Course Duration: 12 months + EPA
CHECK-CIRCLE Choose from two age ranges:
• Primary 3-7 years
• Primary 5-11 years
CHECK-CIRCLE Full pay on unqualified teacher pay scale
CHECK-CIRCLE No fee for student teachers
Awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship
The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship offers a fee-free, salaried route into teaching. During the apprenticeship, student teachers will be employed by a school and receive a salary on the Unqualified Teacher Pay scale (UNQ1).
Successful completion of this programme will award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification, which will qualify graduates to teach in all schools in England.
Student teachers choose from one of two curriculum stages, both full time.
• Early Years and Key Stage One (3-7 years). Student teachers will experience delivering an EYFS and Key Stage One curriculum across two schools.
• Key Stages One & Two (5-11 years). Student teachers will experience delivering a Key Stage One and Key Stage Two curriculum across two schools.
Induction
Apprenticeship induction; First day of learning activity.
Pre-programme reading and tasks.
Based Training
Based Training Summative Assessment Recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Professional Development Module 6
4 Tripartite Gateway meeting. End Point Assessment (EPA). EPA activities
• School-based training, placing you in the classroom from day one
• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship in 12 months + EPA
• Earn a salary on the unqualified teacher pay scale for the duration of training
• Train in school four days a week, with one day of online or in-person training
• Receive dedicated support from a personal tutor, mentor and our wellbeing team
• Once qualified, start on a salary of £31-£38k (dependent on location)
• Training costs are covered by the Apprenticeship Levy: no fees, no extra student loans
• Join a network of student teachers across the country
We envision our student teachers gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with us before going on to complete the Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme to build a solid foundational understanding of pedagogy and teaching best practice.
As they progress in their careers, they might choose to specialise in a specific area of teaching and complete one of our Specialist NPQs. Should they develop ambitions to join their school SLT or become a headteacher, we could support them with a Leadership NPQ.
This end-to-end career support for teachers is known as the Golden Thread and Best Practice Network is thrilled to be one of the first providers to be approved by the Department for Education to offer this whole broad suite of training.
The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship is an ideal training pathway for individuals who hold a degree in any subject and are looking to become a qualified teacher.
Taught BPN Programme of Study, Intensive Training & Practice Weeks, 12 Core Training Days, Subject Specific Webinars, Online and Face-to-Face Workshops
Curriculum Enhancement Webinars in Line with National Priorities
Independent Learning, Online Study Packs, Reading & Research
Personalised Support, 5 Apprenticeship Tutor Visits & Observations, Monthly Tutor Contact
Student teachers will complete their training in two schools. They will complete one placement within their chosen age range at their current/local school. The second will be a contrasting sixweek placement in a different school during term two.
Our Level 6 teacher training programmes do not include a PGCE, as it’s not required to teach in English schools.
To apply for this programme, you must meet the following requirements:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject with a minimum 2:2 classification
• Have achieved at least grade 4 (C) in GCSE English, maths and a science subject (or equivalent)
• Must have held residency in the UK for the last three years
If you’re not currently employed by a school, you must secure employment before starting the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship.
Get financial support for student teacher salaries (dependent on subject)
Use the Apprenticeship Levy to cover training costs
Train apprentices in-house, avoiding costly agency fees and recruitment expenses
Support your talented staff to achieve QTS in 12 months + EPA
Teaching assistants, HLTAs, LSAs, unqualified teachers
Receive £1,450 per student teacher placement plus a £1,072 grant per trained mentor
Use the Apprenticeship Levy to cover training costs
Access a dedicated placement coordinator for tailored assistance
Support the next generation of qualified teachers
Graduates, career changers or individuals who hold a degree in any subject
Learn more
0117 920 9428
teach@bestpracticenet.co.uk
bestpracticenet.co.uk/teacher-apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Levy funding
If your setting contributes to the Apprenticeship Levy fund
Levy paying employers can access their fund contributions through their Apprenticeship Service Account . You can use this service to manage the funds you have available for apprenticeship training in England.
Co-investment
If your setting does not contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy fund
You pay 5% towards the cost of the training for your apprentice. The remaining 95% will be paid by the government
Apprenticeship Levy transfer
Apprenticeship Levy transfer
Employers with unspent funds can transfer up to 25% of that contribution to another employer. This means you can benefit from the Apprenticship Levy contributions of a different organisation to cover the full costs of an apprenticeship for your setting.