Teacher Degree Apprenticeship, Secondary Mathematics

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Achieve a bachelor’s degree and qualified teacher status (QTS)

Flexible approach

Combine university-based and research-informed teaching with an immersive school-based experience.

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On-the-job training with knowledgeable maths teachers with a passion for teaching.

Gain the vital skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified teacher while being employed in a school.

Embark on Your Journey to Becoming a Qualified Teacher with Our Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Gain the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive as a qualified teacher of Mathematics while earning and working in a school environment. Our Teacher Degree Apprenticeship offers a unique blend of practical experience and academic learning. You'll engage in extensive on-the-job teaching while dedicating approximately 40% over the 4 years to your personal learning and development.

To support your journey, you’ll receive personalised guidance from an academic mentor and a work-based education officer. Additionally, you’ll join the vibrant University of Staffordshire community, sharing insights and experiences with fellow trainee teachers. Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll develop the expertise to design and deliver engaging lessons, master effective behaviour management strategies, and understand how children grow and learn in Mathematics. By seamlessly integrating theory with hands-on practice, this program will empower you to build the confidence and capability to succeed as a professional educator of mathematics. Start shaping young Mathematical minds while shaping your future.

Who is it for?

Our exciting new apprenticeship route will place you at the national forefront of plans to transform the teaching workforce.

Teacher degree apprenticeships will be open to anyone who would like to gain a degree and become a qualified mathematics teacher.

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds including school/college leavers, people already working in schools and anyone wishing to change careers.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Teacher Degree Apprenticeship

Location: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Duration: Typical duration for this apprenticeship is 4 years.
Start date(s): September

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Course content

During the 4-year programme, you will continue to develop your knowledge of the mathematics curriculum as well as subject-specific pedagogy. You will learn about the professional skills and strategies needed to become a confident and successful teacher across KS3 and KS4.

University days are designed to support the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standards.

Modules

Modules include:

L4
Behaviour and Professionalism
How pupils learn in Mathematics
Mathematics specialist content knowledge part 1
Developing understanding of mathematics for working in schools Part 1

L5
Assessment and planning in mathematics
Inclusion in secondary schools
Mathematics specialist content knowledge part 2
Developing understanding of mathematics for working in schools Part 2

L6
Assessment and feedback in the mathematics classroom
Contemporary Issues in Education
Developing understanding of mathematics for working in schools Part 3

Entry requirements

Exceptional entry requirements:

Enhanced DBS
Complete an Occupational Health screening

Applicants for the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (TDA) normally will have achieved the following qualifications:

Secondary

Maths GCSE at grade C/4 or above
English GCSE at grade C/4 or above
112 UCAS points with at least a grade D in A Level Mathematics (or equivalent)

Fees

For levy-paying organisations the cost is paid from their digital account at a rate of £27,000. For non-levy paying organisations the cost is £1,350

Delivery and assessment

Delivery

Teaching will be approximately 60% ‘hands-on’ experience in school and 40% off-the-job training in university. There will be a blend of face-to-face sessions and online learning.

The university sessions will be based at Stoke Campus, University of Staffordshire.

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used throughout the course:

Assignments/Reflection: these are usually in essay format of varying length. Assignments must be presented in an appropriate scholarly format which develops academic writing skills.
Seminar/Presentation: the research, planning and presentation of findings to a small audience.
Evidence bundle presentations – where you will discuss and present your teaching progress against the ITTECF themes and eventually the teachers standards.
Policy reports
Evaluation of resources and creation of resources
Poster presentations
Examinations:
As part of the apprenticeship and once you have completed your academic qualification, you will undertake an end point assessment (EPA). This will include a professional discussion and will take place at the end of the 4 years.

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills); written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy); academic writing (including how to reference); research skills; critical thinking and understanding arguments; and revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

Our AccessAbility Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment or learning difficulties. You will also have full access to our support services such as Student Guidance.

Feedback

Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.

Responsibilities

Employer must not ask the apprentice to contribute financially to the direct cost of learning
Ensure apprentice spends at least 40% of their time in off-the-job training
Enter into a contract with Staffordshire University
Participate in reviews with the Apprentice and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets the needs of the apprentice
Provide apprentices with a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning
Provide the apprentice with paid time to attend off-the-job training, including additional support for English and maths, or support accessed for learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Recognise that the apprentice must complete the apprenticeship within their working hours
Support the apprentice to gain new skills

A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA**) or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning
Able to complete the apprenticeship in contracted working hours
Be an employee (have a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship) on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning
Be in a new job role (nine months or less), or in an existing job role, where significant new knowledge and skills are needed – employer statement of justification needed (relevant to the apprenticeship)
Be in full-time employment for at least 30 hours a week
Has the right to work in England
Maintain a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets your needs
Not be enrolled on another apprenticeship at the same time
Participate in reviews with the employer and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones

Administer the funding and running of the Apprenticeship Standard to an acceptable standard of quality and in compliance with the ESFA’s requirements
Agree jointly between the University, the Employer and Apprentice, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) ensuring that satisfactory progress is achieved and to ensure that the contents of the ILP fulfil the requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment, which meets the needs of the Apprentice
Provide off-the-job learning and assessment and oversee the on-the-job skills development as detailed in the ILP
Provide support on selection of the endpoint assessor, if applicable. The endpoint assessment will be completed by the learning provider for all integrated degrees

Careers

With Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you’ll be qualified to teach in secondary schools across England.

After qualifying, you will be supported in your school by the Early Career Framework. This offer two years of professional development to early career teachers.

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team

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