Teacher Apprenticeship

Designed by experienced educators and researchers, the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to turn passion into practical, fantastic teaching. By blending part-time university study with work-based learning this programme makes the most of the academic timetable to give apprentices the practical skills they need to become amazing teachers.

Teachers can be employed in a variety of settings (for example academy schools and maintained schools) across England. Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships and work with parents/guardians in the best interests of their pupils.

Our model of higher education is based on a spirit of enquiry and the active generation of knowledge in relation to learning, teaching and research. From day one, apprentices will use their new knowledge and understanding in their own school workplace as they develop their skills on-the-job to become great educators.

key information

University of Brighton Award Education PGCE

Apprenticeship Standard Teacher

Level 6

Application Close Date To be confirmed

Start Date To be confirmed

Duration 12+ months

Location Falmer

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What it covers

Programme structure

Building on school term structures and calendars, the Teacher apprenticeship programme has been designed to provide the apprentice with a pattern of study that enables early engagement with the requirements of the programme, including introduction to academic study and their subject audits, together with formative feedback on their classroom practice, prior to the beginning of the first assessed phase of school based training. Thus the programme begins in late June as the final half term in school begins and completes in the following year towards the end of the summer term in July. Apprentices will complete a mix of web-based, face-to-face and independent learning.

With support from the employer, apprentices are required to spend 20% of paid working hours on studies and be able to evidence this. This is a statutory requirement for apprenticeships and the funding is conditional on this being met. Off-the-job learning includes activities which have not previously been a part of the role or furthers apprentices development into new areas.

Entry requirements

Hold an honours degree (lower second class or above)
Have achieved a grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Mathematics

Core modules

The PGCert Apprenticeship programme at the University of Brighton prepares each apprentice to teach in one of the following age ranges:

Ages 3-11
Ages 7-14
Ages 11-19

Core modules will be dependent on the chosen pathway.

Early years or primary age range

Principles and issues in education
Professional knowledge in education
Professional enquiry in education

Secondary age range

Principles and issues in education
Professional knowledge in education (secondary subject)
Professional enquiry in education

Benefits and prospects

Brighton is one of the UK's largest providers of education and teacher training with a long-established reputation for high quality courses. Our work in initial teacher education has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Prospects upon completion may include:

Early years teacher
Secondary years teacher

Fees and funding

Course fees

As an apprentice the cost of fees is covered by the employer through either their digital apprenticeship service account, or investment of levy transfer.

Student finance

Higher and degree level apprentices are not eligible for any element of student finance. This is because they receive a salary instead of the student loan package. However, if you are experiencing any financial difficulties, please contact the Student Advice Service on 01273 642888.

Learning support

Apprentices studying at Higher and degree level may be able to access funding in relation to additional support but this is available through the university and not Disabled Students Allowance. Apprentices may also be able to apply for Access to Work funding for work-based equipment and software. Please contact the Disability and Dyslexia team on 01273 643799.

Living costs and benefits

Higher and degree level apprentices must fulfil the standard eligibility criteria in order to apply for means tested benefits such as Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit. If you have any questions about entitlement to benefits, please contact the Student Advice Service on 01273 643888.

Higher and degree level apprentices who are undertaking a full-time mode of study can be treated as being exempt from paying Council Tax. Although some programmes require study on a day-release arrangement, this can still be classed as full-time study. You will need to obtain a letter from the Student Information Desk at any campus and send this to your Council Tax department when you enrol on the programme.

Other

Brighton & Hove bus discount

NUS card

Why choose us?

Why partner with us?

Our work in initial teacher education has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
As one of the leading initial teacher training providers in the country, educating teachers and other professionals for over 100 years, our strength lies in our approach to school-led partnerships that work to ensure trainee teachers receive the best possible support and education.
Ranked top five for education in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
Ranked top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2019 for education courses in England
Rated 'Good' Ofsted provider for apprenticeships

Case study

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