Learning and Skills Teacher

Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard

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Course Overview

This apprenticeship prepares professionals to teach young people and adults across the Further Education and Skills sector.

You will develop the pedagogical, subject and professional skills needed to plan and deliver high quality teaching that inspires learners, supports progression and builds knowledge, skills and behaviours for employment or further study. The programme focuses on inclusive practice, evidence informed teaching, assessment, learner engagement and professional conduct.

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be confidently delivering teaching that challenges learners, supports diverse needs and achieves strong outcomes across vocational, academic and technical education.

Who Is This For?

This apprenticeship is suitable for:

  • Teachers and lecturers in Further Education and sixth form colleges

  • Professionals delivering education in independent training providers or adult community learning

  • Tutors and educators working with learners aged 16 and above

  • Dual professionals teaching vocational or technical subjects

  • Practitioners supporting progression into employment or further study

  • Learners able to meet English and Maths requirements

Role Overview

As a Learning and Skills Teacher, you will:

  • Plan, deliver and evaluate effective teaching and learning

  • Inspire learners to engage, progress and achieve their potential

  • Use inclusive, evidence informed teaching strategies

  • Adapt teaching to meet diverse learner needs

  • Assess learning and provide meaningful feedback

  • Support learner progression and next steps

  • Maintain high standards of professional conduct and development

Teaching may take place across academic, vocational or technical subject areas and at a range of levels, typically up to Level 3 and in some cases beyond.

Typical Job Titles

  • Learning and Skills Teacher

  • Lecturer

  • Tutor

  • Learning and Skills Practitioner

  • Education Practitioner

  • FE Teacher

Core Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

The programme develops the professional competence required for effective teaching in Further Education and Skills settings.

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Pedagogical theory and its application to practice

  • Curriculum design, planning and organisation

  • Evidence informed teaching, learning and assessment strategies

You will develop skills to:

  • Integrate research into teaching practice

  • Use varied teaching and assessment methods

  • Design learning that is current, challenging and relevant

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Inclusive learning design and adaptive teaching

  • Barriers to learning and strategies to overcome them

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion in education

You will develop skills to:

  • Adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs

  • Promote equality of opportunity and inclusion

  • Support learners with additional needs effectively

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Assessment principles and feedback practices

  • Diagnostic and formative assessment methods

You will develop skills to:

  • Use assessment to inform planning and progression

  • Provide timely, constructive feedback

  • Support learners to take ownership of their progress

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Communication techniques for diverse audiences

  • Professional boundaries and ethical practice

You will develop skills to:

  • Build positive, professional relationships

  • Adapt communication styles appropriately

  • Manage challenging conversations and behaviour

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Safeguarding responsibilities and learner welfare

  • Professional standards, legal and regulatory frameworks

You will develop skills to:

  • Promote safe and supportive learning environments

  • Comply with safeguarding and reporting procedures

  • Act within statutory and organisational requirements

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Information, advice and guidance to support learner progression

  • Routes into employment, further training and study

You will develop skills to:

  • Support learners with next steps and career planning

  • Prepare learners for transitions within education or employment

You will develop knowledge of:

  • Reflective practice and quality improvement

  • Digital and emerging technologies in teaching

You will develop skills to:

  • Maintain subject and sector currency

  • Use digital tools safely to enhance learning

  • Engage in continuous professional development

You will consistently demonstrate professional behaviours including:

  • Resilience and adaptability in response to challenge

  • Commitment to evidence based practice

  • Ongoing professional development

  • Ethical, fair and inclusive practice

  • Professional relationships with learners and stakeholders

  • Promotion of sustainable practices and values

English and Maths qualifications must be achieved in line with apprenticeship funding rules

Apprenticeship Details

  • Standard: Learning and Skills Teacher
  • Level: 5
  • Route: Education and Skills
  • Typical Duration: 18 months
  • Status: Approved for delivery
  • EQA Provider: Ofqual
Learning and Skills Teacher Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard