Posted 17 days ago
Trainee Computing Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) - Salaried route (Y931)
@ Lift Schools
Peterborough, Ontario
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Overview
Lift Schools is hiring Trainee Computing Teachers for a one-year, full-time, salaried school-based teacher training route leading to a PGCE and QTS. Trainees spend most of their time in the classroom with mentoring and weekly training, and the university fees are already paid. A two-week Summer School (2-13 August 2027) comes before the training year.
Responsibilities:
- Teach computing lessons in a secondary school classroom
- Gradually take on more independent teaching responsibility
- Plan lessons and manage behaviour in class
- Attend weekly training modules and half-day sessions
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, Computing preferred
- Or A-Level Computing at grade C or above
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above
- Right to live and work in the UK for the training year
- Must not currently hold QTS
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Office |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computing, Computer Science |
| Perks mentioned | Tuition support, Paid training |
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Lift Schools
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Job description
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?
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
Our school-based teacher training gives you the perfect balance of practical classroom experience and expert academic grounding:
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:
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:
Apply today
Are you looking to become a Computing Teacher and start a rewarding career in education?
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 Computing 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)
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 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.
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:
- Degree: An undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above (or equivalent) by the start of the programme. A degree in Computing (or a related field) is preferred. Alternatively, a strong A-Level in Computing (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).
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:
Apply today
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