Trainee Geography Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (T880)
About this role
Trainee Geography Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Apprenticeship Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Bexleyheath (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London / Kent, DA6 7DA
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Apprenticeship Programme)
Salary: £28,559.00 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 Geography Teacher on behalf of Lift Bexleyheath. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Apprenticeship route allows you to earn a competitive 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 gain hands-on teaching experience directly in the classroom from day one, putting pedagogical theory into practice with 1-on-1 expert mentoring, weekly structured training sessions, and an intensive two-week Summer School to prepare you before the academic year begins.
Key Programme Highlights
Zero Tuition Fees: All university and training programme fees are fully funded through the Apprenticeship route.
Earn While You Learn: Receive a full annual salary (£28,559) as an apprentice Geography teacher.
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Benefit from weekly feedback, a dedicated subject tutor, and an in-school mentor to guide your teaching practice.
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 classroom behaviour management.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
Degree: Undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (by the start of the programme). A degree in Geography or a related subject field is preferred; alternatively, a strong A-Level in Geography (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 Work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
About the School & Network
Lift Bexleyheath: A welcoming, inclusive secondary school located in Bexleyheath (just 30 minutes by train from central London). Featuring a brand-new Sixth Form centre and recent investments in modern teaching spaces, the school serves a vibrant, diverse community with strong family-school partnerships.
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.