MAES Teaching Academy
Welcome to MAES Teaching Academy! Your route into a fulfilling career in education.
Our teaching academy offers a comprehensive route in teaching with a range of courses designed to help individuals kickstart or enhance their own teaching careers. By joining our teaching academy, you can expect to receive high-quality training and expert guidance which will help to support your journey in education.
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What options are available to me?
Route 1
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Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship
The Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship is designed for aspiring teachers looking to develop their teaching skills. Through a combination of classroom learning and on the job training, you will gain valuable experience and knowledge to excel in the field of education.
Route 2
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Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills)
This advanced course is perfect for experienced teachers in the further education sector. Through study and practical application, you will develop the skills needed to deliver high-quality teaching in a variety of Post-16 settings.
Route 3
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Level 3 Adult Education and Training
Ideal for those new to teaching, or looking to explore a career in this area, the Level 3 Adult Education and Training course provides a solid foundation in educational theory and practice. You will learn essential teaching techniques and gain the confidence to deliver engaging lessons.
Enhance your teaching
In addition to our core courses, we offer a variety of supporting courses that can help enhance your teaching practice. From safeguarding and understanding behaviour that challenges to English for literacy teaching and mathematics in context. We’ve got everything you need to become a well-rounded and effective teacher/trainer.
On the Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment course you will learn why everyone has the right to learn, be safe and be respected. You will be able to recognise a safe and secure learning environment that promotes your health and wellbeing.
The purpose of this course is to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills of Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values.
You will develop an understanding of the effects of extremism, radicalisation and terrorism. You will learn how to promote equality, diversity and social inclusion in the workplace and gain an understanding of safeguarding and online safety.
Studying this course will help you to acquire the skills and knowledge required by employers to provide information, advice and guidance if it’s needed as part of your core job role.
By studying a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges, you will gain an understanding of the common causes of behaviour that challenges. You will also improve your knowledge of effective communication, the role of reflection and learn how to support individuals involved in dealing with incidents of challenging behaviour with adults.
This course is suitable for you if you’re looking to assess occupational competence in the work environment and/or vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (i.e., a workshop, classroom or other training environment).
Our Level 3 Award in English for Literacy Teaching is perfect for those who wish to develop their English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, with a view to applying their skills to teach learners literacy and ESOL up to level 2.
This course is suitable for you if you’re looking to assess occupational competence in the work environment and/or vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (i.e., a workshop, classroom or other training environment).
The Level 3 Certificate in Maths in Context aims to build on skills learnt at GCSE level and take your maths learning further. You will develop your skills for specific careers or refine them if you’re planning to study subjects such as Science, Geography, Business, Economics, or social sciences at a higher learning level.
Exciting New Career Opportunities: Become a MAES Lecturer!
Are you an industry expert ready to shape the future?
If you’re interested in becoming an adult education or community learning tutor, we’re seeking passionate industry professionals to join our dynamic team and launch a rewarding career in teaching.
Whether you’re unqualified/newly or recently qualified, it’s no problem because we will provide you with the training and support you need to excel as a lecturer here at MAES.
What we offer:
- Fully funded teaching qualification at one of our sites
- Fully funded suite of Accredited CPD opportunities
- Reduced teaching load to focus on training
- Dedicated mentor and expert support
- Career progression to a fully qualified Lecturer
- 42 days annual leave
- Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
- Comprehensive induction and on-going training
- Manchester City Council benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, lifestyle savings, travel options and many more