Trainee Physics Teacher

Physics.

Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach Physics

Are you looking to become a Physics 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, the salaried route let's 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 Physics Teacher (Salaried route)
Qualifications earned: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Programme duration: 1 Year (Full-time)
Key dates: Summer School (2 - 13 August 2027)

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).

About our school

Lift New Rickstones is a vibrant and inclusive school where young people of all abilities are supported to achieve. We are proud of our caring and ambitious community, where students feel safe, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We place equal importance on academic success and personal growth because who our students become matters just as much as what they achieve.

We believe firmly that every child can succeed. Our role is to provide the guidance, support and challenge needed to help each student thrive. Our curriculum and wider school experience are built around three key drivers: Ambition, Character and Opportunity. Together, these shape the culture of our school and underpin everything we do.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for our Physics Teacher Training, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Degree: An undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in Physics, STEM, (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in Physics (Grade C or above) will be considered.
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).

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 Salaried route, your university fees are already paid.
Practical classroom experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as an unqualified Physics 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.

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.