Teacher Apprenticeship - Postgraduate - Level 6

A teacher apprentice will develop their practice and expertise to design and deliver engaging lessons in their chosen subject, master effective behaviour management strategies and understand how children grow and learn.

A teacher’s primary role is to plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum to their pupils to promote good progress and outcomes. Teachers set high expectations which inspire and challenge pupils and manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe learning environment.

Teachers make accurate and productive use of assessment and adapt their teaching to respond to pupils’ needs. They will have strong subject knowledge and keep their teaching practice up to date through regular professional development.

A teacher will be responsible for upholding the Teachers' Standards, which set the minimum requirements for teachers' practice and conduct.

Who is it for?

Unqualified Teachers planning teaching and learning for groups of learners within the national curriculum. Specific job roles may include Unqualified Teacher; Apprentice Teacher.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Duration: 11 months including a 1-month Apprenticeship Assessment
Start date(s): September

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Course content

Individual's on this apprenticeship benefit from lots of experience of on-the-job teaching from day one, with 6 hours per week dedicated to personal learning and development outside of the classroom.

The apprenticeship is designed to combine university-based research-informed teaching and school-based experience, enabling the trainees to see how theory and practice are entwined. University days are designed to support the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standards.

Modules support individuals to engage with new professional and practice knowledge to inform their teacher development.

Apprentices will learn how to plan engaging lessons, explore behaviour management techniques and discover how children develop and learn. By combining theory and practice, the apprenticeship will equip indiviuals to become a successful and confident teacher.

What qualification will be achieved?

Recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Teacher Postgraduate Apprenticeship Certificate

Modules

Year 1:

Teaching a Knowledge Rich Curriculum
Educational and Professional Issues
Teaching Practice (The Emerging to Established Teacher)

Entry requirements

To be eligible, apprentices will need to provide evidence the following:

Maths GCSE at grade C/4 or above OR equivalency test deemed acceptable by the university
English GCSE at grade C/4 or above OR equivalency test deemed acceptable by the university
Science GCSE at grade C/4 or above OR equivalency test deemed acceptable by the university (if looking to teach primary)
A 2:2 Degree or higher

Fees

For levy-paying organisations the cost is paid from their digital account at a rate of £9,000 per apprentice.

For non-levy paying organisations there may be a financial contribution of 5% which equates to £450 per apprentice.

Delivery and assessment

Delivery

This programme is delivered using a blended learning model but is predominantly face-to-face sessions on campus, complimented by occasional online webinars.

Assessment

Throughout the apprenticeship a variety of assessment methods could be used, these include:

Written assignments
Examinations
Reflective activities
Group assessments
Presentations
Professional discussions
Academic assignments
Critical analysis

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support provided by the course teaching team, our central Academic Skills Team provide resources, group and one-to-one help to support learning in a number of areas. These include:

study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy)
academic writing (including how to reference)
research skills
critical thinking and understanding arguments
revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

The Student Life Team offer support, advice and guidance to apprentices with inclusion requirements. The team can arrange reasonable adjustments to support with learning needs, long term health condition, mental health condition or disabilities

Feedback

Progress feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, written feedback will be made available to all apprentices who take written examinations or assessments.

Responsibilities

Employers must not ask the apprentice to contribute financially to the direct cost of learning.
Ensure apprentices spend at least 6 hours per week of their time on off-the-job training.
Enter into a contract with University of Staffordshire.
Participate in reviews with the apprentice and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones.
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets the needs of the apprentice.
Provide apprentices with a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning.
Provide the apprentice with paid time to attend off-the-job training, including additional support for English and Maths, or support accessed for learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
Recognise that apprentices must complete the apprenticeship within their working hours.
Support the apprentice to gain new skills.

If they are a citizen of the UK or a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area with Pre-settled or Settled status, they must have been an ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning.
If they are a non UK national or EEA National without pre-settled or settled status, they must hold a visa (not for educational purposes) for the full duration of the apprenticeship at the start of the programme and been an ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning.
Able to complete the apprenticeship in contracted working hours.
Be an employee (have a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship) on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning.
Be in a job role relevant for the apprenticeship where significant new knowledge and skills are required.
Be in full-time employment for typically 30 hours a week.
Has the right to work in England.
Maintain a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets your needs.
Not enrolled on another apprenticeship or accessing other government funding at the same time.
Participate in reviews with the employer and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones.

Administer the funding and running of the Apprenticeship Standard to an acceptable level of quality and in compliance with the DfE’s requirements.
Agree jointly between the University, the Employer and Apprentice, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) ensuring that satisfactory progress is achieved and to ensure that the contents of the ILP fulfil the requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard.
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment, which meets the needs of the Apprentice.
Provide off-the-job learning and assessment and oversee the on-the-job skills development as detailed in the ILP.
Provide support on selection of the apprenticeship assessor, if applicable. The apprenticeship assessment will be completed by University of Staffordshire for all integrated degrees.

Careers

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices can register for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the Department for Education and then complete their Early Career Teacher years to become a fully qualified teacher.

They also may wish to seek out additional learning opportunities such as leadership roles or postgraduate study.

Apprentices will also have access to career support, our dedicated careers team can support with professional branding, career mapping and accessing potential.

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To begin an apprenticeship, you must be employed in a role that aligns with the apprenticeship you wish to undertake.

If you are currently in a suitable position with an employer who is willing to support you or if you are an employer looking to recruit or enrol an existing member of staff onto an apprenticeship, please enquire with us.

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