Learning and Skills Teacher

Course duration 18-21 months

Qualification Learning and Skills Teacher

1-2-1 Training

Up to 100% funded

Upon successful completion of this Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, individuals will have developed the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to teach young people and adults across the education and training sector. Apprentices will build their understanding of effective teaching and assessment methods, pedagogy, curriculum planning, safeguarding, learner engagement, coaching and mentoring, and supporting learners with different needs and abilities.

The apprenticeship can support progression into roles such as Further Education Lecturer, Learning and Skills Teacher, Tutor, Education Practitioner, Workplace Trainer or Assessor, Apprenticeship Coach or Skills Coach.

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Learning and Skills Teacher Career Path

Learning & Skills Teacher £28,000
Further Education Lecturer £38,000
Senior & Leadership Roles £40,000+
Programme overview
Topic No. Section Title Learning Aim
1 Teaching, Learning and Assessment
  • Develop an understanding of effective teaching and assessment methods within a Further Education and Skills setting
  • Understand how to use initial assessment and diagnostic assessment to identify learner needs and differentiate support
  • Develop strategies to engage, inspire and challenge learners
2 Pedagogy and Professional Practice
  • Develop an understanding of pedagogy relevant to learners in Further Education
  • Engage with evidence and research relating to effective teaching and learning methods and practice
  • Adapt teaching approaches and styles to meet the needs, abilities and circumstances of different learners
3 Curriculum Planning and Development
  • Understand the principles of designing, planning and organising curriculum
  • Develop approaches to contextualising English and maths within teaching and learning
  • Understand how curriculum planning can support learner progression and achievement
4 Supporting Learners
  • Develop strategies to create safe and supportive learning environments
  • Understand safeguarding procedures and their application within an education and training setting
  • Understand how to identify and address barriers to learning
  • Use coaching and mentoring techniques to support learners and encourage them to set challenging goals
5 Quality, Regulation and Professional Standards
  • Understand relevant regulatory bodies and frameworks within the education and training sector
  • Understand quality strategies and how they contribute to effective teaching and learning
  • Demonstrate high standards of personal and professional conduct
  • Take responsibility for ongoing personal and professional development
6 Teaching Practice and Subject Specialism
  • Apply knowledge, skills and behaviours effectively within a teaching role
  • Develop teaching practice in relation to relevant subject specialisms
  • Use appropriate teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
  • Reflect on and improve teaching practice to support positive learner outcomes