Priory Apprenticeships
Education Team Leader (Level 3)
Strong leadership drives performance and growth. The Team Leader Apprenticeship develops confident leaders who can motivate teams, manage resources and deliver results.
This specialist apprenticeship develops confident, capable leaders within educational settings, equipping them with the skills to manage teams, drive performance, and support strategic goals in schools, academies, and other learning environments.
Apprentices gain expertise in leading and developing staff, managing change, improving operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. With a strong focus on communication, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement, this programme is ideal for aspiring or existing team leaders in roles such as pastoral leads, curriculum coordinators, and support service managers. It’s a proven pathway to leadership success in education.
Duration
15 months + 3 months assessment period
Delivery Method
Delivered via a monthly workshop at our academy in Lincoln. Training can also be delivered at the employer site, and is supported through regular visits from our Occupational Experts. Reach out if your business has a particular need.
Assessment
- Topic presentation
- Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Funding
Course value: £5000
Funded through the apprenticeship levy or Government co-investment
Progression Pathways
Team Leader apprentices in education develop a broad leadership skillset that opens doors to a range of career opportunities within schools, academies, and other learning environments.
Typical progression routes include:
- Curriculum or Pastoral Lead
- Operations/ Office Manager
- Head of Year
- HR or People Development roles within education
Apprentices may choose to specialise in areas such as safeguarding, inclusion, or staff development, or continue their journey with senior leadership training, including the Level 5 Operations Manager or other School Leadership programmes.
"I was excited to learn that apprenticeships are not just for school-leavers, and as an established team member I could start an apprenticeship to upskill. Gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship will allow me to grow in my current role and take on more responsibility. I am really enjoying completing the apprenticeship. I have a dedicated assessor who acts as a mentor on my course. They genuinely care about my development and celebrate my contributions. It has given me the opportunity to network across the academy, meet other apprentices with similar aspirations, and has given me the chance to share my experiences and gain peer support also. Regular feedback and reviews are completed to track my progress, additional help and resources are offered when needed. I really thrive on feedback and this is one of my favourite aspects of the course. I would genuinely recommend this to anyone."
- Team Leader Apprentice