Taking Teaching Further
At Lincoln College, the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme is more than a pathway into teaching, it’s a chance to live our purpose to Realise Aspirations; Shape Futures; and Serve our Communities.
By supporting industry professionals to transition into education, TTF strengthens our employer-led curriculum and ensures that learners benefit from up to date industry knowledge in sectors that matter most to our region including construction, aerospace and defence, health and social care, and the visitor economy.
With mentoring, reduced teaching hours and funded qualifications, participants are empowered to deliver exceptional teaching that not only equips learners with vital digital and technical skills, but also fosters the ambitious spirit at the heart of our 2030 vision.
Through TTF, we are developing the next generation of inspirational educators who will help Lincoln College achieve national leadership in skills delivery, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our students, staff, and communities.
If you'd like the chance to make a difference and pass on your skills and experience to young people who are eager to learn the trade from experts, then please contact us today.
What Is Taking Teaching Further?
Taking Teaching Further (TTF) is a 2 year programme (in a permanent role) that supports Further Education (FE) providers to recruit and provide early career support to those with relevant knowledge and industry experience to retrain as FE teachers.
What Knowledge and Experience is Needed?
There are certain criteria recruits must meet to be eligible for TTF funding:
Be new to teaching. This means that you do not already hold a level 5, or higher, teaching qualification and not previously been in a substantive teaching position. Those in roles that supported a teacher (e.g. Teaching Assistants), or undertook some teaching activities as part of their studies (e.g. a PhD), or have undertaken some ad hoc teaching that does not exceed 1 year in length in total across all occasions, could be eligible, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria.
Start(ed) in post between 1 February 2025 and 31 January 2026.
Have, or be working towards, a Level 2 qualification in English and maths.
Have a Level 3 qualification, or adequate industry experience, in their subject area. Colleges can use their discretion when considering a trainee’s experience, including relevant professional experience, to determine whether their subject knowledge is sufficiently robust to allow them to teach their chosen subject.
Be recruited to a permanent role on a minimum of 0.5 FTE.
Be recruited to a face-to-face teaching role, or a role with a hybrid delivery model that includes live online lessons and some face-to-face teaching.
Be recruited to one of the eligible subject areas/disciplines.
Support for Applicants through Taking Teaching Further
If you’re joining Lincoln College through the Taking Teaching Further programme, you’ll be fully supported as you transition into teaching:
Funded Training
We’ll cover the cost of a recognised teaching qualification (such as the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or the Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship).
Reduced Teaching Load
In your first two years, your timetable will allow you more time to focus on your studies, lesson planning and professional development.
Dedicated Mentoring
You’ll be paired with an experienced mentor who will guide you, provide feedback, and support your classroom practice.
Team Teaching & Work Shadowing
You’ll gain confidence by working alongside experienced colleagues before taking on full responsibility for classes.
Professional Development
Regular training opportunities will help you strengthen your teaching skills and keep your industry knowledge at the heart of your practice.
Career Pathway
At Lincoln College, TTF is the start of a rewarding career in education, with clear routes to progress and grow as part of our employer-led teaching community.