Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships offer you the chance to retrain or upskill at no cost to you or your school.
Schools in England can use the the Growth and Skills Levy (formerly the Apprenticeship Levy) to pay the cost of our approved apprenticeship training. We offer apprenticeships that align with your career goals, whether you seek to begin teaching, hone your mentoring and coaching skills, or pursue school leadership qualifications.
Our apprenticeships
Teacher Degree Apprenticeship: Primary Education
Provides a fee-free, salaried route for those without a degree to gain a degree and qualified teacher status (QTS).
Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship plus PGCE
Provides a fee-free, salaried route for graduates to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the option of a PGCE at no extra cost.
Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship plus PGCE SEND
Provides a fee-free, salaried route for graduates to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in SEND schools and settings with the option of a PGCE SEND at no extra cost.
Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Offers professional development for staff in support roles and can be a step towards teacher training.
Apprenticeship information for schools and employers
Fee-free career progression for the school workforce.
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I was a parent at the school and then a job came up as a teaching assistant. After a year the headteacher approached me and said, “Amy, you need to become a teacher, let's get this done”. The apprenticeship was intense, but my visiting mentor and my university lead mentor always said that NITE just gives you a real thorough all round training down from the ITAPs and the support we get for our learning to the community-based feel you get in the platforms such as Aula. It was a really wonderful experience; it's definitely supportive and you get a really great degree in terms of teaching young children. Now, I'm still a parent at the school, but I’m a teacher at the school as well.
Amy Robinson, Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship Primary, 2024-25
Before I started, I had often heard how challenging teacher training can be. With two children and a full-time job, I wasn’t sure how I would manage or what to expect. But I gave myself a goal, and I am so glad I did. What stood out the most during this programme was the level of support I received from my Lead Mentor and Visiting Assessor. They were consistent, approachable, and genuinely invested in my success. They checked in on me regularly and always offered guidance that was both evaluative and analytical, helping me understand not just what to improve, but how to grow as a teacher. They reminded us often that no question was too small and encouraged us to reach out whenever we needed help. This alone made me feel welcome, valued, and truly part of the community.
Sarah Tumelo, Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship, Secondary Maths, 2024-25
Completing the PGCE with QTS apprenticeship in the school where I work has allowed me to continue to build on the existing relationships that I have with the staff and children whilst having the support of my colleagues throughout my training. The course has also allowed me to continue earning a salary while gaining my qualification.
Rebecca Donlan, Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship, 2024-25
The support you get from your ULM, they understand the workload both in school, you know as your job, and also the online learning. I think the fact they understand, you can go to them for support and help when you need it, is brilliant. You see the development in yourself over the year. Considering it's only a year, it's incredible.
Rebecca Chivers, Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship, 2024-25
Apprenticeships for non-teaching staff
Coventry University Group’s Better Futures Apprenticeships offer a range of apprenticeships suitable for administration and operations staff.
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