Programme structure
The three-year, full-time teacher degree apprenticeship course is designed to equip apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective and skilled primary teacher.
The course is carefully structured so that apprentices will spend 20% of their time (one day a week) off-the-job, studying the best evidence-based approaches to teaching for their degree at the 亚洲麻豆精品在线. The remaining 80% of their time will be dedicated to developing their craft and gaining essential on-the-job practical teaching experience in their employing school.
On-the-job training
Throughout the on-the-job school based training, apprentices will benefit from the guidance of a dedicated expert mentor who will support their professional development throughout the course. Additionally, they will be paired with a university tutor who will conduct regular visits to offer further support, monitor the apprentice’s progress and collaborate with the team of experienced classroom teachers in their school.
Off-the-job training
University off-the-job training will include academic study and a thorough exploration of essential theories and pedagogies for a teaching career.
The course will explore the knowledge base to make skilled and inclusive teachers, building on the requirements of the Initial Teacher Training Early Career Framework (ITTECF). Apprentices will participate in lectures, seminars and workshops specifically designed for their chosen pathway, with 75% delivered online and 25% in person.
The modules studied will cover the three key strands: Education Studies, Applied Pedagogy and Subject Knowledge.
Assignments will be diverse and tailored to the apprentice’s individual school contexts, interests and personal professional development needs, ensuring relevance and engagement with their specific teaching focus.
Core skills
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Over the apprenticeship, they will develop skills across core areas that build progressively each year.
Year 1
- SBT1: Classroom Management
- Transitioning to Higher Education: Principles and practice
- SBT2: Applying Subject and Pedagogical Knowledge
- Introduction to Education Studies
- The Transition and Progression of Key Mathematical Concepts in Early Secondary Education
- Emerging Subject Pedagogy
Year 2
- SBT3: Inclusion, Assessment and Adaptive Teaching
- Inclusive Education
- SBT4: Alternative School Experience
- Reimagining Education: Critical issues, debates and innovations within the curiculum
- Embedding Subject Pedagogy
- Mathematics Through Subject-specific Digital Tools
Year 3
- Real-world Mathematical Modelling Beyond the Classroom
- Theory Informed Mathematical Practice
- SBT5: Autonomous Critical Practice
- Empowering Change: Impact on Education
Upon completion of the programme, apprentices will be equipped to:
- plan, teach and evaluate, using a range of strategies and resources that enable all learners to make progress
- reflect critically upon the quality of their teaching and its impact on pupils’ progress and use the findings to improve future practice
- establish a purposeful learning environment that reflects high expectations of learning and behaviour and fosters constructive relationships
- demonstrate self-confidence, flexibility and the evaluative and reflective skills that enable trainees to engage in creative teaching and learning activities and respond to educational change
- work collaboratively as a member of a team to assess learning needs, set appropriate learning objectives and establish a purposeful atmosphere in the classroom
- communicate effectively to create a constructive dialogue with learners, parents, carers and colleagues
- make critical connections between theory, policy and practice.
Teaching and assessment
The teaching and learning approaches have been chosen to promote a positive approach to learning and refine apprentices’ capacity for critical reflection. The aim is to provide a holistic learning experience that will enable them to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, understanding, attributes and skills.
Methods used include:
- lectures and seminars to introduce underpinning knowledge, theoretical argument, practical skills and interprofessional fields of study
- analysis of key literature and supplementary reading to enhance understanding and intellectual ability
- group discussion, presentation and debate to encourage development of critical analysis
- skills of critical analysis and development of interpersonal, group and communication skills.
The work-based component of the programme is split into three compulsory assessed school-based training (SBT) phases. Formative and summative feedback on the apprentice’s developing classroom practice is provided at each of these phases. Assessment is primarily made by experienced school-based mentors and through visits by university tutors to support the school in assessing the apprentice.
While engaging with university study, assessment methods include:
- assignments
- professional development discussions
- e-portfolio
- seminars
- lesson planning
- reports
- self and peer evaluation
- subject audits.
Employer and apprentice commitments
In order to deliver the programme, the employer undertakes to:
- conduct a workplace induction and set out a contract of employment
- provide an appropriately qualified workplace mentor to support the apprentice
- attend the apprentice’s progress review
- release the apprentice for scheduled off-the-job training
- have an Apprenticeship Agreement in place from the start of the programme.
Throughout the programme, apprentices will:
- attend the workplace for the agreed pattern as set out in the employment contract
- record all training sessions and off-the-job learning
- attend scheduled university learning sessions and complete all assessments as required by the university and End Point Assessment Organisation
- behave in a safe and responsible manner at the workplace and university
- engage with regular progress reviews
- complete a professional development portfolio throughout the apprenticeship.
Fees and funding information for apprentices
Course fees
As an apprentice, the cost of your learning programme is covered by your employer through their Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account.
Student finance
Higher and degree level apprentices are not eligible for any element of student finance. This is because they receive a salary instead of the student loan package. However, if you are experiencing any financial difficulties, please contact the Student Advice Service on 01273 642 888.
Learning support
Apprentices studying at Higher and degree level may be able to access funding in relation to additional support, but this is available through the university and not Disabled Students Allowance. Apprentices may also be able to apply for funding for work-based equipment and software. Please contact the Disability and Learning Support team on 01273 643 799.
Living costs and benefits
Higher and degree level apprentices must fulfil the standard eligibility criteria in order to apply for means tested benefits such as Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit. If you have any questions about entitlement to benefits, please contact the Student Advice Service on 01273 642888.
Higher and degree level apprentices who are undertaking a full-time mode of study can be treated as being exempt from paying . Although some programmes require study on a day-release arrangement, this can still be classed as full-time study. You will need to obtain a letter from the Student Support Desk at any campus and send this to your Council Tax department when you enrol on the programme.
Other
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- The curriculum skilfully equips trainees in safeguarding, behaviour management and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Trainees impress the placement settings they work in because of their professionalism and aptitude to apply what they have learned.
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Vacancies and applying
Please do register your interest with us via our online form so that we can answer your questions.
Teacher degree apprenticeship vacancies that are ready to receive applications are listed on the government’s web page.
Some of our partners will have details of teacher apprenticeships they are looking to recruit to on their own website. We will add links to the information here as it becomes available so please do check back.