Trainee Physics Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (N000)
About this role
Trainee Physics Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Tuition Fee-Paying Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Four Dwellings Secondary (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Dwellings Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 1RJ
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Programme)
Tuition Fees & Financial Support: £9,790 Tuition Fees | Up to £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary or £31,000 Scholarship available (subject to eligibility)
Qualifications Earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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 Four Dwellings Secondary in Birmingham. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Tuition Fee-paying route enables you to work towards both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) while benefiting from substantial government-backed financial incentives.
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
Generous Financial Funding: Eligible trainees can access a £29,000 tax-free bursary or a £31,000 scholarship to help cover tuition fees (£9,790) and living costs.
Dual Qualifications: Graduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Benefit from dedicated guidance, weekly structured feedback, and continuous support from an in-school mentor 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 Four Dwellings Secondary: Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is known as a "small school with a big heart." Located in Birmingham, the school has undergone significant transformation and improvement, providing a nurturing and ambitious environment where both students and staff thrive.
Lift Schools Network: A national multi-academy trust of 62 schools across the country (including 10 in the Midlands) 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.