Learning and skills teacher
Level 5 · HigherEducation and early years 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A learning and skills teacher plans and delivers high-quality teaching sessions in further education colleges, adult learning providers, or work-based learning settings at level 5. Apprentices develop expert subject knowledge delivery, inclusive teaching strategies, and the ability to stretch and challenge learners of all abilities. The qualification maps onto teaching qualifications recognised by the Education and Training Foundation and leads to curriculum lead, deputy principal, or teacher educator roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Curriculum design and how to sequence learning for maximum impact
A range of inclusive teaching strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners
Assessment for learning techniques including formative and summative approaches
Digital literacy and how to integrate technology into effective lessons
English and mathematics functional skills requirements and embedding them in teaching
Behaviour management strategies appropriate to post-16 and adult education contexts
Research and reflective practice for continuous professional development
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Plan and deliver lessons that engage learners and achieve clear learning objectives
Differentiate activities to support learners with a wide range of starting points
Use questioning and assessment techniques to check understanding throughout sessions
Mark and give feedback on learner work that motivates further development
Embed English and mathematics skills naturally within subject teaching
Maintain accurate registers, records, and schemes of work
Reflect on your own teaching and act on observation feedback to improve
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 5 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 6 (Degree) apprenticeship or a senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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