The Dean Trust
At The Dean Trust, we know that the skills and dedication of our employees are essential for our success. We have developed our People Strategy to create an ambitious organisational culture which is proactive, agile and enables all employees to flourish. Our People Strategy sets key strategic commitments to attract, retain and develop a talented workforce. We are positive that these commitments will enable our employees to have fulfilling and impactful careers.
Our vision is for all our pupils to BELIEVE in themselves, ACHIEVE their potential and SUCCEED in their journey through life.
Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs
Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin successful leadership of teacher development. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLTD is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin successful leadership of culture and behaviour in a school. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLBC is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed senior leaders looking to improve their leadership capability. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQSL is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's flagship NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) to the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin the successful leadership of teaching. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLT is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Teaching (NPQLT) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
Designed for aspiring or recently appointed headteachers looking to improve their leadership capability. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQH is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's flagship NPQ for Headship (NPQH) to the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.
AI Practitioner for Schools Level 4 Apprenticeship
A fully funded apprenticeship that prepares school staff to coordinate the ethical and effective use of AI and automation across schools and trusts. The programme prepares apprentices for roles including AI Coordinator, AI Implementation Lead, Digital and AI Lead and Automation and Systems Lead.
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships
Our programme offers a flexible approach to learning for both the school and learner, whereby all learners will gain the fundamental knowledge and develop the skills required to support teachers to enhance pupil learning.
They will learn how to promote self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem. Learning gained will include a greater knowledge and understanding of whole class teaching that will support potential progression to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status. Learners will also be able to personalise their pathways based on their choice of specialist area(s).
Our programme offers a flexible approach to learning for both schools and learners, with a strong emphasis on the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) pathway. This ensures that all learners acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to support teachers in enhancing pupil learning, both in groups and individually. By doing so, learners help ensure that pupils understand their assignments, know their learning objectives, and stay focused to make progress.
The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5 is a 18-month long apprenticeship that prepares individuals to support learners across various educational settings, including primary, secondary, special schools, and further education institutions.
Coaching in Education
The Coaching in Education Apprenticeship Level 5 offers staff in schools the opportunity to develop as confident, evidence-informed coaches—rooted in the realities of education.
For Early Years professionals who coach others, formally or informally, and want to refine their practice. Gain a complete toolkit of proven coaching techniques – from active listening and structured feedback to goal setting and solution-focused conversations – all tailored to the Early Years context.