AI Practitioner for Schools Apprenticeship Level 4

Support AI implementation, automations and efficiencies in school through this NEW Level 4 AI Practitioner apprenticeship. This fully funded training programme helps school and trust staff lead the safe, ethical and practical use of AI and automation in real day to day operations.

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Apprenticeship level

4 Higher

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Typical duration

14 Months

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Training method

Weekly virtual classroom delivery – practical sessions

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Assessment method

Workplace project and professional discussion

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Cost/funding value

£18,000

Gateway to completion

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AI Practitioner for Schools

The AI Practitioner for Schools apprenticeship is a funded training programme designed for staff working in schools or multi-academy trusts.

Build confidence with AI and low code automation, then deliver a substantial workplace project that solves a genuine workload or data challenge in your set.

The programme prepares you for roles including AI Coordinator, AI Implementation Lead, Digital and AI Lead and Automation and Systems Lead.

It focuses on the practical, ethical and effective use of AI and automation across schools and MATs.

Employer benefits

Artificial intelligence is a valuable tool for any organisation to implement in its organisation; however, schools more than any other organisation need to ensure the implementation of AI tools is done ethically and safely. Having an AI Practitioner at your setting will ensure that your school can make the most of recent technological development while keeping the safety of pupils and staff at the forefront.

– Build An AI-Ready School: Stay ahead of the changes and promote safe AI use by equipping your workforce with the skills to thrive in an AI driven world.

– Reduce administration: The AI Practitioner for Schools programme focuses on reducing administrative burden, improving data quality and supporting safer, more efficient school operations through responsible use of AI and low-code automation tools.

– Embedded real-world learning: From early in the programme, learners identify a priority process, design a safe solution and implement improvements that deliver measurable impact, such as time saved, fewer errors and clearer reporting. This means schools see benefits during the 14 months, not just at the end.

– Adhere to Ofsted regulation: According to Osted’s latest guidance on AI, How Ofsted looks at AI during inspection and regulation, Ofsted does not inspect AI as a standalone judgement area, nor does it require schools to adopt AI, but inspectors will consider how AI is used and what impact it has on pupils, staff and leaders within the existing inspection framework. What matters is whether leaders make sensible decisions, manage risks and can explain how any use of AI supports outcomes, safeguarding and data protection rather than undermining them. By having a designated member of staff to ensure the appropriate adaptation of AI you can ensure your school meets Ofsted’s guidance on AI.

AI Practitioners at schools help to design and implement the AI adaptation in educational settings. This role is crucial for the safe and ethical adaptation of artificial intelligence tools. Ideal for those with an interest in AI tools and technological changes.

Typical roles of individuals who would benefit from this programme include:

• Teachers with an interest in AI
• AHTs, DHs and Headteachers
• School Business Managers
• Operations Managers
• Data or MIS Leads
• Trust Operations or Central Services Staff
• Administrative or Business Support Staff with responsibility for systems and processes

This apprenticeship programme support apprentices in developing to roles including AI Coordinator, AI Implementation Lead, Digital and AI Lead and Automation and Systems Lead.

To start this apprenticeship, you must have lived in the UK 3+ years minimum and have a form of UK ID required at enrolment. You must be age 16+ (with no upper age limit) with no prior learning within the area of study.

This apprenticeship is suited to school staff who have a role that involves systems, data, operations or administrative responsibility

Typical roles of individuals who would benefit from this programme include:
• Teachers with an interest in AI
• AHTs, DHs and Headteachers
• School Business Managers
• Operations Managers
• Data or MIS Leads
• Trust Operations or Central Services Staff
• Administrative or Business Support Staff with responsibility for systems and processes

• Coordinate the ethical and responsible use of AI and automation within school and trust environments
• Identify opportunities to reduce workload through automation of administrative and operational processes
• Improve data quality, reporting and information flow across school systems
• Design, build and manage low-code automation solutions using commonly used school technologies
• Lead change safely and effectively, including staff engagement, risk management and compliance
• Apply safeguarding, data protection and GDPR principles to the use of AI and digital tools in schools
• Deliver a substantial workplace project that creates measurable impact for their school or trust

The AI Practitioner for Schools Apprenticeship is delivered over 14 months through a blended model that combines live online learning, specialist coaching and a substantial workplace project. Learning and assessment are fully integrated, meaning apprentices demonstrate competence through real work carried out in their school or trust rather than a separate end-point assessment.

This programme is made up of 9 modules that are designed to develop learners’ knowledge of AI systems and support them in making an impact in their organisation. Modules include: Strategic and Ethical Adoption – Awareness and Principles, Strategic and Ethical Adoption – Human-centred Implementation and Governance, Governance, Assurance, and Risk Management – Risk Identification and Control Design and Testing, Evaluation and Iteration.

Typical roles of individuals who would benefit from this programme include:

This apprenticeship programme support apprentices in developing to roles including AI Coordinator, AI Implementation Lead, Digital and AI Lead and Automation and Systems Lead.

This apprenticeship is suited to school staff who have a role that involves systems, data, operations or administrative responsibility

Hear from our learners

"The main benefits of an apprenticeship programme are being able to learn and work at the same time. You’re gaining new skills and qualifications, but you’re also putting them into practice straight away, which helps everything make more sense."

- Mazan Mavis, Yerbury Primary School