The School Sport Apprenticeship scheme provides an opportunity for schools to benefit from well trained, motivated and cost effective members of staff who can increase their capacity for delivery.

At the same time the school will create unique learning and employment opportunities for Apprentices to earn while they learn. Over 50 schools are now recruiting a School Sport Apprentice in the North West.

The Apprenticeship training is fully funded by the Skills Funded Agency so if you are a school thinking of employing an apprentice please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you are a potential candidate please check www.apprenticeships.org.uk for vacancies. 

• Increase capacity within the school to deliver PE and School Sport.
• Increase capacity to work in the local community and feeder schools.
• Increase job opportunities in the local community.
• Access free training for your staff.
• Provide unique workplace learning opportunities.
• Cost effective method to build a workforce.
• Good PR as a school that invests in young people.

The framework consists of:

• Level 2 NVQ in Activity Leadership awarded by 1st4Sport Qualifications.
  This qualification is achieved on the job and accredits what the apprentice does in their day to day role.
   
• Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport supported by the Association for PE Professionals and awarded by 1st4Sport Qualifications.
  This qualificationis achieved off the job. We deliver the taught element of the course in school holidays so as not to affect the school timetable.
   
• Level 2 Certificate in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning awarded by 1st4Sport Qualifications.
  This qualification is delivered at the start of the apprenticeship as part of the induction.
   
• Key Skills
  Key Skills can include English, Maths and ICT. These qualifications are delivered throughout the apprenticeship if required by the learner.