framework (ECF) years.