Learning and Skills Teacher (FE Lecturer) Level 5 Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is for those wishing to become a teacher in the Further Education and Skills Sector.

Learners will gain a nationally recognised Level 5 qualification within the Further Education and Skills Sector (16 years +) by learning the theory and the craft of teaching in a real world environment supported by professionals with over 40 years of teaching experience at an establishment that started teacher training in the 1940’s!

The Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) is ‘dual-professional’, having first achieved competence in a vocational or subject specialism and then subsequently trained as a teacher. This means that many teachers in the Education and Training Sector (ETS) begin teaching as a second, or even later, career. The LST role is pivotal to the success of traineeship and apprenticeship programmes, in delivering effective vocational education and training that meets both learners’ and employers’ needs.

A Learning and Skills Teacher will teach young people and adults within all parts of the ETS, including: work based/independent training provision; further, adult and higher education; offender-learning; and the voluntary sector. LSTs are responsible for planning and delivering learning that is current, relevant, challenging, and that inspires learners to engage and achieve their full potential. LSTs collaborate closely with colleagues and other ETS professionals in supporting learner progress. LSTs ensure the physical, psychological and social well-being of learners.

Who is the Course for?

This nationally recognised programme for those new to teaching or those wishing to upskill into a full teaching position to achieve a Level 5 teaching qualification for the Further Education and Skills Sector through an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships are an excellent way of increasing the skillset of an existing workforce and providing on-the-job training for someone who already has the potential and motivation to go further in an organisation.

In short, when upskilling existing staff the term ‘apprenticeship’ should not be under-estimated – it represents a demanding and rigorous training opportunity for both businesses and their staff.

Professional Behaviours

The Learning and Skills Teacher will develop the following professional behaviours, skills and knowledge:

Operate at all times to ethical and legal standards and within professional boundaries
Value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity and inclusion
Be resilient and adaptable when dealing with challenge and change, maintaining focus and self-control
Promote a passion for learning and high expectations of all learners
Model exemplary communication skills with learners and in all professional relationships
Be a role model for the effective use of current, digital and mobile technologies in support of teaching and learning
Underpin their practice by reference to professional standards and evidence-based teaching and learning

Learning and Assessment Style

On-programme Support and Development

Learners are expected to evidence the theory within taught session in their assignments which are intrinsically linked to their teaching abilities and will be assessed through a minimum of 8 formal observations and over 100 hours of teaching practice in a real, Further Education environment. Assessments will be a mixture of written assignments, practical sessions, presentations and blog posts in order to maximise your teaching abilities.

The End-Point Assessment Process:

The EPA process consists of two assessment processes:

(1) Professional Discussion informed by:
(1a) Thematic Case-Study (TCS);
(1b) Online Presentation (OP).

(2) Two Teaching Observations (TO)

Information for Applicants

What are the Entry Requirements?

Applicants must be over 18 to start a Level 5 Higher Education qualification and must be in possession of a minimum of a completed level 3 in order to start.

Applicants must be employed in a trainer/tutor role, but can be any location such as but not limited to prisons, further education colleges, business training/IT departments and secondary schools but only with students aged 14 year olds upwards can this be counted to towards the qualification.

Individual employers may set any entry requirements but these may typically include:

Competence in vocational and/or specialist subject at an appropriate level
Confirmation of current vocational/specialist subject knowledge
Up to date knowledge of workplace practice
A willingness to continue to develop personal ICT skills to a level in-line with the LST role
Reference to the Education and Training Foundation’s (2016) Minimum Core Guidance, and any subsequent updates.
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.

The Selection procedure is likely to include an interview, evidence of working at Level 2 numeracy and literacy, a demonstration of micro teach, a written essay and group discussion.

How often do I have to attend college?

Attendance at University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute will be required throughout the duration of the apprenticeship and will be communicated post-enrolment.

Qualifications – What Award will I achieve?

Outcomes of this standard must include:

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent
Level 2 Safeguarding
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.

All the above outcomes must be achieved before the end-point assessment.

Career Opportunities

With the employer’s approval, an LST could progress onto curriculum/training leadership roles such as a Course Leader or Assistant Area Head, following an adequate period of experience teaching at this level within the sector.

Course Progression

Successful learners can progress onto a postgraduate programme in their skills area or an MA in Education.

Information for Employers

Training and Development Summary – What will an Apprentice bring to my Organisation?

