Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (T315)
About this role
Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Apprenticeship 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 Apprenticeship Programme)
Salary: £24,444.00 per annum (Earn while you learn – Zero tuition fees!)
Qualifications Earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and Level 6 Apprenticeship
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 Chemistry Teacher on behalf of Lift Four Dwellings Secondary in Birmingham, West Midlands. 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 a Level 6 Apprenticeship, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)—with zero tuition fees.
You will gain hands-on classroom experience from day one, putting pedagogical theory into practice as an apprentice Chemistry 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 Apprenticeship route, all higher education and training fees are fully covered.
Earn While You Learn: Receive a full annual salary (£24,444) while qualifying as a Chemistry teacher.
Triple Qualification: Graduate with a Level 6 Apprenticeship, 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 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 Chemistry or a related 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 Four Dwellings Secondary: Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is known as a “small school with a big heart” where students are supported in a nurturing, ambitious environment. As part of Lift Schools, it has undergone significant transformation and improvement, providing an ideal, supportive setting for trainee teachers.
Lift Schools Network: A national multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools nationwide (including 10 schools across the Midlands) 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.