Course dates for 2022-23
Our HLTA Preparation Course 2022-23 has recently finished, but we look forward to welcoming another cohort soon. Dates of the next intake will be announced in due course - register your interest to be alerted as soon as the dates are available.
The Process
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Request information
Email APPpartnership@chester.ac.uk to get more information and register your interest.
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Apply
Once applications are open, complete and return your application form.
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Preparation course
Attend the Preparation course via our virtual classroom over six afternoons. All sessions take place from 1pm to 4pm.
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Assessment
Assessment by Regional Provider of Assessment (HLTA North). This involves a 3-hour visit to your workplace by the Assessor to interview you, your Headteacher/Representative and another qualified Teacher, to verify the evidence in your written tasks. (N.B. there is NO classroom observation).
Funding
Some candidates are funded, either in full or part, by their employers as part of the commitment to continuing professional development for all staff.
Others are self-funded, seeing the HLTA status as an investment which enhances their career prospects and a tool to open the door to new opportunities.
Programme Structure
Learning:
6 day (afternoons only) prescribed course via Microsoft Teams.
Assessment:
Assessment by Regional Provider of Assessment (HLTA North). This involves a 3-hour visit to your workplace by the Assessor to interview you, your Headteacher/Representative and another qualified Teacher, to verify the evidence in your written tasks. (N.B. there is NO classroom observation).
Careers:
Many candidates take on interesting and challenging roles within their own schools.
Entry requirements:
In order to be eligible for the programme and for HLTA assessment, applicants must:
- be employed in a school
- have the full support of their headteacher
- attend all mandatory sessions of the course
- have appropriate level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (these are normally GCSE grade C and above or Adult Literacy and Numeracy level 2).
As part of the application process, candidates must provide original certificates as proof of having gained level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. If a candidate does not have their original certificates, they can apply to the awarding body for replacement certificates or a confirmation of results letter. Awarding bodies normally make a charge for this service. If a candidate does not hold the necessary qualifications, access tests are available upon request (please note there is a fee per test).