A team leader is a first line management role in a business or organisation. Team leaders’ responsibilities could include a specific project, operational matters or managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. Team leaders provide direction, instructions and guidance to ensure the set goals are achieved.

Team leaders work in the private, public or third sector and in all sizes of organisations, so specific responsibilities will vary, but the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed will be the same regardless of sector and industry.

A team leader’s key responsibilities can include:

• Leading projects
• Resolving problems
• Delivering operational plans
• Supporting, managing and developing team members
• Planning and monitoring workloads and resources.

Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start this apprenticeship.

14 months + EPA

On completion, apprentices may choose to register as Associate Members with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and/or the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) to support their professional career development and progression.

• Levy Payers – £5,000
• Non Levy Payers – £300 + VAT

Level 3

If an apprentice is aged 16-18 and has not previously achieved the required level of English and maths, they will need to complete Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.

While Functional Skills are no longer mandatory for adult apprentices (19+), literacy and numeracy skills remain essential for success.

For those without prior English and Maths qualifications, we recommend level 1 maths and level 1 English to support career growth and workplace efficiency.

Our tailored support ensures these skills are seamlessly integrated into the apprenticeship journey, helping every apprentice develop these vital skills.

The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Team Leader Apprenticeship includes:

• Professional discussion, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
• Presentation with questions and answers.