New aspiring educator training

The new GP educator training programme replaces the old process from April 2024, though for educators currently undertaking the old process, this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and discretion may be applied by the training hubs.

Utilising a blended approach and participants are expected to have done preparatory work before attending the face-to-face sessions run at their local area. 
It removes the need for application forms and interviews, and it is intended that the aspiring educator training must be completed in a single block and within 12 months of commencement.

More information is available in the FAQs document.

The pathway

The following flowchart depicts the 5 steps of the new educator pathway, each step should be completed in sequence. Page references relate to the aspiring educator training workbook linked. Depending on prior learning not all steps need to be completed by all delegates, but all relevant steps must be completed to be recognised as a tiered educator.

Step 1: Hub videos

• complete pages 10 to 21 of the workbook
• watch the self-directed videos
• this step is applicable to all delegates unless they have prior recognition as a tier 2 educator
• this step must be completed before moving to step 2

Step 2: Educational theory

• complete pages 22 to 45 of the workbook
• this step is applicable to all delegates, unless they have prior recognition as a tier 2 educator or in possession of a PGCertMedEd
• this step must be completed before moving to step 3

Step 3: Educational theory session

• can be virtual or face to face half-day session for consolidating learning undertaken at step 2
• this step is applicable to all delegates unless prior recognition as tier 2 educator or in possession of PGCertMedEd
• this step must be completed before moving to step 4

Step 4: Primary care school specific content – pre-workshop

• complete pages 46 to 88 of the workbook (plus linked appendices)
• this step is applicable to all delegates. Note specific sections of the handbook for each tier
• all delegates to complete suggested PDP (page 88)
• this step must be completed before moving to step 5

Step 5: Primary care school specific content – face-to-face workshop

face-to-face school specific sessions:

• tier 2a (half a day)
• tier 2b (1 and half days)
• tier 3 (2 days)
• applicable to all delegates
• pages 89 to 100 of the workbook to be completed during the workshop

How to enrol

The new aspiring educator training is managed and run locally. If you are interested in becoming a GP educator, please contact your local Training Hub and advise them of your intentions. They will support and guide you through the process.