Interim Head of Service Review
at Cheshire East Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Teaching
Sandbach
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
4/5
Managing 7 teams delivering frontline education service work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly enjoyed the varied modules in the programme, tutors deliver exellent lectures and support.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, the degree apprenticeship has helped me to develop skills and knowledge in my chosen field.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, student voice is listened to and the course responds to this for following cohorts.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Limited support from employer through the degree.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Fully supported through the university, excellent tutorial support, academic support, pastoral and study skills support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The course is shaping my practice as a manager, its invaluable to this role. I would highly recommend the qualification to peers.
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, access to all university extra curricular activities , there are many professional networking events, I attended one recently during apprenticeships week with alumni from previous years.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cheshire East Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Open and friendly organisation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cheshire East Council?
It is a large rural county with pockets of deprivation. For roles that you will need to travel, be mindful. This could be from Nantwich to Wilmslow. Suitable equipment is provided for hybrid working.
