To achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Status.
Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach Computing
Are you looking to become a Computing Teacher and start a rewarding career in education?
We are Lift Schools
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Our school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme gives you the opportunity to learn directly in the classroom, supported by experienced teachers and mentors. Delivered in partnership with Ark Teacher Training, this Apprenticeship route lets you earn while you learn whilst working towards your Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
You will spend the majority of your time gaining practical classroom experience, putting pedagogical theory into practice, and building your teaching confidence throughout the school year.
Programme key details
Role title: Trainee Computing Teacher (Apprenticeship route)
Qualifications earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & Level 6 Apprenticeship
Programme duration: 1 Year (Full-time)
Key dates: Summer School (2 - 13 August 2027)
Why choose our Initial Teacher Training Programme?
Our school-based teacher training gives you the perfect balance of practical classroom experience and expert academic grounding:
No tuition fees: On the Apprenticeship route, your university fees are already paid
Practical classroom experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as an apprentice Computing teacher, backed by dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring.
Fully supported progression: Your personal tutor and in-school coach guide you as you gradually take on more independent teaching responsibility.
Network & community: Spend half a day every week in dedicated training sessions alongside fellow trainees from across the Ark Teacher Training and Lift Schools networks.
What the Teacher Training Programme includes
Two-week Summer School (August 2027): Prepare for your training year with two weeks of focused learning. Our Summer School (2 - 13 August 2027) helps you enter the classroom with a strong foundation in educational theory, lesson planning, and behaviour management.
Personalised mentoring & coaching: You will never feel on your own. A dedicated subject tutor and in-school mentor provide ongoing advice, weekly feedback, and tailored career support.
Targeted weekly training: Weekly training modules enhance the practical teaching skills you apply in the classroom every day.
Nationwide support network: Connect with current trainees and alumni across our 62 schools nationwide. As part of Lift Schools, you will benefit from a collaborative peer network throughout your training year and into your Early Career Framework (ECF) years.
Recognised PGCE & QTS qualifications: Graduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for our Computing Teacher Training, applicants must meet the following criteria:
GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent).
Status: Right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training year.
Teaching status: Must not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
About our school
Located in the heart of Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward is a vibrant 11-18 learning community of over 1,000 students, including a thriving and ambitious sixth form. We're proud to serve a richly diverse community where many of our students speak English as an additional language and bring a wealth of cultural perspectives to school life. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every young person, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve and thrive.
In our latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025), Lift Aylward was recognised for its strong inclusive culture, with inspectors commenting that "inclusion leaders and staff are highly skilled" and provide tailored support so every pupil can succeed.
Our commitment to equal opportunities
We are committed to building a diverse teaching workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We provide robust support systems to ensure every trainee teacher reaches their full potential regardless of background.
Ready to train to teach?
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in education. Join our Computing Teacher Training Programme.
