Trainee English Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (L804)
About this role
Trainee English Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Apprenticeship Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Unity City (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8RE
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Apprenticeship 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 English Teacher on behalf of Lift Unity City in Middlesbrough. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Apprenticeship route enables you to earn a full annual 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 spend the majority of your time gaining hands-on classroom experience in a supportive, high-expectation environment. You will put pedagogical theory into practice with 1-on-1 expert mentoring, weekly structured training sessions, and an intensive two-week Summer School to build your confidence 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 (£24,444) as an apprentice English teacher.
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Benefit from weekly feedback, a dedicated subject tutor, and an in-school mentor to guide your professional development.
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 English or a related field is preferred; alternatively, a strong A-Level in English Language (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 Unity City: A thriving, diverse secondary school in Middlesbrough driven by a culture of high support and high expectations. Guided by the vision that "everyone has a determination to succeed, a love of learning, pride in their school and a strength of character," the school offers a focused CPD programme that gives teachers time to focus on inspiring pupils. It provides a collaborative environment with dynamic leadership on an exciting journey of school improvement.
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.