SCITT Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship

Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship programmes are a nationally-recognised, work-based route into teaching.

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SCITT Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship

Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship programmes are a nationally-recognised, work-based route into teaching. It is an alternative to a traditional full-time university course, offering the option of a postgraduate-level qualification, no tuition fees, and the opportunity to earn while you learn.

You will undertake the Autumn and Summer term placement in a host school and during the Spring term be placed in a contrasting school and year group within the partner consortium. The course runs in line with the school terms in Somerset. You will attend a minimum of 45 training days during the programme.

Teaching apprenticeships take four school terms to complete
You will have a combination of classroom teaching and off the job training. 20% of your training will be taught sessions at SCIL Training Centre
Somerset SCITT Teaching Apprentices will also have an optional offer to undertake a PGCE (60 masters credits) awarded by the University of Worcester.
You must meet the Teaching Standards (as are the requirements for PGCE and School Direct). You will be awarded QTS
To successfully complete your apprenticeship you must pass an End Point Assessment (EPA) which takes place during the final term.

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Modules

Pedagogy and Professional Practice
Subject Studies (English, Maths, Science, Foundation and cross-curricular approaches)
Subject Specialist Research (Assessment)

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Teaching and learning strategies

In relation to teaching and learning strategies each modules will enable trainees to aspire to be autonomous learners; provide a programme which embraces key/transferrable skills; disseminate good practice in learning and teaching; support trainees of varying experiences, needs and backgrounds and monitor the quality of their experience.

Trainees will be expected to develop critical and evaluative understanding of the processes and practice of effective learning through demonstration of knowledge, skills and understanding related to high quality and effective practice. Trainees will develop a clear framework for their own professional values and demonstrate a critical and reflective attitude towards their practice, showing an articulation of the interdependent relationship of practice and theory.

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Learning and assessment

There will be a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods including lectures, workshops, peer group activities, seminars, directed reading, independent research, directed study, presentations, tutorials, fieldwork and use of both formative and summative assessment which draw upon evidence, reflection, analysis and evaluations. All School Direct trainees will be required to complete a PGCE alongside their training; this is awarded by the University of Worcester.

Details

Audience

Graduates looking for a work-based route to a teaching career.

To undertake this route you will need to have a school who is willing to support and pay your salary for the duration of the programme

Duration and Level

4 terms, The 2025/2026 Teaching Apprentice will start in July 2025.

Level 7

Entry Requirements

An honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institute or equivalent from NARIC
GCSE Maths, English Language and Science at Grade C/4 or above

We accept applications from candidates who are currently studying for any of the above qualifications.

Conditional offers

Any offers made would be conditional on you meeting the entry requirements, which must be gained and proof of evidence provided by 31st August.

An enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) regarding suitability to work with young people
Fitness to teach declaration
A reference demonstrating you are suitable to work with Children and Vulnerable adults

Finance Information

The training fee is £9,000.

Levy paying schools will be able to draw down this money from the levy.

Non levy paying schools – The government will pay 95% of the costs of the apprenticeship (up to the £9,000 apprenticeship funding band maximum) and the school is required to pay the remaining 5%.

How to apply

Apply via apply for teacher training – https://www.apply-for-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/candidate/account

Course code: B787

Provider: Somerset SCITT/Oak Partnership

The school should include in their reference for you that they are supporting you on the apprenticeship route.