Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (Q774)
About this role
Trainee Chemistry Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Tuition Fee-Paying 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 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)
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) 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 support.
You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice as an unqualified 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
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 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 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.