Trainee Physics Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (V865)
About this role
Trainee Physics Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Salaried Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Maltings (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Salaried Programme)
Salary: £24,444.00 per annum (Earn while you learn – No tuition fees!)
Closing Date: 20 June 2027
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 Maltings in Witham, Essex. 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 practical classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice as an unqualified Physics teacher. Throughout the school 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 teaching confidence before taking on independent classroom responsibilities.
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) 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 coach and personal 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 Maltings: An 11–16 secondary school based in Witham, Essex, situated between Chelmsford and Colchester with 900 students on roll. Operating from a modern, purpose-built campus opened in 2011, the school boasts excellent transport links to London, free on-site car parking, and a supportive learning environment.
Lift Schools Network: A national multi-academy trust of 62 schools nationwide educating over 35,000 pupils. Trainees benefit from a collaborative peer network throughout their ITT year and seamless progression into their Early Career Framework (ECF) years, supported by comprehensive Lift Schools employee benefits.