Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (J362)
About this role
Trainee Chemistry Teacher – Tuition Fee-Paying Route (PGCE & QTS)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (Lift Four Dwellings Secondary)
Financial Support: £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary OR £31,000 Scholarship available (Tuition Fee: £9,790)
Contract Type: 1 Year, Full-Time (Fixed Term)
Start Date: August 2027 (Summer School: 2–13 August 2027)
Closing Date: 20 June 2027
Recruitment Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
About the Opportunity
Are you looking to turn your passion for Chemistry into an inspiring teaching career with generous financial backing?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Lift Schools to present this Tuition Fee-Paying Initial Teacher Training (ITT) opportunity at Lift Four Dwellings Secondary. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this 1-year school-based programme enables you to work toward your Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while benefiting from substantial tax-free bursaries or scholarships.
You will spend the majority of your time in the classroom, gaining practical experience and applying pedagogical theory with expert guidance every step of the way.
Financial Support & Programme Highlights
Substantial Funding Available: Eligible candidates can access a £29,000 tax-free bursary or a £31,000 chemistry scholarship to support living costs during the training year (Tuition fee: £9,790).
Direct Classroom Experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as a trainee Chemistry teacher, gradually taking on more independent teaching responsibility over time.
1-on-1 Guidance & Mentorship: Dedicated support from an in-school coach and a personal subject tutor who provide weekly feedback and structured career support.
Weekly Collaborative Training: Spend half a day every week in targeted training sessions alongside fellow trainees from across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
Two-Week Summer School: Prepare for the academic year with an intensive foundation course (2–13 August 2027) covering educational theory, lesson planning, and behaviour management.
About the Placement School
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is proud to be known as a "small school with a big heart." Under the leadership of Principal Claire Stoneman, the school has undergone significant positive transformation, fostering a nurturing and ambitious environment where both students and teachers flourish. As part of Lift Schools—a national trust of 62 schools—you will join a strong collaborative network throughout your training year and into your Early Career Framework (ECF) years.
Candidate Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this Chemistry Teacher Training programme, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
Degree: An undergraduate degree (2:2 classification or above) completed prior to the programme start date. A degree in Chemistry or a related subject is preferred (or a strong A-Level in Chemistry at Grade C or above).
GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or higher in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
Teaching Status: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Work Rights: Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year.