Course duration
12 Months + 3 month EPA
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
In-school placement
4 days a week
Teacher Training
1 day a week
Personal Tutor visits & observation
Once qualified, start on a salary between £31k-£38k
What is the biology Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship?
The English Teacher Apprenticeship is a school-based training programme designed for those passionate about inspiring a love of language, literature and communication in the next generation.
Unlike other teacher training routes, there are no fees for the Teacher Apprenticeship. That’s right—nada, zero, zilch! All training costs are covered by the Apprenticeship Levy.
During your training, you will be employed by a school and receive a salary on the Unqualified Teacher Pay scale.
Successful completion of this programme will award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification, which will qualify you to teach in all schools in England.
Start your training in June!
Most aspiring teachers wait until September to start their training, but you don’t have to! With Best Practice Network, you can begin your journey to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) this June, giving you a head start before the busy back-to-school period.
Starting in June gives you the opportunity to:
- Ease into teaching: Settle into school life during the quieter summer term, giving you more time to familiarise yourself with your placement school, colleagues and pupils
- Build confidence early: Develop your teaching skills and gain confidence before the new academic year begins
- Fast-track your career: Starting earlier means you’ll qualify before the majority of student teachers, so you will have an advantage when searching for a full-time teaching role
- Stand out to employers: Demonstrate your enthusiasm, commitment and initiative by beginning your training early, making you highly attractive to prospective schools
Not quite ready to start in June? No problem! You can also begin your training in September.
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Who should apply for the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship?
The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship is an ideal training pathway for individuals who hold a degree in any subject and are looking to become a qualified teacher.
This programme is perfect for:
- Support staff and teaching assistants looking to progress into teaching
- Unqualified teachers looking to gain Qualified Teacher Status
- Graduates or career changers looking for their first teaching role
If you're not already working in a school, you'll need to secure a school-based placement before starting your apprenticeship. If you need support, our expert team is here to help you find the perfect school placement before your training begins.
To apply for this programme, you must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject with a minimum 2:2 classification*
- Have achieved at least grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and mathematics (or equivalent)
- If applying for Primary specialism, have also achieved grade 4 (C) in a science subject
- Must have held residency in the UK for the last three years*
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How will I train to become an English teacher?
Apprentice English teachers can start their training in either June or September 2025. Over 12 months, you will complete practical training while being employed in a school. Throughout the programme, 1 day a week (20%) of your time will be dedicated to off-the-job training delivered by Best Practice Network.
Following the 12 months of teacher training and the recommendation of QTS, you will undertake a three-month End-Point Assessment (EPA). Upon successful completion of the EPA, you will be awarded the Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship qualification.
- Induction: you will have your first day of learning and ITT Induction before the start of your training to help you prepare for the programme
- Term 1: you will be in your host school this term. Training in school four days a week and attending online or in-person training one day a week
- Term 2: you will spend 6 weeks in a contrasting school placement. This placement will be organised by our placement co-ordinators
- Term 3: you will return to your host school to prepare for the recommendation of QTS
- Term 4: End Point Assessment for Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification
What will I be teaching?
As an English teacher, you’ll inspire students by delivering the National Curriculum for English.
Your lessons will cover key areas, including:
- Reading
- Writing
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Spoken English
Why become an English teacher?
As an English teacher, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students to develop the communication skills they need to succeed in all areas of life.
Make a real difference: You'll equip students with the communication skills they need to thrive in all areas of life. Whether it's developing their own voice, finding the literature they love, or guiding them to tackle their exams with confidence.
Ignite a love for learning: Open the door to endless possibilities. Inspire a passion for reading, writing, and critical thinking that will shape your students’ futures.
Be creative in the classroom: Bring English to life with exciting lessons. Whether it’s drama, debates, or storytelling, you’ll spark curiosity and make every class unforgettable.
How do teachers make a difference to young people's lives?
Why choose Best Practice Network for your teacher training?
Ofsted Outstanding: provider of the DfE’s full teacher progression pathway, supporting student teachers from entry into teaching through to executive leadership.
20+ Years Experience: Delivering teacher training and professional qualifications for teachers, school leaders, support staff and early years professionals.
Subject & Phase Specific Groups: As a leading national provider our enrolment enables student teachers to train alongside peers specific to their phase, subject and specialism.
Local Placement: Our network of 500+ schools provides our student teachers local access to in-school placements.
Supporting Wellbeing: Our pathway is QTS-only helping support student teacher capacity and wellbeing on their journey into teaching.
Award-Winning: Best Practice Network has been named Education Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year for the past two years.
100% of our 2023/24 graduate teachers have secured employment for September
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What qualifications do I need to train to be an English teacher?
To train to teach English, you will need:
- GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
- A keen interest in, and passion for, English literature and English language
- If we think you might need to top up your English knowledge, we might recommend that you to undertake some subject knowledge enhancement before you start your teacher training
The Application Process
You can apply directly through our website below. After an initial check, we will then contact you to arrange an interview. Once a successful interview has been completed and you have accepted a place to train to teach with BPN, we will then search for a school placement for you (if you do not already have a school that is willing to support your training).
How can I prepare for a secondary teacher training interview?
- Consider why you want to teach in a secondary school and why you want to train to teach your subject
- Reflect on why you've chosen to apply for either the teacher apprenticeship or fee-funded route
- Identify some personal qualities or characteristics that you possess that would make you a suitable secondary teacher
- Think about some examples of skills or knowledge from your education or work history that you could share at interview that demonstrate your potential to train to teach, e.g. your knowledge of your chosen subject, previous experience of working with children or young people etc
- Familiarise yourself with the Secondary National Curriculum and your chosen subject's Programme of Study and use these to identify your strengths and areas for development in terms of your subject knowledge
- Research lesson plans and resources that are available for teaching your chosen subject using Oak National Academy or BBC Bitesize as a starting point
- Brush up on your literacy and numeracy skills so you are well-prepared for the Maths and Written Tasks
- Where possible, talk to current teachers or trainees so you can find out more about the teaching profession and the role of a secondary school teacher
- Research current issues in education using Schools Week or TES and think about how these might affect pupils, teachers and schools. Prepare any questions that you want to ask us about the Secondary ITT programme and/or training to teach
- Think about whether there's any important information that you need to share with us that would help you to access the programme, if you are offered a place. This could include reasonable adjustments, a learning support plan, or anything else you feel you may need support with.
Apply Here
The Teacher Apprenticeship is a school-based training programme designed to help staff currently working in schools take the next step and become a qualified English teacher.
Funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, this pathway will allow you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification in just 15 months.
During your apprenticeship, you will be employed at your current school and receive a salary of between £21k-£27k per year on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale (UNQ1).
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