Policy Officer Apprentice - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Department for Education

Department for Education

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £25,900
Job grade:

Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Apprenticeship
Business area:
DFE
Skills Group
Professional and Technical Education
Type of role:
Policy
Project Delivery
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

Manchester, North West England, M1 2

WD :
Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2

FJ :
City of Westminster, London (region), SW1P 3BTAbout the job

Job summary:

At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made.

We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them.

We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Equality and Diversity - Department for Education

Who we are

The Department for Education is responsible for education, children's social services, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England.

We work to achieve a highly educated society in which opportunity is equal for all, no matter your background or family circumstances.

T Levels
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual to join us as an apprentice and work on a key Secretary of State priority - the delivery of T Levels

We are currently undertaking a major overhaul of England's Technical Education system and the qualifications within it, with the introduction of the new T Levels from September 2020.

This huge reform programme is a top departmental and Prime Ministerial priority.

In the Post-16 Skills Plan (published in July 2016), the Government agreed to implement all recommendations made by the independent panel on technical education.

This included the introduction of 15 clear routes into skilled employment. These routes will provide the framework for new two-year, classroom-based technical qualifications known as T Levels, at level 3.

One T Level will be the equivalent of three A Levels and 20% of the course will be as a substantial work placement.

They will be challenging courses that involve approximately 50% more learning hours than traditional technical level 3 routes.

These programmes have been co-designed with employers to ensure they will give young people the skills they need to do the jobs of the future.

This is especially important given the current pressure on the economy caused by Covid-19.

The Government is putting in significant support, £500m a year has been committed to support T levels, and £133m capital funding so far to support implementation.

This is backed by a substantial implementation programme to develop and deliver the new programmes and qualifications.

Job description:

Industry Placements

One of the recommendations made by Lord Sainsbury was that every 16-19 year old student studying a T Level will be entitled to a high-quality, substantial industry placement (minimum of 45 working days) with an employer in an industry relevant to the learner's field of study.

Successful completion of this industry placement will be a requirement for the T Level.

This is a significant change to the generic 2 week work experience most students currently undertake.

It will therefore be a significant challenge for employers to be able to identify and resource these new industry placements, at the quantity and quality needed, and for providers to make relationships with the right employers and adequately prepare their students.

Without a pipeline of employers to offer placements, there is a significant risk to the successful delivery of T Levels.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team, committed to people's development. Our team is flexible and collaborative, working across multiple sites and with several other policy and delivery teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain a Level 4 apprenticeship in Policy.

As this role includes completion of the Policy Officer (Level 4) please check the eligibility requirements below using the apprenticeship standard: Policy officer / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

You must have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date and not be undertaking another apprenticeship at the same time.
You must not already have a substantial amount of the skills and knowledge that is covered in the contents of the apprenticeship standard.
You must not have already worked in a similar role, or your previous learning, and/or work experience covers the contents (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours) of the apprenticeship standard.
You already have all the skills and knowledge that is covered in the contents of the apprenticeship standard.
You have already worked in