Contribute to school-based innovation Make a contribution to with the governing body (through link governors or reports to governors) Work with external support agencies Engage with your own Performance Management Maintain a professional portfolio Take part in a supported Join a professional association Identify and facilitate CPD for colleagues Lead INSET Take responsibility for a budget Undertake action research Undertake a course of accredited study (MA) Training in statutory responsibilities and core duties of senior leaders (e.g. safeguarding, health & safety, diversity) Act as an Associate Deputy/Assistant or Associate Teacher in other schools Leading Teacher & Leading Subject Leader opportunities Secondment as a Consultant Opportunities to engage in an improvement project (e.g. learning teams, assessment working parties) Training as an NQT Induction Tutor Training for subject leaders Middle Leader Development Programme (Secondary) Moving into Management Appraisal reviewer training Seek CPD support/advice from School Adviser Opportunities for continuing professional development New Middle Leaders At a school level… In local networks… Within the Local Authority… Nationally & Regionally… Shadow the induction process Discuss school performance data with a member of the senior leadership team Be coached by an experienced middle leader Contribute to innovation Lead Lead a working group on a specific whole-school issue Make a contribution to with the governing body (through link governors or reports to governors) Visit other schools Take part in the activities of a local network Undertake partnered walk-through in other schools Participate in Subject Leaders’ Network Participate in Leading Teachers’ Network Leadership & Management Training Programmes and courses (QCI) Subject Leader & subject-specific training & development programmes (Learning Excellence) PeerCoach – developing coaching cultures within school Act as Associate Teacher in other schools Leading Teacher opportunities as a mentor for trainees Undertake subject leader training Middle leadership development programme (NCSL) Regional Conferences (NCSL) International Placements (Socrates) Websites (NCSL, LGfL) Subject Association CPD events Professional Association CPD events Twitter account to follow for example Ofsted, DfE, The Guardian through
Work with external support agencies Engage with your own Appraisal Maintain a professional portfolio Take part in a supported Undertake the role of Trainee Mentor Identify training and development needs of other staff Report to the senior leadership team on their area of responsibility Take responsibility for a budget Undertake action research Undertake a course of accredited study (MA) Engage in an improvement project (e.g. learning teams, assessment working parties) Seek CPD support/advice from School Adviser Opportunities for continuing professional development Experienced Teachers At a school level… In local networks… Within the Local Authority… Nationally & Regionally… Lead a working group on a specific whole-school issue Lead INSET for teachers &/or support staff Develop a broader of expertise &/or capabilities that can be used within and across schools (e.g. teach in a different key stage ~ lead a different subject) Take part in a supported walk-through Discuss school performance data (at an individual class level) with a member of the senior leadership team Undertake the role of Trainee Mentor Identify training and development needs of other staff Report to the senior leadership team on standards in their areas of responsibility Visit other schools Take part in the activities of a local network ~ possibly leading on an aspect of personal strength Undertake a partnered in other schools Join a Subject Leaders’ Network Join a Leading Teachers’ Network PeerCoach – train as a teacher coach Leadership & Management Training Programmes and courses (QCI) Generic & subject-specific training & development programmes (LE) Act as an Associate Teacher in other schools Act as a Leading Teacher as a mentor for trainees Undertake subject leader training Engage in an improvement project (e.g. learning assessment working parties) Seek CPD support/advice from School Adviser Middle Leadership Programme (NCSL) Regional Conferences (NCSL) International Placements (Socrates) Websites (NCSL, LGfL) Subject Association CPD events Professional Association CPD events Twitter account to follow for example Ofsted, DfE, The Guardian through
Engage with own performance management. Maintain a professional portfolio. Work with external support agencies. Contribute to school based innovations. Participate in a working group for school improvement. Contribute to staff meetings. Deeper understanding of their role e.g. by being observed, acting on feedback. Deeper understanding of their role through school INSET. Network with other staff in school feedback. Participate in a working Join a professional association. other schools. Attend learning mentor networks. Role specific training. Undertake accredited training. Seek CPD support/advice from LA advisor. LM cluster meetings County LM conference E-learning (eg common core, safeguarding, county initiatives: ) Websites eg Lancashire Children's Trust (Workforce Development section); DFE Links with HE institutions e.g. degrees. Opportunities for continuing professional development Higher Level Teaching Assistants At a school level… In Local Networks… Within the Local Authority… Nationality & Regionally…
