Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship
- Start date(s): Multiple (roll on, roll off course) – enquire now.
- Centre(s): Abraham Moss, Greenheys
- Course duration: 18 months
- Fee: Please see funding tab.
Course details
The Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship is found in all parts of the Further Education and Skills Sector (FES), usually in settings where students are aged 16 and above.
This occupation is designed to allow you to deliver teaching at a range of levels including essential skills generally up to Level 3 including, academic, vocational and technical education.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to ensure that students achieve the best possible knowledge, skills and behaviours by planning and delivering teaching that is current, comprehensive and challenging, and that inspires students to engage, progress and achieve their full potential.
Throughout the course you’ll learn a vast range of knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) to help you carry out the following duties:
- Promote a passion for learning and set high expectations of all students and support their personal and skills development.
- Maintain a focus on outcomes, for all students, so that they recognise the value of their learning and the future opportunities available to them.
- Demonstrate, maintain and evidence excellent pedagogy, subject, curriculum and industry knowledge and practice.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate effective evidence-informed teaching using assessment, relevant systems and safe use of technology to support learning.
- Work in a manner that values diversity, and actively promote equality of opportunity and inclusion by responding to the needs of all students.
- Model professional relationships with students, colleagues and stakeholders that support the highest quality education and training.
- Work within professional boundaries, legal and ethical standards to set clear expectations for engaging in learning for all students.
- Undertake relevant roles and duties and model sustainable practices, having regard to professional standards, demonstrating resilience and adaptability when dealing with challenge and change.
During the bespoke classes, you will learn new skills, knowledge and behaviours to manage the classroom.
- Practical Teaching Sessions – You’ll practice delivering lessons to peers or learners, receiving feedback to improve your teaching methods.
- Case Studies & Scenarios – Analysing real-world teaching situations to develop problem-solving skills.
- Work-Based Learning – If you’re already teaching, you’ll apply learning directly to your workplace and reflect on your practice.
- Collaborative Learning – Group discussions, peer observations, and teamwork to share insights and best practices.
- Self-Reflection & Journals – Keeping a reflective log to track progress and areas for development.
- Mentorship & Coaching – Working with experienced educators who guide and support your professional growth.
For this course, you will be required to create a portfolio of evidence meeting the assessment criteria for the qualification. This portfolio will be both internally assessed and you will also be required to undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA).
To be eligible for this course, you should have a minimum Level 2 English and maths qualification. You are also required to have a degree in your subject specialism or evidenced occupational competency.
It is also an essential requirement that you are in employment as a teacher/trainer in the FE sector. A DBS check is also needed.
You will also need access to a device (laptop or computer) at home. You can apply to our Chromebook loan system if you do not have a suitable device.
The apprenticeship is fully funded using the apprenticeship levy.
If you’re a small and medium enterprise (SME), the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship can be funded on the following conditions:
- The organisation needs to be Manchester based/employ someone to work in Manchester.
- The company must be a living wage employer – as a council we have committed to employers paying this.
Career and progression
After completing this course, you could progress on to further teaching and learning qualifications or consider applying for roles such as:
- Education Practitioner
- FE Learning and Skills Teacher
- Learning and Skills Practitioner
- Learning and Skills Teacher
- Lecturer
- Tutor
