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Programme Overview & Resources

The NHS Educator Apprenticeship equips 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.

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 Who the Programme is For

 

This apprenticeship is designed for NHS staff who support the learning and development of others, including those involved in:

  • Clinical supervision

  • Student placement coordination

  • CPD delivery

  • Mentoring and preceptorships

  • Supporting apprenticeships or work-based learning

It is open to professionals across the NHS - from allied health to acute, community, and leadership roles - reflecting the diversity of today’s healthcare workforce.

NHS educator apprentices collaborating on a group activity during classroom workshop.

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 NHS educator.

Develop Practical Teaching Skills
Gain tools for inclusive teaching, assessment, curriculum design, and learner support - tailored to NHS 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.

 

Benefit from Flexible Delivery
Blended learning through monthly workshops, contextualised NHS sessions, one-to-one coaching, and self-directed study.

 

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NHS educator apprentices in discussion during Varsity Training professional development session.

Programme Structure

Delivered over 18 months (plus a 3-month End Point Assessment), the programme combines:

  • Monthly Workshops

  • Contextualised NHS Workshops (equity, inclusion, placements, AI in education)

  • One-to-One Coaching

  • E-Portfolio & Resources

  • End Point Assessment Preparation

This 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:

  • Promoting a passion for learning and high expectations

  • Outcome-based education and evidencing progress

  • Pedagogy, curriculum design, and industry knowledge

  • Evidence-informed teaching and safe use of technology

 

  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion in education

  • Professional relationships and collaboration

  • Legal, ethical, and safeguarding responsibilities

  • Resilience, adaptability, and sustainable practice

  • Supporting learner progression and next steps

Programme Resources

Explore key resources that provide a clear picture of the NHS Educator Apprenticeship - what it involves, how it is delivered, and the impact it is already making.

Apprenticeship Overview

An at-a-glance guide to the NHS Educator Apprenticeship. It outlines who the programme is for, how it is delivered, and the key duties covered. It also shows alignment with 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 NHS learning environments.

 

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.

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National Educator Workforce Strategy 

Sets out the national priorities for developing and supporting the NHS educator workforce, helping you align your practice with wider NHS workforce goals.

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Pillar 3 - Education

From the Advanced Practice Framework 

Focuses on the educator’s role in advanced clinical practice, promoting self-directed learning, reflective development, and aligning teaching to national standards.

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Ready to take the next steps?

The NHS 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. 

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Proudly working with partner organisations including Sirona Care & Health, UHNM, Gloucestershire Hospitals, Bristol City Council, and BNSSG ICB