Unqualified Teacher Review
at Walsall Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Teaching
Walsall
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.6/5
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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
One day of learning, followed my in role learning and regular mentor meetings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Spiral programe which builds on every term, with combination of live, independent and in role learning points.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Support via university and on placement, with strong working relationship with whole team.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Supportive and encouraging to progress and opportunities to improve.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
20% learning time is adhered to along with ongoing advice and mentor meetings when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Training provider is combination of online and in person, although a few internal structure changes new appointees have been signposted.
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
No, but strong social relationships with the team.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Walsall Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
100% lots of support to progress and further your development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Walsall Council?
Focus on cireenr skill set and how that can be developed for the role you are aiming for
