E-mail Template | Request Voluntary Teaching Hours | Level 5 DIT (QTLS)
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Otaquas Training have created an easy to use template that you may use when applying for volunteer teaching hours or placement in order to satisfy your the assessment of your face-to-face teaching hours for the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (RQF). Simply replace the bracketed with the specifics;
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Dear [Volunteer Coordinator or Deputy Head],
I am writing to enquire whether [Organisation Name] would consider offering me a voluntary teaching placement in support of my Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills), currently being completed through [Training Provider Name].
The qualification requires a minimum of 150 face-to-face group teaching hours with learners aged 14 and over. My subject specialism is [Subject / Vocational Area], and I would attend fully prepared with lesson plans and resources, working flexibly around your existing timetable.
I should also mention that a small number of my sessions are required to be formally observed by a member of staff holding a Level 5 teaching qualification or above. Each observation involves a 45-minute session and brief written feedback, and would place minimal demand on your team.
My availability is as follows:
Mondays: [Available / Unavailable] — [e.g. 9am–3pm]
Tuesdays: [Available / Unavailable] — [e.g. 9am–5pm]
Wednesdays: [Available / Unavailable] — [e.g. 9am–12pm]
Thursdays: [Available / Unavailable] — [e.g. Not available]
Fridays: [Available / Unavailable] — [e.g. 9am–5pm]
Weekends: [Available / Unavailable] — [e.g. Saturday mornings only]
Additional availability notes: [e.g. Flexible during school holidays / Evenings available on request]
I hold a current DBS certificate and am happy to provide any documentation required prior to commencement.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at [e-mail address] or [phone number] if you would like to discuss this further.
Yours sincerely,
[Full Name]
Email:
Phone:
[Training Provider Name]
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