Our Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship
Our Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship
At TPC Health we are committed to transforming the education sector through coaching. Our evidence-based programmes support teachers, education leaders and support staff create the conditions in which pupils and colleagues can thrive.
The Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship is designed to develop confident, skilled coaching practitioners who can embed coaching principles across schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts. It supports learners to use coaching as a vehicle for change —with individuals, teams and whole systems. Apprentices master advanced communication techniques, structured coaching models and a deep understanding of learning psychology and motivation.
Coaching is a powerful enabler of self-directed learning and wellbeing. It enhances reflective practice and professional dialogue, it lifts staff morale, reduces turnover and supports strategic improvement planning.
This apprenticeship is ideal for professionals in education who want to weave coaching into everyday practice. It is especially suited to those who guide others in behaviour change, personal development or leadership growth.
Benefits of the Apprenticeship
- Develop a recognised Level 5 Coaching Professional qualification.
- Industry recognition with the EMCC EQA at Practitioner Level.
- Enhance leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Build confidence in supporting colleagues’ wellbeing and career growth.
- Gain practical coaching experience with supervision from industry experts.
- Access one-to-one tutor support, pastoral care, and a dedicated learning platform.
Our funded Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship will equip you with the skills to integrate coaching into your role, improving pupil outcomes, your own wellbeing and whole-school effectiveness.
Roles
Some of the roles that are benefiting from this apprenticeship include:
- Middle & Senior Leaders – phase leaders, SLT, heads of department, assistant/deputy heads, headteachers
- Pastoral, SEND & Inclusion Leads – driving culture, wellbeing and equity
- Mentors & Wellbeing Leads – supporting staff development and resilience
- MAT & LA Central Teams – HR, talent, CPD and school-improvement partners
- Teaching & Learning Coaches – refining classroom practice and reflective dialogue
- Early Career Teacher Mentors – embedding coaching in induction and support
- Behaviour, Attendance & Safeguarding Officers – holding solution-focused conversations with stakeholders
Please contact us if you would like to discuss whether this might be relevant to your role.
Undertaking this apprenticeship will give you:
Knowledge
Participants gain a clear understanding of the foundations of effective coaching, including:
- Psychological and behavioural concepts that underpin motivation and change
- Theories of learning, reflection and professional development
- Ethical principles, contracting and boundaries in an education context
- Communication and relationship dynamics within diverse stakeholder groups
- The influence of inclusion, values and identity on coaching practice
- A range of coaching models and their application across education settings
Skills
The programme builds practical coaching skills that can be applied in real-world settings, including:
- Structuring coaching relationships with clear goals and outcomes
- Asking powerful questions, listening deeply and offering meaningful feedback
- Navigating emotionally charged or complex discussions with confidence
- Supporting mindset and behaviour change to enhance performance and wellbeing
- Integrating coaching into leadership, supervision, team development and community engagement
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 measurable impact
- Inclusivity, empathy and respect for diverse perspectives
- Commitment to ongoing growth and learning
- Acting as ambassadors for coaching within their schools, trusts or services
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 daily practice—from staff development and wellbeing support to strategic leadership and organisational changeA confident, well-formed coaching identity
Graduates facilitate structured, compassionate conversations that unlock insight, strengthen autonomy and foster collaborative, solution-focused cultures across their organisations.
Take the next step
Transform the way you work and support others with TPC Health’s Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship. Contact us today to learn more!
