The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (TDA) is an undergraduate, salaried route into the teaching profession. This programme allows successful candidates to achieve an undergraduate degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while working as an apprentice in a school.
The TDA typically spans four years. During this time, apprentices must undertake a minimum of 2,200 hours of off-the-job training, which contributes to their degree and QTS. Training is delivered by accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers and degree-awarding institutions, in collaboration with employing schools.
Apprentices on the TDA are paid in line with their employing school's pay policy for the duration of their course. The standard for the TDA has been costed at £27,000, which employers can use from their apprenticeship service account to support recruitment and course development.
Ofsted will inspect ITT delivery for all accredited ITT providers, including those offering the TDA, every four years.