Services & Support

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a flexible and cost effective way to develop skills, build capacity and support career progression. North Tyneside Learning Trust supports its partner schools to explore, promote and manage apprenticeship opportunities, working alongside local authorities, training providers and employers.

Apprenticeships can benefit both new entrants to the workforce and existing staff, offering a structured route to gain recognised qualifications while working in role. In schools, this can include developing teaching assistants, business and finance staff, site teams, early years practitioners and aspiring leaders, as well as creating pathways for young people leaving education.
If you would like to find out more about starting an apprenticeship or employing an apprentice, click here.

Using apprenticeships to upskill staff

Many schools use apprenticeships to:

For schools new to apprenticeships, this guide provides a helpful overview of how apprenticeships work.

Employing an Apprentice

NTLT Foundation Schools who do not pay the apprenticeship levy can use the Trust’s Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account to enrol and manage apprentices. Please contact Katrina Moffat before starting the recruitment or enrolment process to ensure the correct arrangements are in place.

More Services & Support

Careers Education Support

We offer a range of subsidised careers education support to help schools strengthen their careers provision, meet statutory requirements, and ensure young people have access to high-quality guidance, regardless of background or need.

Networks

Our networks bring colleagues together to share practice, build confidence and develop expertise in key areas of school improvement. They provide structured opportunities for collaboration, professional dialogue and peer support.

CDP & Professional Learning

We offer a range of subsidised professional development opportunities to support school leaders and staff across the Trust.

Local Leaders

The Trust uses the skills of leaders within the Trust to provide capacity to help other schools. This support is available in AI. Schools can apply to make use of the time of our Local Leaders to assist in developing their own expertise.

Schools of Sanctuary

North Tyneside Learning Trust leads and supports the Schools of Sanctuary programme across North Tyneside. We hold the local licence to deliver the award and work in partnership with the refugee charity Walking With (Wallsend) to support schools through the process.

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Apprenticeships