School Choice/School Connect

Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship

Another option is a Level 6 Teaching Apprenticeship programme which is a nationally-recognised, work-based route into teaching. You will work towards attaining a qualified teacher status and be employed by the school while you learn on the job. As Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeships are new, there are currently only a limited number of vacancies.

Similar to the School Direct Salaried programmes, you’ll be employed directly by the school. Unlike School Direct (salaried) programmes:


  • Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship programmes combine paid work with on and off the job training. The design of the programme has been led by a group of experienced schools and teachers, specifically for apprentices.


  • Apprentices will split their time between school and university study. You'll receive practical, school led training alongside experienced staff, and spend at least 20% of your time off-timetable to learn the pedagogy of teaching.


  • In addition to working towards QTS on successful completion of the course, apprentices will also complete an end point assessment (EPA) after the summer to consolidate learning from initial teacher training .