Trainee Teacher (Primary)

Shorefields; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Teacher to participate in a classroom-based Initial Teacher Training programme. Candidates must hold a degree and GCSE Maths and English. The role includes gaining a PGCE while being supported by a dedicated tutor. The training aims to develop confidence and teaching skills while promoting equal opportunities. This is a full-time, permanent contract with a starting salary of £32,916 in the second year.

Benefits

Lift Schools Bursary of £3,000

Ongoing personalized support

Summer school preparation

Qualifications

• Minimum degree at 2.2 required.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalents are necessary.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a classroom-based ITT programme.
• Gain a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Provide personalized support to students.

Skills

Classroom management

Educational theory

Communication skills

Education

Degree at 2.2 minimum

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5232-100 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: £32,916 in second year

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 one of our 57 schools. 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 Trainee Teacher. Immediately having impact, your tutor and coach will support you to build up your independent teaching time during the year.

Eligibility: You will need a degree at 2.2 minimum and GCSE Maths & English (or overseas equivalents accompanied by an ENIC statement) as well as Right to Work in the UK.

The Programme Includes

• 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.
• Personalised support – Your tutor and in‑school coach will be on hand to offer advice and discuss any challenges.
• Weekly training sessions – These sessions will take place throughout your training year, enhancing the skills you’re learning in the classroom.
• 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.
• 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.

Please note, this is a tuition fee‑paying training place, self‑funded (through Student Finance, for example). We do offer a Lift Schools Bursary of £3,000 to all our primary trainees to help towards the costs of training. Second year salary will go up to £31,000 once you’ve gained qualified teacher status.

Information about the School

Welcome to Lift Westerings, where every child’s journey is nurtured with care, ambition, and opportunity. As Headteacher, and having been a pupil of Westerings myself, I am incredibly proud and privileged to lead a school that places children at the heart of everything we do, and provides them with an engaging, exciting and immersive education.

Nestled in our beautiful woodland setting, Westerings provides a safe, stimulating environment where curiosity is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and learning is brought to life. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure every child feels valued, inspired, and challenged to reach their full potential.

At Westerings, we believe that education is about more than academic achievement. Our ethos focuses on developing the whole child – building confidence, fostering resilience, and instilling a lifelong love of learning. From exciting curriculum opportunities to enriching experiences in music, sport, and the arts, we aim to ensure that every pupil leaves our school ready to embrace the future with confidence, compassion and the skills needed in today’s dynamic world.

I warmly invite you to explore our website to learn more about what makes Westerings such a special place.

Who is 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.

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