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Course Overview
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) is the complete professional teaching qualification for working in FE colleges, adult education, and post-16 training. This isn’t an introduction – it’s the full diploma you need to become a qualified teacher in further education. You’ll master lesson planning, inclusive teaching, assessment design, curriculum development, and educational theory. SJA Academia delivers this qualification online with expert teaching mentors, and we’ll support you through the QTLS application after you qualify.
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Who Should Take This Professional Teaching Qualification?
This diploma suits people committed to teaching careers in further education who need the full Level 5 qualification that colleges and training providers expect from professional lecturers and tutors.
Designed for:
FE college lecturers needing formal teaching credentials
Subject specialists wanting qualified teacher status
Experienced trainers progressing from Level 3 or 4
Career switchers entering FE teaching professionally
Apprenticeship training providers
Technical and vocational training specialists
Adult education teachers seeking QTLS status
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)
This is a serious commitment to your teaching career. Before enrolling, talk to our teaching team about entry requirements, teaching practice hours, and whether you're ready for professional teacher training.
What Do Qualified FE Teachers Earn?
Qualified FE teachers with the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching typically earn £28,000-£38,000 starting salaries, with experienced lecturers earning £38,000-£45,000 annually. Heads of department and curriculum managers earn £45,000-£55,000. Your salary depends on your college, subject specialism, location, teaching hours, and additional responsibilities. This professional teaching qualification is required by most FE colleges for permanent lecturer positions. Plus, achieving QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) status after completing this diploma opens doors to higher pay scales and management opportunities throughout your FE career.
Professional Teaching Diploma Details
Study Hours
Approximately 600+ hours total, including online learning, extensive teaching practice (minimum 100 hours with learners), observations, assignments, and portfolio development. Most students complete within 18-24 months while teaching part-time or full-time in FE settings.
Assessment Method
Extensive portfolio including detailed lesson plans, schemes of work, teaching observations, reflective practice accounts, action research, assessment strategies, and evidence of meeting professional teaching standards. You'll be formally observed teaching by qualified assessors multiple times.
Course Duration
Flexible 18-30 month completion window. This is intensive professional training, not a quick course. You'll need consistent teaching practice throughout with real FE learners to build substantial evidence.
Course Format
Online distance learning through SJA Academia's platform with dedicated teaching mentors. Access advanced teaching theory, pedagogical frameworks, and curriculum design materials. You'll need access to an FE teaching placement where you can gain a minimum 100 hours teaching practice.
Entry Requirements
You must have Level 2 maths and English qualifications before starting. You'll need subject expertise (typically degree-level or significant professional experience) in what you're teaching. You must be at least 18 years old and have access to teaching placement opportunities in FE settings.
Pricing Details
£685 total covers all 60+ credits, teaching mentorship, observation support, portfolio feedback, certification, and access to our QTLS application support service. Payment plans available - spread across 12-18 months to manage the investment in your teaching career.
Certification
Awarded by Focus Awards, regulated by Ofqual (QRN: 610/5281/4). Recognized across England by FE colleges, training providers, and the Society for Education and Training for QTLS applications. This is the qualification you need for professional FE teaching.
Support Provided
Assigned teaching mentor throughout your diploma. Teaching observation preparation and feedback. Portfolio development guidance. Assignment support. Access to pedagogical resources. Weekly online tutorials. QTLS application guidance after completion.
Focus Awards - Ofqual Regulated
Verify this Level 5 Diploma in Teaching on the Ofqual Register using QRN 610/5281/4. This is the professional teaching qualification for FE.
Wondering if you meet the entry requirements for professional teacher training?
Call +442034323249 and we'll assess your qualifications, experience, and readiness for the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching.
WhatsApp: +447481358518Why Choose SJA Academia for Your Teaching Diploma?
Completing a Level 5 teaching diploma while working is tough. You’re teaching students, completing assignments, being observed, and reflecting on practice constantly. We make it achievable without compromising quality.
Qualified Teaching Mentors
Work with experienced FE teachers who've completed their own Level 5 diplomas and achieved QTLS status. They understand teaching pressures, observation anxiety, and portfolio stress because they've been there.
Teaching Observation Support
Get preparation guidance before formal observations. Review your lesson plans with mentors. Receive constructive feedback after observations. We'll help you demonstrate teaching competence confidently.
QTLS Application Included
After completing your Level 5 Diploma in Teaching, we'll support your QTLS application through our dedicated QTLS support service. This professional status is the final step in becoming a fully qualified FE teacher.
Flexible Professional Development
Study theory online around your teaching timetable. Complete teaching practice with your actual students. Submit portfolio evidence progressively. We've designed this for working teachers, not full-time students.
Course Content
Mandatory Units
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Teaching My Subject
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Learners and Learning
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Teachers and Teaching
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Professional Practice
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Effective Digital and Online Pedagogies
Optional Units
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