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Pearson

Subject Leader Review

at Pearson

Degree Apprenticeship

Teaching

London

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
As a subject leader I manage the standardisation of all A level English and International A level English exams throughout the year and exam series whilst also overseeing the content production for these qualifications.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed my programmed a lot, it was very challenging but the course was interesting, the teachers were engaging and the end result was rewarding.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Since being an apprentice I have found multiple ways to better manage my projects and workload while multitasking and adhering to tight deadlines

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Structured well and was fairly organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot of support from all the teachers who worked at Pearson College, cannot fault them for their help in ensuring we completed our degrees to a high standard.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very well, it helps to think more critically in a workplace, working towards various solutions whilst being a team player too.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not that I am aware of

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Pearson to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I received a brilliant qualification from a college, who supported me throughout and never made me feel like just a number. The qualification is widely recognised and respected and whats better is it was fully funded by my company so thank you PLC.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pearson?
Definitely do it!
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