How can we help?
Apprenticeship Programmes
.png)
.png)
.png)
Whether you're an aspiring leader or a senior decision-maker, NCE apprenticeships give staff the tools to lead with clarity, confidence and purpose. Our leadership and management pathways are built to strengthen school culture, empower people, and deliver measurable outcomes - at scale and with heart.
Apprenticeship pathways
The UK’s leading apprenticeship provider for school leaders
Programmes
Programmes to help you grow, learn and succeed
Apprenticeship
"Apprentices gain new skills and knowledge that they regularly apply at work, such as maintaining budgets … apprentices become much more assertive when identifying and delegating tasks to staff. As a result a substantial number of apprentices successfully gained promotion into senior leadership positions"
Ofsted, 2022
Fully funded
Fully funded through the apprenticeship levy.
Progression pathways
At your own pace over 12 months.
Our founding purpose
Empowering leaders to fulfil their potential - and inspire others to do the same
Captiva Learning empowers educators and leaders to develop real skills, grow their strategic confidence, and shape lasting change - through high-impact, fully funded apprenticeships aligned to school improvement goals and staff development priorities.
Still not sure if we’re right for you?
Let’s talk it through. Book a free consultation and we’ll help you explore your options. No pressure, just support.
Our programmes support middle leaders, aspiring senior leaders, and experienced professionals ready to step into strategic roles. We match your ambition to the right pathway.
Level 5 Operations Manager supports emerging team leaders. Our Senior Leadership Programme and Masters Pathway develop whole-school leadership capacity, while the Improvement Leader drives targeted change and school-wide improvement.
Yes. All programmes are designed around your role, allowing you to apply learning in real time—supported by expert tutors, flexible delivery, and dedicated mentorship.
Leaders gain strategic tools to improve teaching, manage change, and build resilient teams—translating to improved staff performance, clearer vision, and sustainable improvement.
Depending on the programme, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications such as the Level 5 Diploma or a Postgraduate Certificate and our progression pathways allow routes to a fully funded MBA or MSc—from the University of Buckingham.
Apprenticeship
Supporting Teaching and Learning Programme
Supporting Teaching and Learning Programme
For those in a role supporting young people.
Apprenticeship
Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme
Specialist Teaching Assistant Programme
Those currently in a role supporting young people.
