Programme Overview & Resources
The Educator Apprenticeship equips health and social care professionals with the skills, confidence, and recognition to become outstanding educators. This page brings together everything you need to understand how the programme works, the benefits it delivers, and the resources that underpin its quality.
Register your InterestThis apprenticeship is suitable for all educators working across a variety of roles within health and social care. It supports anyone involved in learning and workforce development, including:
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Clinical supervision
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Student placement coordination
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CPD delivery
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Mentoring and preceptorships
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Supporting apprenticeships or work-based learning
Open to all health and social care professionals, the programme reflects the diversity of today’s healthcare workforce and the shared commitment to developing others.
What You’ll Gain
By completing the programme, apprentices will:
Achieve a Recognised Qualification
Complete the programme with a nationally recognised Level 5 teaching qualification that enhances your credibility and professional development as an educator.
Develop Practical Teaching Skills
Gain tools for inclusive teaching, assessment, curriculum design, and learner support - tailored to NHS and social care environments.
Align with Key NHS Frameworks
Study aligned to the AHP Educator Career Framework, Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Pillar 3 (Education), and the National Educator Workforce Strategy.
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Benefit from Flexible Delivery
Blended learning through monthly workshops, contextualised sessions, one-to-one coaching, and self-directed study.
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Programme Structure
Delivered over 14 months (plus a 3-month Apprenticeship Assessment), the programme combines:
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Monthly Workshops
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Contextualised Workshops (Equity in Learning, AI and the Educators role, Learner placement innovation and Safe Learning Environments)
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One-to-One Coaching
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E-Portfolio & Resources
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Apprenticeship Assessment Preparation
The 14-month duration is based on full-time employment but can be adjusted for part-time roles, allowing for a slightly extended timeline where required. This flexible structure ensures learning is applied directly to practice, supporting both individual development and workforce capacity.
Key Topics & Duties
Apprentices work towards the national Learning and Skills Teacher apprenticeship standard, covering:
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Promoting a passion for learning and high expectations
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Outcome-based education and evidencing progress
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Pedagogy, curriculum design, and industry knowledge
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Evidence-informed teaching and safe use of technology
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Equality, diversity, and inclusion in education
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Professional relationships and collaboration
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Legal, ethical, and safeguarding responsibilities
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Resilience, adaptability, and sustainable practice
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Supporting learner progression and next steps
Programme Resources
Explore key resources that provide a clear picture of the Educator Apprenticeship – what it involves, how it is delivered, and the wider learning environments and sector insights that shape effective educator practice.
Apprenticeship Overview
An at-a-glance guide to the Educator Apprenticeship. It outlines who the programme is for, how it is delivered, and the key duties covered. It also shows alignment with key NHS frameworks and highlights contextualised workshops, plus details on duration, entry requirements, funding, and assessment.
6-Month Evaluation Report
This report shares feedback from apprentices at the halfway point of the programme. It highlights high levels of satisfaction, examples of new teaching practices being applied, and the positive impact already seen across health and social care learning environments.
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Bridging the Gap: Social Care Workforce Expansion
A short resource and 4-minute video exploring the benefits of social care placements for healthcare learners. Highlights how diverse learning environments strengthen clinical education, and provides practical ideas for using this video in induction, curriculum planning and learner preparation.
External Key Reference Documents
These national resources provide useful guidance and standards for NHS educators. They’re a valuable reference during your apprenticeship and in your ongoing professional development.
AHP Educator Career Framework
Outlines the knowledge, skills, and behaviours expected of healthcare educators at every stage of their career. Use it to assess your current competencies and plan for progression.
National Educator Workforce StrategyÂ
Sets out the national priorities for developing and supporting the NHS educator workforce, helping you align your practice with wider NHS workforce goals.
Pillar 3 - Education
From the Advanced Practice FrameworkÂ
Focuses on the educator’s role in advanced clinical practice, promoting self-directed learning, reflective development, and aligning teaching to national standards.
Ready to take the next steps?
The Educator Apprenticeship is already supporting professionals across the system to develop as confident, capable educators.
If you’d like to explore how it could support your service or workforce, contact us today.Â
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About us
The Educator Apprenticeship is brought to you by Varsity Training. We are dedicated to shaping the future of Education and Health and Social Care by providing top-tier apprenticeship programmes. Find out more.
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