The Learning and Skills Teacher will be able to:	The Learning and Skills Teacher will understand:
Plan learning to:	Principles of effective programme design
S1 meet programme requirements and deliver learning outcomes in a realistic context	K1 how to organise and combine syllabus outcomes into meaningful/realistic learning opportunities
S2 ensure that learning activities are authentic in relation to workplace practice	K2 current and emerging workplace practice
S3 encourage learners to develop: autonomy and resilience personal and interpersonal effectiveness social awareness and respect for others essential employability skills	K3 evidence-based strategies to ensure that the learning process develops individuals to be highly effective within the workplace, with their families and in their communities
Design and deliver learning sessions and activities to:	Principles of effective learning
S4 engage learners to establish standards of behaviour, mutual respect and safe working	K4 how to engage learners in maintaining ground-rules for safe and effective learning
S5 avoid and overcome unfair disadvantage and barriers to learning	K5 the causes of unfair disadvantage and barriers to learning, and ways to overcome them
S6 develop mathematics and English skills necessary for vocational achievement	K6 mathematics and English in the vocational context and opportunities and support for their development
S7 actively engage and inspire all learners and encourage them to set challenging goals	K7 how to ensure that learning activities actively engage and challenge all learners
S8 use resources that are inclusive and add value to learners’ development	K8 when best to use learning resources to support learners without excluding others
S9 use digital and mobile technologies in ways that are safe and support effective learning	K9 current and emerging learning technologies and how they can be used safely and effectively
Facilitate individualised learning through:	Principles of individualised (differentiated) learning
S10 access to up-to-date information, advice and guidance	K10 sources of current information, advice and guidance
S11 reference to initial and diagnostic assessment of learners’ needs obtained at the start of and throughout the learner’s journey	K11 effective use of initial and diagnostic assessment and their application at the start of or during a programme
S12 varied learning activities that naturally allow all learners to contribute	K12 ways for learners to develop or acquire skills and knowledge individually or as part of a team-based task
S13 facilitate regular 360^° feedback that empowers learners in their own development	K13 how to involve learners in understanding their own progress, and updating their learning records and plans
S14 regular formative assessment processes and updated individual learning plans	K4 valid processes of Assessment for Learning and ways to ensure that ILPs support the entire learning journey
S15 coaching (or referral) of learners’ to address unhelpful behaviours or viewpoints	K15 recognised coaching techniques and the circumstances in which referral may be necessary
S16 collaboration with relevant colleagues and professionals to support individual action plans	K16 how and where to access support for learners in achieving agreed developmental targets
Quality assure outcomes for learners through:	Quality assurance within the education context
S17 compliance with internal and external regulations, legislation and guidance in respect of: teaching, learning and assessment recording, storing and sharing information relating to learners and learning the physical and psychological safety of all learners	K17 the requirements and implications of: organisational policies and procedures OFSTED Common Inspection Framework awarding organisations funding agencies legislation (e.g. equalities and safeguarding)
S18 seeking feedback from learners, colleagues and relevant others to support quality improvements in teaching and learning	K18 effective methods of securing valid feedback from stakeholders (e.g. learners, colleagues, employers) to support improvements, and how to triangulate feedback from a range of relevant sources
S19 continually updating their own knowledge and skills as a teaching professional and a subject specialist	K19 ways to access personal and professional development and to maintain vocational currency
S20 using aggregated assessment data to review and develop own and others’ practice and to report emerging gaps in progression and achievement amongst groups of learners	K20 the use of aggregated assessment data to inform personal and professional development and to identify and report gaps in progress for groups of learners
S21 supporting organisational development and quality improvement interventions	K21 organisational, collaborative quality improvement strategies

What will this cost my business?

The introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April 2017 has changed the way that government funds apprenticeships in England. All businesses operating within the UK with a wage bill of over £3million are required to contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy.

If the levy applies to your business you will be required to pay 0.5% of your entire wage bill into the levy. This will be offset against a levy allowance worth £15,000 for each tax year.

You will only be able to use your levy payment for government backed apprenticeships.

Levy payments will expire after 18 months.

Speak to an advisor at CI Business Solutions on 01206 712727 to make your levy payments work for you.

Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship.

Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account.

Employers with less than 50 employees who are recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 years old will not be required to pay the contribution fee.

Any associated cost to the individual will be made clear at the interview.

Speak to an Advisor at CI Business Solutions on 01206 712727 to make your levy payments work for you.

How often does the apprentice have to attend college?

Attendance at University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute will be required throughout the duration of the apprenticeship and will be communicated post-enrolment.

What about support in the workplace?

Skilled and knowledgeable staff must be available to support the apprentice as they complete work- based tasks and build a portfolio of supporting evidence.

Why should I choose Colchester Institute to support my recruitment and retention?

Colchester Institute is the largest college provider of apprenticeships in Greater Essex. We are experts at connecting the right people, to the right training, to the right business – and when it comes to Apprenticeships, our Apprenticeship Advisors can support your business every step of the way.

As part of our service we can support your business with:

Advertising the Apprenticeship vacancy
Manage the applications received in line with your individual requirements
Match prospective candidates already known to us
Conduct initial pre-screening for candidates
Carry out visits to your premises alongside regular reviews to support you, your staff and your apprentice
Advice on any grants or funding where available

Our team will provide:

A fee free recruitment service.
Personal 1:1 Apprenticeship Levy advice and guidance.
A dedicated Account Manager.
Industry experienced, professional, technical trainers.
Bespoke programmes available upon request.
An Essex priority skills focus.
Free employer events.

How To Apply

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If you are aged 19 years or older please click the button ‘19+ Years – How to Apply‘, where you will be taken to the application options and information relevant to you.

Learning and Skills Teacher (FE Lecturer) Level 5 Apprenticeship

Course Outline: This apprenticeship is for those wishing to become a teacher in the Further Education and Skills Sector

Starting employment as an apprentice can occur throughout the year however the start-date for attending college for training, where required, might vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and will be communicated post-employment and sign-up.

Level	Level 5
Location	Colchester
Duration	24 Months
Campus	Colchester Campus
Apprenticeship Funding Band (Levy paying employers)	£10,000
Employer Contribution Fee (Non-levy paying employers)	£500

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What will this cost my Business?

Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship. Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account.

Apprenticeship Funding Bands

Apprenticeship Funding Bands
Employers with less than 50 employees who are recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 years old will not be required to pay the contribution fee. Any associated cost to the individual will be made clear at the interview.

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