Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher

DELIVERY  Online

COURSE AWARD(S) Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher; Level 1 Safeguarding; L5 Diploma in Education & Training

DURATION  Typically 18 months, excluding End Point Assessment

SUMMARY This occupation is found in all parts of the Further Education and Skills Sector (FES), usually in settings where students are aged 16 and above. The majority of Further Education, Learning and Skills Teachers will work in FE colleges, independent training providers (ITPs), Adult Community Learning (ACL) providers or offender learning.  Teaching can be delivered at a range of levels including essential skills generally up to Level 3 including, academic, vocational and technical education; it will also cover a broad range of both academic and technical subjects. Many Learning and Skills Teachers are dual professionals drawing on their technical and vocational as well as academic experience and qualifications to provide a high-quality learning experience. 

INTAKE DATES We are now accepting expressions of interest for our 2026 intake.  Please complete this Expression of Interest and a member of the team will be in touch.

Individual employers may set any entry requirements which may include:

• A strong aspiration to support learners.
• A qualification, at an appropriate level in the candidate’s vocational/subject specialism.
• Candidates may have achieved maths, English and ICT skills at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above) prior to commencing their training. Those that have not must achieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to ensure that students achieve the best possible knowledge, skills and behaviours.  Learning and Skills Teachers do this by planning and delivering teaching that is current, comprehensive and challenging, and that inspires students to engage, progress and achieve their full potential. 

Click here for a full copy of the apprenticeship standard, including the knowledge skills and behaviour that will be met throughout the programme.

End Point Assessment will consist of 2 elements:

• Observation
• Professional discussion

Full support will be provided to candidates during the Gateway period at the end of their Apprenticeship to prepare them for this End Point Assessment.

£7000 paid via the apprenticeship service account.

Employer contribution is 5% or £350 (only payable by employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy)

Please complete this Expression of Interest form and a member of the team will get in touch.