Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2023 and July 2024)

The Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) is ‘dual-professional’, having first achieved competence in a vocational or subject specialism and then subsequently trained as a teacher. This means that many teachers in the Education and Training Sector (ETS) begin teaching as a second, or even later, career. The LST role is pivotal to the success of traineeship and apprenticeship programmes, in delivering effective vocational education and training that meets both learners’ and employers’ needs. LSTs teach young people and adults within all parts of the ETS, including: work based/independent training provision; further, adult and higher education; offender-learning; and the voluntary sector. LSTs are responsible for planning and delivering learning that is current, relevant, challenging, and that inspires learners to engage and achieve their full potential. LSTs collaborate closely with colleagues and other ETS professionals in supporting learner progress. LSTs ensure the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of learners. The expected duration of this apprenticeship is 18 months; this does not include the EPA period, which is usually a further 8-12 weeks.

Industry related placement and employment required.

With the employer’s approval, the LST could progress onto curriculum/training leadership roles following an adequate period of experience teaching at this level, within the sector.

On-programme training and assessment for the knowledge, skills and behaviours defined in the Standard. Off-job training in support of the acquisition of: • knowledge, skills and behaviours within the Standard • current sector/specialist knowledge including ICT skills • working towards Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (if not already achieved)

Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End Point Assessment (EPA).

This course is delivered by a combination of highly experienced and qualified lecturers and industry experts.

On-programme knowledge, skills and behaviours achieved and confirmed by the employer. Optional Qualifications (these can be included in the apprenticeship at an additional cost): • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent) • Level 2 Safeguarding

Every 12 weeks

Ongoing Formative and summative assessment developing towards completing the required End Point Assessments (EPA), observations, professional discussions and reflective accounts all contribute to the completion and assessment of this standard.

Individual employers may set any entry requirements but these may typically include: - Competence in vocational and/or specialist subject at an appropriate level - Confirmation of current vocational/specialist subject knowledge - Up to date knowledge of workplace practice - A willingness to continue to develop personal ICT skills to a level in-line with the LST role - Reference to the Education and Training Foundation’s (2022) Minimum Core Guidance, and any subsequent updates. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. - For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.

Experience within the training and education sector is desirable

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