Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach Geography
Are you looking to become a Geography Teacher and start a rewarding career in education?
We are Lift Schools
We’re excited to announce that Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) has officially become Lift Schools. This isn’t just a name change—it’s a powerful statement about our future
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, 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 Geography Teacher (Tuition Fee-paying 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)
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:
Tax-free Bursary: On the Tuition Fee-paying route, a tax-free bursary is available, subject to eligibility.
Practical classroom experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as an unqualified Geography 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 Maths 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 Geography (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in Geography (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).
About our school
Lift Clacton is a rapidly improving school at the heart of the community and achieved 'Good' in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. The school has experienced significant growth, with more than 1,500 students now on roll. We believe every child deserves an excellent education, every classroom, every day. Our staff are ambitious, supportive and committed to helping every student succeed, creating a culture where colleagues are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.
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 Geography Teacher Training Programme.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
