Your route into teaching: Degree Apprenticeships at DMU

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 – Trust 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 Apprenticeships@dmu.ac.uk.

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