Trainee Teacher (Geography)

Shorefields; Witham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking passionate individuals to join their Teacher training program, providing hands-on experience in the classroom while working towards your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status. The role involves a range of responsibilities including engaging with students and participating in intensive training sessions. A competitive salary package from £21,731 to £31,000 is offered, along with a strong commitment to supporting diversity and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience or a degree in Geography or related field.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.
• Ability to work within a team and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on classroom experience.
• Receive support from tutors and coaches.
• Participate in training sessions throughout the year.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8816905-441 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: 21,731-31,000

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/06/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Ad-hoc

Classroom-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme based in New Rickstones Academy. Lift Schools is one of the largest school trusts nationwide and we are partnered with Ark Teacher Training to deliver our programme.

You’ll gain a PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate of Education) and your Qualified Teacher Status whilst working hands‑on in the classroom as a Geography Teacher. Immediately having impact, your tutor and coach will support you to build up your independent teaching time during the year.

Program Includes

• 1. Summer school
  We provide two weeks of intensive preparation in August. This ensures you enter the classroom with a good grounding in educational theory and practice.
• 2. Personalised support
  Your tutor and in‑school coach will be on hand to offer advice and discuss any challenges.
• 3. Weekly training sessions
  These sessions will take place throughout your training year, enhancing the skills you’re learning in the classroom.
• 4. National support network
  We have trainees – and recent former trainees – in schools around the country. As a Lift Schools trainee, you will be able to draw on support from across our trust – during your training year and beyond.
• 5. Commitment to equal opportunity
  We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our trust and its schools, and we provide a support system to ensure that all our trainees are able to reach their full potential.

The training programme itself is school-based and you will spend half a day every week in a session with your Ark tutor and other trainees from the network.

Salary Details

• Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship: £21,731 + £9,250 tuition fees paid by Lift Schools (£25,758 in London)
• Tuition‑Fee Route - Up to £30,000 per annum Bursary/Scholarship*
  *Degree dependent: 1st or 2:1 = Scholarship of £31,000, 2:1 or 2:2 = Bursary of £29,000 (Scholarships and Bursaries are Tax‑Free)
• 2nd Year guaranteed salary of £31,650 (£36,413 in London)

Information about the School

Lift New Rickstones, located in Witham, Essex, is a vibrant secondary school with a thriving sixth form. We are proud to be part of Lift Schools, a family of 57 schools united by the mission to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

At Lift New Rickstones, we prepare students for an ever‑changing world by equipping them with the skills, resilience, and ambition to embrace future opportunities. We believe that who you become is just as important as what you achieve, and our goal is to ensure every young person is supported, challenged, and inspired to thrive both academically and personally.

Our Values

• Ambition – the drive to learn, improve, and succeed.
• Character – confidence, resilience, kindness, and integrity.
• Opportunity – experiences that broaden horizons and open new paths.

We offer an ambitious and inclusive curriculum from Year 7 through to Year 13, delivered through high‑quality teaching and exceptional pastoral care. Beyond the classroom, our students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including sport, the arts, leadership programmes, and trips that create lasting memories and broaden perspectives.

We are proud of our strong partnerships with parents, the local community, and further education providers, which help us ensure our students leave Lift New Rickstones prepared, confident, and proud of who they are. Everything we do is designed to make sure our students are safe, happy, and ready to succeed in the 21st century.

About Lift Schools

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:
-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
-With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
-We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.