Trainee Physics Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Tuition Fee-paying route (A203)
About this role
Trainee Physics Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) – Tuition Fee-Paying Route
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift New Rickstones (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD
Position Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Full-Time Programme)
Funding & Financial Support: £9,790 Tuition Fees | Up to £29,000 Tax-Free Bursary or £31,000 Scholarship available (subject to eligibility)
Key Dates: Mandatory Summer School: 2 – 13 August 2027
About the Role & Programme
Supportive Bridge Staffing is recruiting a Trainee Physics Teacher on behalf of Lift New Rickstones in Witham, Essex. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Tuition Fee-paying route provides a structured, direct path to achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom experience as a trainee Physics teacher, putting pedagogical theory into practice alongside dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring, targeted weekly training modules, and an intensive two-week Summer School to prepare you for the year ahead.
Key Programme Highlights
Generous Financial Support: Eligible trainees can access a tax-free bursary of £29,000 or a £31,000 scholarship to support living costs during training (tuition fee: £9,790).
Practical Classroom Focus: Gain hands-on teaching practice directly in the classroom with a structured, gradual escalation of teaching responsibility.
1-on-1 Mentoring & Coaching: Work closely with a dedicated subject tutor and in-school mentor for continuous guidance, weekly feedback, and career support.
Targeted Weekly Training: Spend half a day every week participating in dedicated training sessions alongside peers across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
Mandatory Summer School: A two-week preparatory course (2–13 August 2027) establishing core fundamentals 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 Physics, STEM, or a related field is preferred; alternatively, a strong A-Level in Physics (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 New Rickstones: Located in Witham, Essex, Lift New Rickstones is a vibrant, caring, and inclusive secondary school where young people of all abilities are supported to achieve. Built around the core drivers of Ambition, Character, and Opportunity, the school fosters a safe and ambitious community that places equal value on academic success and personal growth.
Lift Schools Network: A nationwide multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 35,000 pupils. Trainees benefit from peer network support throughout their ITT year and seamless transition into their Early Career Framework (ECF) years.