Trainee Teacher (Physics)

Shorefields; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Physics Teacher to participate in a classroom-based ITT program. You will gain a PGCE while working directly with students. This program offers a structured support system, including personalized mentorship and weekly training sessions. Competitive salary starting at £22,601, with potential earnings up to £31,000, alongside covered tuition fees. The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, fostering an environment where all trainees can excel.

Benefits

Tuition fees covered

Guaranteed salary progression

Comprehensive training support

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant STEM degree.
• Hold a qualification to teach or be willing to obtain one.
• Commitment to personal development and improvement in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students and deliver curriculum content effectively.
• Provide personalized support to students.
• Engage in ongoing training and development sessions.
• Collaborate with tutors and mentors to enhance teaching skills.

Skills

STEM degree

Teaching ability

Classroom management

Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC6906-480 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: 22,601-31,000

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 Greensward 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 Physics Teacher. Immediately having impact, your tutor and coach will support you to build up your independent teaching time during the year.

Use your STEM degree and inspire the next generation of Scientists.

The Programme 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 £22,601 + £9,250 tuition fees paid by Lift Schools

Tuition‑Fee Route - Up to £31,000 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 £32,916

Information about the School

Lift Greensward is a co‑educational 11‑19 comprehensive in the Lift Schools trust. Our approach is based on delivering excellence in teaching and learning. We will encourage creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching for all students. This will ensure a continuous and consistent focus on student achievement and development in all areas. We will drive innovation in education ensuring Lift Greensward is able to respond to a changing world and that the skills, learning and aspirations of our students are developed and enhanced through creative personalised learning and excellence in teaching.

Lift Greensward aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them. We believe that all young people deserve to become world class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment, with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up to date resources available to them.

The school is committed to doing everything it can to ensure that young people are able to, in the future, compete on the world stage with the skills, confidence and flair to generate new ideas, new initiatives and thereby make a full contribution to tomorrow’s world.

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.

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