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Teacher Training Programme

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 Biology 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, Mathematicians & Computer 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 £21,731 + £9,250 tuition fees paid by Lift Schools (£25,758 in London)

Tuition-Fee Route - Up to £31,000 per annumBursary/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

At Lift Clacton, our vision is simple: to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. We want every student to leave us with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in life.

Our Mission

We are committed to:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning that inspires students to achieve their very best.

• Supporting students to grow as responsible, respectful and resilient individuals.

• Creating a caring and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.

• Working with families and the wider community to ensure that every student has the right opportunities to flourish.

To support this, we have three clear school expectations. At Lift Clacton, every student is encouraged to:

• Be Responsible

• Be Respectful

• Be Ready

Our Values

At Lift Clacton, our values reflect our belief in a culture of excellence, care, and opportunity:

• Excellence in learning – striving for the highest standards in everything we do.

• Care and respect – treating everyone with kindness, fairness, and dignity.

Ambition for all – encouraging students to aim high and supporting them to achieve their goals.

Community and collaboration – working together with families, staff, and external partners to ensure the best outcomes for young people.

Through these values, we believe our students will achieve success, take pride in themselves, and develop the confidence to explore new opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

Partnerships and Support

We place a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies. By working together as a professional team, we ensure that our students’ academic, social, and emotional needs are fully supported both in and out of school.

We also recognise the importance of transition. We welcome prospective students to visit and learn in our school before admission, helping to ease concerns, answer questions, and make the move to secondary school as smooth as possible.