Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Apprenticeship route (Y121)
About this role
Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Apprenticeship Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Maltings (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP
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 Maltings in Witham, Essex. 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 toward a Level 6 Apprenticeship, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)—with zero tuition fees.
You will gain practical 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 confidence before leading classroom sessions independently.
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 Maltings: An 11–16 secondary school based in Witham, Essex, situated conveniently between Chelmsford and Colchester. Featuring a modern, purpose-built site with 900 students on roll, Lift Maltings benefits from excellent transport links to London and free on-site car parking facilities for staff.
Lift Schools Network: A national multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools nationwide 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.