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 Kingswood (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Wawne Road, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU7 4WR
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 seeking a Trainee English Teacher on behalf of Lift Kingswood in Hull. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Apprenticeship route gives you the opportunity to earn a full salary while training to achieve 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 practical, hands-on teaching experience directly in an Outstanding classroom setting, putting pedagogical theory into practice alongside dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring, weekly structured training sessions, and a two-week Summer School to prepare you for the year ahead.
Key Programme Highlights
Zero Tuition Fees: All university and training fees are fully covered 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 classroom practice and professional growth.
Targeted Weekly Training: Spend half a day every week in 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 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 hold full Right to Live and Work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
About the School & Network
Lift Kingswood: Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, Lift Kingswood is the highest-performing school in the region, with students making on average over a grade more progress across all subjects compared to national averages. Celebrated for its exceptionally high expectations, calm environment, and extensive co-curricular opportunities (from chess and music to student leadership on the school farm), Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence in Hull.
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, backed by comprehensive Lift Schools employee benefits.