Your route into teaching: Degree Apprenticeships at DMU

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Discover how Degree Apprenticeships at DMU can be your pathway into teaching, combining paid work, hands-on experience and a degree
About the Webinar
Schools and trusts are experiencing ongoing challenges with teacher recruitment, retention and workforce development. The Teaching Degree Apprenticeship provides a practical, funded route into teaching that enables schools to develop talent from within, while apprentices work and gain a salary.

In this live online session, you will learn how the apprenticeship works in practice, how it supports workforce planning and retention, and what it means for your staff development strategy. You’ll hear directly from programme lecturers, employers, partners, and an apprentice currently on the programme, with the chance to ask questions throughout.

Who should attend
This session is designed for:

Trust leaders and senior leadership teams
Headteachers and deputy heads
HR and workforce development leads
School business managers
Schools and trusts experiencing recruitment and retention challenges
Schools exploring alternative routes into teaching
Teaching assistants and support staff considering teacher training
What you will learn
How the Teaching Degree Apprenticeship works
Work and study balance
Support structures
Benefits for schools and individuals
Who can apply, typical entry requirements, and how this route supports both career changers and existing school staff.
There will be time for a live Q&A with the presenters and apprentice.

Speakers
Stephen Kelly – Business Development Manager, De Montfort University
Rachel Rouncefield – Senior Lecturer
Julie Summers Rola – Programme Leader
Sara McAdam – The Mead Education Trust
Apprentice speaker – To be confirmed
Why this matters
The Teaching Degree Apprenticeship enables schools to recruit and retain talented staff while supporting their journey to become fully qualified teachers. With tuition fully funded and structured support in place, this route offers a sustainable response to workforce pressures and long-term planning.

For further information about the programme and eligibility, visit the DMU Teaching Degree Apprenticeship page. For follow-up discussions or support with next steps, contact [email protected].

*The joining link will be shared with attendees 2 days before the event