Start your teacher training journey with Lift Schools: Train to teach primary
Are you looking to become a Primary 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 Primary Teacher (Tuition Fee)
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:
£3,000 Lift Schools bursary: to support your training costs we offer our primary trainees a unique non-repayable bursary
Practical classroom experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice as an unqualified primary 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 Primary 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.
GCSEs: Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English, Mathematics & Science (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 Percy Shurmer, a school where excellence, inclusion and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. At Percy Shurmer, we are dedicated to providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.
We believe that education changes lives, and our purpose is to ensure that every pupil leaves us with a secure body of knowledge, strong foundations in literacy and numeracy and the critical thinking skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Percy is inclusive, outward-looking school at the heart of our community. We cultivate a strong culture of belonging, where every child is known, valued and supported, and where diversity is celebrated as a strength.
Through high expectations and exceptional teaching, we develop resilient learners who understand that challenge, effort and perseverance are essential to success. Alongside academic excellence, we place great importance on character, kindness and responsibility. Our pupils learn to collaborate, act with integrity and contribute positively to both modern Britain and the wider global community.
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 Primary Teacher Training Programme.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
