Lateral entry
Become a teacher or instructor
Working at Summa means working in a place where talent flourishes—our students' and yours. Do you have extensive knowledge and practical experience, but no teaching qualification yet? Want to use your experience to train the next generation of professionals? You can! Our lateral entry program will help you transition into education.
This is how the lateral entry program works
Whether you want to become a teacher or instructor, we have a suitable program for you. You'll combine work and study: you'll quickly be teaching and also take a course to obtain your qualification. Of course, you won't be alone; you'll receive intensive guidance from experienced colleagues who will coach you and guide you through the educational process.
Become a teacher
As a teacher, you make a difference, not just in your lessons, but in the lives of your students. How do you ensure they grow, both professionally and personally? As a lateral entrant, you bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as the curiosity to continue learning.
The training for teacher
There are two ways to obtain a teaching qualification:
- You are following the second-degree teacher training course at a university of applied sciences.
- You get your Pedagogisch Didactisch Getuigschrift at Summa.
Is the lateral entry program something for you?
As a lateral entrant, you'll gain valuable experience from the field. At the same time, you'll also learn: how to guide students? How to deliver inspiring lessons? How to put theory into practice? At Summa, you'll have the space to grow in your new role.
Become an instructor
As an instructor, you teach students skills they'll use throughout their lives. But how do you best guide them, both professionally and personally? As a lateral entrant, you bring valuable experience and expertise, but there's also plenty of room for growth.
The training for instructors
We also expect our instructors to have pedagogical and didactic knowledge. If you come work with us as an instructor, you will complete the following courses in one year. vocational instructor training at level 4.
Is the lateral entry program something for you?
- You are a practical person and want to transfer your knowledge and experience to our students.
- You have an MBO diploma at least at level 3, or a demonstrable working and thinking level.
Why become a teacher or instructor?
