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This apprenticeship is designed to provide leaders with the tools and techniques to grow the quality of teaching and learning across schools and Multi-Academy Trusts. Participants complete the Assessor/ Coach Apprenticeship standard alongside a technical certificate created by education sector training experts Olevi.
An advanced skills coach will use progressive strategies and approaches to assist others in defining individual and organisational objectives, clarifying priorities and creating momentum within an organisation.
This programme will teach learners to coach and mentor colleagues and pupils to improve their learning, leadership and wellbeing. Apprentices will learn how to design their own coaching models to fit their work context, enabling them to plan, implement and evaluate an improvement project to develop an aspect of coaching within a team.
By providing specific and advanced skills and strategies in coaching, mentoring and assessing, schools and trusts will have staff that are able to communicate with individuals and lead and grow teams more effectively. Honed active listening skills will enable coaches to ask powerful questions and provide greater clarity and generate deep thinking for those they work with.
Higher coaching and assessing skills creates effective leaders who foster a growth culture by raising aspirations, providing meaningful feedback and holding people accountable. They empower individuals to drive their organisation forward by embedding a collaborative culture of continual, sustained improvement to realise both professional and organisational goals.
The Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours covered during your apprenticeship training.
How we deliver the apprenticeship and how it is assessed in your end-point assessment.
View the overview document below that explains the apprenticeship in more detail.
Whilst any entry requirements will be a matter for individual employers, an apprentice will have achieved maths and English Level 2 qualifications applicable for teaching and Non- teaching staff within schools
The programme has been designed for delivery online and/or face-to-face. Our COVID safe delivery model means staff can complete their training anywhere, including the office, training room or even from home with the support of a City Skills tutor.
Mandatory training sessions are completed on a bi-weekly basis using secure web-based software.
This programme consists of six focused sessions of three-hour duration followed by a series of related post-session challenges, completed over a 12-15month period. Apprentices will attend their tutorials before completing guided study for the rest of that day.
Our courses start at various points in the year, typically every 4 months. All enrolments must be completed two weeks before the 1st Digital classroom session.
Following successful completion of the Gateway, the meeting to determine if you are ready to undertake EPA, you will proceed to end-point assessment (EPA).
The EPA is undertaken by an independent assessment organisation chosen by your employer. The End Point assessment components are:
The overall grade of Fail, Pass or Distinction will be determined by the End Point Assessment organisation.
Sonia Khan2025-09-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve really enjoyed learning from Anthony during this course. He has explained the topics clearly and is always patient and approachable whenever I have questions. I appreciated how Anthony has made the lessons engaging and took the time to ensure everyone is keeping up. C Smith2025-09-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have just finished my L5 CIPD People Professional Apprenticeship with City Skills and was awarded a distinction! None of this would have been possible without the advice and support from my tutor, Jim Blythe, who was fantastic from start to finish. I have previously done the L3 Apprenticeship through City Skills with Jim and specifically wanted to be in the cohort he was teaching . Thanks Jim for everything :-) Katy Batchelor2025-08-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am studying my Level 5 People Profesional apprenticeship after completing my Level 3 with City Skills. City Skills has been a great choice for my apprenticeships and I have been supported throughout. I look forward to working through the Level 5 course. I would recommend them as a provider. Richard Brown2025-08-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve just completed my Level 5 Operations Management apprenticeship with City Skills, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From start to finish, the support, structure, and quality of the programme have been outstanding. A huge thank you in particular to my tutor, Anthony Hari, who has been absolutely fantastic throughout. His knowledge, guidance, and encouragement made a real difference to my learning journey - he's a real credit to City Skills. I’d highly recommend City Skills to anyone considering an apprenticeship. maegan ross2025-08-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am currently in the middle of my EPA with City Skills, they have been nothing but supportive and motivating throughout the whole process. Excellent communication skills and go above and beyond to meet your learning needs and wants. I would highly recommend Bowen Hagger-Utting2025-08-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a fantastic organisation that has allowed me to achieve so much more than I could have ever imagined. Thank you to anthony Hari, Jim Blythe and the rest of the team. Unparalleled skill and excellence is all I can say! Jemma Bennett2025-07-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am currently completing my CIPD People Professional apprenticeship with City Skills and have been impressed with coordination and teaching throughout the course. I am in the final 6-8 months of study, my tutor has been a great support with engaging classroom content on a fortnightly basis, and regular review meetings. The assignment support is very useful and I know my development coach is available if any extra support is needed. The process for completing the apprenticeship has been straightforward and explained throughout and we regularly visit the course expectations. I am enjoying completing the course and am glad I chose City Skills to do this with. chris scott2025-05-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am close to completing my City Skills level 4 course. I have got a good development coach Josh and am happy to recommend this training provider. Jonathan Davies2025-04-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. City Skills have been really supportive during my apprenticeship, providing support and guidance from the very being. Extremely helpful when needed and would recommend City Skills to others looking for an apprenticeship
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