Eligibility Criteria

Potential apprentices are required to have the following:

• A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification with supporting ENIC certificate.
• A standard equivalent to grade C/4, or above, in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics.
• To teach pupils aged three to 11 (early years and primary), a standard equivalent to a grade C/4, or above, in a GCSE science subject examination.
• If a GCSE equivalence examination is taken in English and/or mathematics, additionally Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications are required to meet the apprenticeship gateway criteria.
• To teach at secondary level, a degree in the subject the apprentice wishes to teach although A-level subjects may be considered, and Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are also available.
• Classroom experience of at least 12 months – length and roles may vary depending on the experience of each individual. This does not necessarily need to be 12 months in their current school.
• All apprentices must meet the ESFA Apprenticeship eligibility criteria.

We’ll be accepting applications from internal candidates in the first instance. This means candidates who are currently working in the school they wish to train to teach in. They might be teaching assistants, HLTAs, or those who’ve entered the role though pastoral or SEND provision and have not had the chance to gain QTS. Candidates should only be nominated if your school is able to offer an apprenticeship role.

If your school is looking to fill a vacancy with an apprentice, Exchange Apprenticeships can work with schools to support you in recruiting an apprentice, who can then be assessed for eligibility to join our ITT programme. This process will open in 2025.

• Biology 
• Chemistry
• Computing
• Drama*
• English
• Geography
• History
• Mathematics
• MFL (French/Spanish)
• Music
• Physics
• Physical Education
• Primary 3-7
• Primary 5-11

*Subject to approval by Sheffield Hallam University