Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (K734)
About this role
Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Salaried 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 Salaried 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 Hull. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Salaried route enables you to earn a full annual salary while working towards both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)—with zero tuition fees.
You will spend the majority of your time gaining hands-on classroom experience in an Outstanding school environment, putting pedagogical theory into practice as an unqualified Chemistry teacher. 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 the academic year begins.
Key Programme Highlights
Zero Tuition Fees: On the Salaried route, all university and training programme fees are fully covered.
Earn While You Learn: Receive a full annual salary (£24,444) as an unqualified Chemistry teacher while gaining your qualifications.
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Benefit from weekly feedback, a dedicated subject tutor, and an in-school coach to support your classroom development.
Targeted Weekly Training: Spend half a day every week attending dedicated training sessions 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 (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in Chemistry or a related STEM 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 possess 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 wide range of co-curricular opportunities (from chess and drumming 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 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.