Centre Support Manager Review
at Pearson
Degree Apprenticeship
Teaching
City of London, London, UK
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I manage an internal sales team, who sell educational resources for FE Colleges
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I loved my Degree Apprenticeship, each term we had new modules to work on as well as a Self Managed project, which allowed us to pick a subject we wanted to explore and were able to link that into our job role
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned so much during my apprenticeship I didn't know I was lacking.
Project Management
Leading and dealing with a team daily
Dealing with Change Management
Marketing
Research and anaylising skills
Project Management
Leading and dealing with a team daily
Dealing with Change Management
Marketing
Research and anaylising skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised.
There were slides to refer back to, we had an eLearning platform to allow us to track our progress.
The Tutors were fantastic and it was encouraged to get involved during seminars
There were slides to refer back to, we had an eLearning platform to allow us to track our progress.
The Tutors were fantastic and it was encouraged to get involved during seminars
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot.
Extra time off of 2 hours per week, during submission periods, I was given extra time off to study.
Each apprentice was allocated a mentor and a senior management mentor which was invaluable
Extra time off of 2 hours per week, during submission periods, I was given extra time off to study.
Each apprentice was allocated a mentor and a senior management mentor which was invaluable
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Pearson College London was fantastic.
Every tutor was willing to take the time to explain when I didn't understand and I was able to meet once a week face to face, which PCL encouraged.
Every tutor was willing to take the time to explain when I didn't understand and I was able to meet once a week face to face, which PCL encouraged.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I learned so much, I have taken a lot of the knowledge back to my role and have created clearer more efficient processes within my team.
I have also become more confident and no longer fear taking on new projects
I have also become more confident and no longer fear taking on new projects
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes taking 2020 out of the equation.
Christmas Party
Summer BBQ
The team get-togethers at least every quarter
Christmas Party
Summer BBQ
The team get-togethers at least every quarter
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Pearson to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Pearson is a great company to work for, the main thing that stands out is their passion for Ethnicity, inclusion and anti racism.
Pearson are always happy to invest in their staff and offer a huge portfolio of resources for those who do not want to undertake an apprenticeship.
All training offered by Pearson is paid for by the company.
Pearson are always happy to invest in their staff and offer a huge portfolio of resources for those who do not want to undertake an apprenticeship.
All training offered by Pearson is paid for by the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pearson?
Definitely do it, I have worked for the company for 15 years and every day I love coming to work.