Engage with own performance management. Maintain a professional portfolio. Maintain and implement an area of expertise within the school. Work with external support agencies. Contribute to school based innovations. Participate in a working group. Contribute to staff meetings. Deeper understanding of teaching and learning strategies and the curriculum e.g. by observations, INSET Network with different teachers in school. Work with external support agencies. Support the induction of new TA's. Coach and mentor other TA's. Line manage and/or co-ordinate other TA's. Join a professional association. Visit other schools. Observe TA's in other contexts e.g. different phase, special school, etc. Attend TA/HLTA local network meetings. Network with other support staff in school. Role specific training e.g. management skills for HLTA's and TA's. Undertake accredited training e.g. improving subject knowledge.(Learning Excellence). Gain HLTA status. Attend specialist courses for TA's and HLTA's e.g. maths, science, SEN.(Learning Excellence) E-learning (eg common core, safeguarding, county initiatives: ) Websites e.g. DFE, LGFL. International visits. Links with HE institutions e.g. foundation degree, degree. Links with FE institutions e.g. coaching, mentoring. TA forums on The Educational Supplement Opportunities for continuing professional development Teaching Assistants At a school In Networks… Within the Authority… Nationality & Regionally…
Engage with own performance management. Maintain a professional portfolio. Participate in a working Deeper understanding of their role e.g. by being observed and acting on feedback. Partake in various school based INSET. Undertake work shadowing of colleagues in school to get a better understanding of roles and responsibilities, pick up new skills and ideas. Coaching/mentoring other technicians Join a professional association Visit other schools Local cluster meetings Accredited courses management. Generic training. Health and Safety. Manual handling. COSHH training E-learning (eg common core, safeguarding, county initiatives: ) QCF certificates and training (eg Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities) Apprenticeships Websites e.g. DFE, LGFL. Technician websites eg skills for schools Links with HE institutions e.g. foundation degree. Opportunities for continuing professional development Premises Staff At a school level… In Local Networks… Within the Authority… Nationality & Regionally…
Engage with own performance management. Maintain a professional portfolio. Take part in own induction training. Identify and develop an area of expertise. Support the induction of new staff e.g. cleaning staff. Contribute to school based innovations. In house training. Work with external agencies. Attend whole school staff meetings. Join a professional association. Visit other schools. Observe other site supervisors and cleaners in other schools. Attend cluster meetings. Management skills Generic training. Health and Safety. Manual handling. COSH training. Specialist courses – different cleaning equipment etc. QCF in cleaning and support services Level 1/2. E-learning (eg common core, safeguarding, county initiatives: ) Websites: Accredited qualifications at local colleges Accredited courses in scaffolding and mobile towers. Apprenticeships various areas at level 2/3. Examples: Brickwork (Levels 2 and 3) Carpentry and Joinery (Levels 2 and 3) Cleaning and Support Services (Level 2) Floor Covering (Level 2) Maintenance Operations (Level 2) General Construction Operations (GCO) (Level 2) Painting and Decorating (Levels 2 and 3) Plastering (Levels 2 and 3) Plumbing (Levels 2 and 3)
Opportunities for continuing professional development Welfare Staff / Midday Supervisors At a school level… In Local Networks… Within the Local Authority… Nationality & Regionally… Engage with own performance management. Maintain a professional portfolio. Work with external agencies. Support the induction of new welfare Contribute to school based innovations. Contribute to team meetings. Attend school based training e.g. First Aid. Network with support staff in school. Join a professional association. Network meetings with other schools. Attend network meetings. Network with support staff in other schools. Role specific training e.g. induction courses – on request Specialist training on behaviour management and first aid. E-learning (eg common core, safeguarding, county initiatives: ) Links with FE institutions. National database of accredited qualifications.