A new apprenticeship presents a “glorious” opportunity for those without a degree to train to teach, will help bring under-represented groups into the profession and give schools a much-needed option to spend levy funding.
But proponents of the move face an uphill battle to convince sceptics about the quality of the route, as unions warn it must not erode teachers’ pay and conditions.
So, will the proposed non-graduate apprenticeship provide a solution to the sector’s long-standing recruitment issues? Schools Week takes a look…
The government announced last month that a long-awaited apprenticeship route into teaching for non-graduates will launch next year.
