Support recruitment of Associate Teachers who have: Achieved a minimum grade C equivalent in English and mathematics, and for those teaching pupils 3-11, a Grade C equivalent in a science subject. A first degree from a UK University (or equivalent) Taken part in a rigorous selection process, designed to assess their suitability to teach. Passed the professional skills tests prior to entry. Ensure that Associate Teachers recruited by the partnership satisfy criteria in the left hand column. (ITT Criteria: Entry Criteria C1.1, C1.2, C1.3 and C1.4) Ensure that Associate Teachers are eligible to study/work in England. Undertake additional checks as required for those with overseas qualifications. Regulate the volume of Associate Teachers in accordance with the NCTL allocation of Associate Teacher numbers. (NCTL ITT Criteria: Withdrawal of Accreditation Criteria point 4) Adhere to DBS and Safeguarding legislation, processes and procedures. Adhere to relevant DBS and Safeguarding legislation, processes and procedures in line with national requirements. Provide schools with the DBS numbers of Associate Teachers undertaking periods of School-Based Learning within them. Ensure Associate Teachers are provided with a planned programme of induction, including Safeguarding/Child Protection, e-safety, Health and Safety. Make clear to partner schools and ATs that within their first days within the school the ATs should be inducted into Safeguarding/Child Protection, e-safety, Health and Safety matters. Allow and encourage access to early training specifically related to Safeguarding and related policy and practice. Provide (Safeguarding) related training for Associate Teachers early in the programme. Consider the initial professional and subject needs of the Associate Teacher through an early meeting during the induction period and link this to subsequent target setting, subject and curriculum audits and training plans. Facilitate and monitor the initial needs assessment with the Professional Mentor and the Associate Teacher. Liaise with the University Tutor and Programme Leader where necessary in relation to induction matters and the training programme. Liaise with the Professional Mentor where appropriate in relation to induction matters and the training programme.
Engage with partnership QA procedures, by contributing to the evaluation and subsequent revision/modification of the training process. Monitor and evaluate the quality of the training programme and Quality Assurance procedures. . (NCTL ITT Criteria: Management & Quality Assurance C3.4) Provide ample and timely opportunities for regular evaluation of aspects of the programme including also a mid-Programme Review and an end of programme exit survey. Will recognise the significance of its own contribution to securing an Ofsted grade of ‘Outstanding’ for the ITE Partnership. Continue to strive to be an Outstanding provider. Receive and review recommendations from the ITE Management Group /Partnership QA&E sub-committee regarding Partnership improvements. Consider how best to implement improvements within the context and provide feedback on this as requested. Demonstrate how the QA measures in place contribute to securing improvements in the quality of training and the assessment of Associate Teachers. (NCTL ITT Criteria: Management & Quality Assurance C3.4) Produce and circulate related information to all partners. CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF SCHOOLS CRITERIA FOR THE DE-SELECTION OF A SCHOOL Schools/settings identified as satisfying the required criteria for selection will be invited join the Partnership. Indicators of a high quality training environment will include: A positive, recent Ofsted report; Adherence to DBS and Safeguarding legislation, processes and procedures; Adherence to all Diversity and Equal Opportunities legislation (Equality Act 2010) to ensure an absence of discriminatory practice; The Faculty Management Group in liaison with Headteacher representatives from the Partnership/QA&E sub-committee will make a formal notification to the school. De-selection will occur in the event of a school/setting: Receiving an unsatisfactory Ofsted report and failing to respond constructively with University colleagues to consider the training needs of the individual Associate Teachers; Not adhering to practices/legislation, with respect to Safeguarding/Child Protection, Diversity and Equal Opportunities