The Team leader/supervisor programme is aimed at first line managers, team leaders, and supervisors who are directly involved with day-to-day management and work allocation.

Eligibility

As funding for this programme comes via the Apprenticeship Levy, there is firm eligibility criteria that learners must satisfy. Learners must:

  • Already be a manager, team leader or supervisor
  • Already possess evidence of - or be willing to achieve (prior to starting the programme) - Maths and English at GCSE Level A - C/4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 (Numeracy and Literacy) or NARIC equivalent
  • Work for at least 30 hours per week
  • Have a contract of employment that lasts at least as long as the length of the programme
  • Have the right to work and live in the UK
  • Not already possess a qualification in the same subject as the apprenticeship at the same or a higher level
  • Spend at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship

Full eligibility checks will take place at the formal application stage.

If you are unsure of whether you meet the criteria for this programme, please contact pod-team-supervisor-programme@york.ac.uk. There is funding available for staff wishing to gain English and Maths qualifications and we can also advise on other options for development.