Upcoming Cohort: Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship for Education
We are now enrolling for our March 2026 cohort.
About the Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship for Education
Wellbeing for Education, part of TPC Health, is committed to strengthening the education
sector through high-quality, evidence-based coaching training. Our programmes bring the
benefits of coaching directly into school environments, supporting improvements in staff
retention, engagement, and succession planning.
The Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship is designed to develop confident and
skilled coaching practitioners who can embed coaching principles across a wide range of
educational contexts — including Local Authority advisory teams, MATs, Trusts, Federations,
and individual schools.
Learners are supported to use coaching as a powerful vehicle for change with individuals,
teams, and systems. The programme builds capability in:
- Advanced communication techniques
- Structured coaching models
- Understanding human behaviour and motivation
- Strengthening team dynamics
- Leading organisational change
Apprentices develop a strong, reflective coaching identity and gain the confidence to apply
coaching to enhance performance, wellbeing, and school culture.
Coaching in education is a vital driver of empowerment, self-management, and high morale,
enabling people and teams to thrive.
Undertaking this apprenticeship will give you:
Knowledge
Participants gain a clear understanding of the foundations of effective coaching, including:
- Psychological and behavioural concepts that support self-awareness, motivation, and positive change.
- Theories of learning, reflection, and development.
- Ethical principles, contracting, and professional boundaries.
- Communication and relationship dynamics.
- The role of inclusion, values, and personal identity in shaping coaching practice.
- An overview of coaching models and how to apply them in different contexts.
Skills
The programme builds practical coaching skills that can be applied in real-world settings, including:
- Structuring coaching relationships with clear goals, outcomes, and ethical practice.
- Asking powerful questions, listening deeply, and offering effective feedback.
- Navigating emotionally charged or complex conversations with care and confidence.
- Supporting mindset and behaviour change, particularly in health and wellbeing contexts.
- Integrating coaching into leadership, supervision, and team development.
Behaviours
Participants embody the mindset and presence of a professional coach through:
- Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and reflective discipline.
- Ethical integrity, clear boundaries, and a focus on impact.
- Inclusivity, empathy, and respect for diverse perspectives.
- A commitment to ongoing growth and learning.
- Acting as ambassadors for coaching within their teams, services, or systems.
Developmental Outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will have:
- A confident, well-formed coaching identity.
- The maturity and presence to coach in complex, high-trust environments.
- Practitioner-level capability recognised by the EMCC.
- The ability to embed coaching into their day-to-day roles.
Who is it for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for professionals in education who want to develop or embed
coaching within their role, including:
- Headteachers
- Senior Leaders
- Middle Leaders
- Wellbeing Leads
Benefits of the Apprenticeship
Our fully funded Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship for Education equips you to
integrate coaching into your role, enabling you to embed a coaching culture that enhances
wellbeing, effectiveness, and overall school performance.
- Achieve a recognised Level 5 Coaching Professional qualification.
- Gain EMCC EQA Practitioner Level industry recognition.
- Strengthen leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Access expert coaching supervision and practical experience.
- Receive one-to-one tutor support, pastoral care, and a dedicated learning platform.
Find Out More
Transform the way you work and support others with our Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship. Get in touch with us today to learn more.
