Secondary Education Studies (Science) - Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship with QTS

A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject.

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance.

All applicants must have achieved at least a grade 4/C in GCSE in English and mathematics, or equivalent. Applicants meeting the required GCSE standard by taking an equivalence test or other evidence may be required to undertake additional assessment to meet Level 2 criteria for apprenticeship funding.

As an apprentice, you’ll be based in a school where you’ll gain day-to-day teaching experience, while also studying the theories, strategies, and current issues that shape excellent teaching today. You’ll learn how to plan engaging lessons, manage behaviour with confidence, and adapt your approach to meet the diverse needs of secondary learners across a range of subjects.

Alternatively, you can choose to specialise in one subject area, completing this degree apprenticeship with an emphasis on either Maths, Science of Modern Foreign Languages.

In addition to your core school placements, you’ll have the chance take part in a short placement in an alternative educational setting of your choosing, from special needs schools to pupil referral units or even educational teams in places like museums or zoos. Throughout your training, you’ll be supported by qualified mentors and guided by experienced academic staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.