Team Leader apprenticeship

About the course

The Level 3 Team Leader programme will provide you with the strong foundations for being a future manager and leader in the public, private or third sector, and develop your skills so you can advance your career.

Please note this course is available in Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, West Midlands and West Yorkshire due to funding. We also offer an equivalent apprenticeship with is available throughout England.

The level 3 diploma for the children’s workforce (early years educator) will help you to gain the essential skills so that you can make a positive difference to the lives of children.

We will develop your knowledge of early years so that you are able to support individuals in their early stages of development and through their first steps for a future successful life in developing key skills. The programme focuses on the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and the fundamental principles.

During the diploma, you’ll receive frequent teaching sessions (or remote visits) as well as being able to join remote webinars, complete the paediatric first aid course and independent tasks.

Your trainer will meet with you every month for a teaching and learning session and be on hand at all times so that you get the very best support when you need it.

All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check with their employer as part of our safe recruitment process.

To register interest, please fill out this expression of interest form.

Is this course right for you?

The Team Leader course is ideal for you if you are in a front line management role with operational or project responsibilities or you are already managing a team to achieve a shared goal.

Key responsibilities:

• You are likely to have in day-to-day work include, supporting, managing and developing team members
• Managing projects, planning and monitoring workloads and resources
• Delivering operational plans, resolving problems, and building relationships internally and externally.

This is an fantastic programme to start if you are in the early stages of a management career or are looking to develop new skills ready for your next career development opportunity.

Typical roles and occupations of apprentices undertaking the programme include:

• Supervisor
• Team Leader
• Project Officer
• Shift Supervisor
• Foreperson
• Shift Manager

What you’ll learn

You will learn the essential management skills needed to successfully fulfil your role as a manager and be able to cope and respond to everyday business challenges with confidence and clarity.

Learning topics include:

• Leading & Managing People
• Building Relationships
• Operational Management
• Project Management Finance
• Communication
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

How you’ll learn

You will be supported by our team of expert Management Trainers who operate flexibly across England.

We have created an innovative delivery model that reflects today’s fast paced learning environment, combining traditional teaching methods and practices with online learning, resources, and support.

Our blended learning programme typically includes:

• Classroom workshops
• Webinars
• Online learning
• Work-based research projects
• 1-2-1 coaching and remote support
• Progress reviews
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• End Point Assessment preparation and support