Secondary NQT Induction Programme 2018/201917
Contents 1 Introduction 2 NQT Welcome to the Programme 3 Secondary Coaching Training for NQT Mentors 4 Secondary NQT Teaching & Learning Programme 8 Teaching and Learning Graduation 9 Costs
Introduction Aims of the NQT Induction Programme To provide high quality CPD facilitated by outstanding practitioners, with the desire to improve the impact on student progress. To provide bespoke training opportunities tailored to the targets set by NQTs to develop their career successfully. Why George Spencer Academy Teaching School Alliance? George Spencer Academy has a long and successful track record as a centre of educational excellence and is a multi-academy trust with both primary and secondary schools within it. We are rated as Outstanding (OFSTED 2015). Why Study With US? We are one of the first 100 Teaching Schools created in England & Wales by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. This award encapsulates our credibility, commitment and capacity to develop outstanding teachers and leaders for the benefit of all the children we teach. Outstanding practitioners and leaders are at the heart of all our professional development programmes management, design and delivery. We work exceptionally closely with a range of partner schools, both Primary, Secondary and Special, across the East Midlands region, to develop the skills and competencies which underpin excellent classroom teaching. George Spencer Academy has been named by the Good Teacher Training Guide as one of the Top 10 teacher trainer providers in the country and the second best primary teacher trainer nationally. The report comes hot on the back of the academy s outstanding Ofsted in May 2015, which also praised the impact of the school s wider partnerships. We believe in the golden thread of CPD that ensures that at whatever career stage you are at we have something to offer you. Having had a successful training year we welcome our NQTs in line with our mantra- a year of training- a lifetime of opportunity Join us and you will realise how we deliver on our promise that you will acquire the knowledge, understanding and competence to succeed as a newly qualified teaching professional. Our course aims to prepare you to meet the challenges of the rapidly evolving field of educational provision and leading edge pedagogy. 1
NQT Welcome to the Programme The first core session will be on vv Tuesday 18th September 2018, 16:00 18:00 ĥĥ at George Spencer Academy This session will cover the following: Personal visioning for the year ahead and the Big Picture for your NQT year. Have a chance to meet RQTs to have an open forum about their experiences of their NQT Year. You will be setting individual NQT targets and selecting elective sessions, tailored to your individual needs. There will be an emphasis on professional conduct and how to make a great first impression with pupils and peers. You will also be introduced to fellow NQTs from across the region and to a range of sources of support. 100% of evaluations reviewed the event as Useful or Very Useful The welcome to the programme event made me feel part of a team which reassured me that I will be supported throughout the year! 2/3 Teaching School Alliance NQT Secondary Booklet 18-19
Secondary Coaching Training for NQT Mentors vv Friday 21st September 2018, 13:00-15:30 ĥĥ at George Spencer Academy A session for NQT mentors to explore roles, expectations and practicalities and to undertake coaching training. Run by trained facilitators who work at good/outstanding schools and are school leaders with long track records of developing CPD. Mentoring vs Coaching Principles of effective coaching Meeting Induction Year Requirements Dealing with issues during NQT year Refreshments provided on the day
Secondary NQT Teaching & Learning Programme What? A teaching and learning programme designed for NQTs which focuses on enabling all participants to progress rapidly through the Induction year. Participants will attend 4 core sessions including the Welcome Event and 4 electives. Venue George Spencer Academy, Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham All sessions will start at 4:00 pm and finish around 6:00 pm Core Sessions When Tuesday 18 th September 2018 Wednesday 26 th September 2018 Monday 26 th November 2018 What Core Session 1 Secondary NQT Welcome Event Personal visioning for the year ahead and the Big Picture for your NQT year Core Session 2 What Makes Great Teaching? Exploring the key aspects of fabulous learning Core Session 3 101 Teaching Ideas Not quite 101 but plenty of inspirational, practical ideas for the classroom Wednesday 5 th December 2018 Core Session 4 Use of Data, particularly to Support Disadvantaged Students What does the data tell us about our most vulnerable students and how can we use this in our planning for learning? 4/5 Teaching School Alliance NQT Secondary Booklet 18-19
Elective Sessions NQTs choose 4 from the following: When Thursday 11 th October 2018 Wednesday 23 rd January 2019 Monday 4 th February 2019 Monday 11 th February 2019 Monday 11 th March 2019 Friday 3 rd May 2019 Thursday 9 th May 2019 Tuesday 21 st May 2019 Thursday 13 th June 2019 What Elective 1 Assessment for Learning Multiple strategies for self, peer and teacher assessment will be evaluated to address advantages and disadvantages of each. Elective 2 Positive Behaviour Management Look beneath the behaviour and learn quick wins to build successful relationships with pupils. Elective 3 Questioning Using questioning to promote deeper thinking and stimulate learning. Elective 4 Independent Learning & Differentiation How do we personalise learning and ensure students can learn in-dependently. This session will cover both scaffolding and stretch and challenge for high ability students. Elective 5 Effective learning for P16 Students What are the opportunities and challenges for teaching P16 students? Elective 6 Enhancing Progress for SEND Students Delivering effective learning for students with a range of learning needs. Elective 7 Being an Effective Form Tutor Develop your understanding of the role and practice your skills in relating to parents and carers. Share good practice with other NQTs and more experienced colleagues Elective 8 Making the Most of Literacy in Every Subject Learn about the range of issues surrounding literacy in schools and how you can support pupil progress. Elective 9 Aspiring Mentors A session for those who would like to become a mentor, developing the skills and competencies needed for effective mentoring.
The reciprocal teaching resources were fab. I am going to use them tomorrow! I am feeling more prepared for my RQT year
Cleared up a lot of questions I had about appraisal The knowledge and passion from the presenters were clear and a motivator to aspire to try out the new strategies and techniques in future lessons.
Teaching and Learning Graduation vv Tuesday 25th June 2019, 13:00 16:00 ĥĥ at George Spencer Academy Join with other NQTs from across the region to undertake high quality training and personal development in preparation for life as a Recently Qualified Teacher. Celebrate the success of your NQT year Reflect and share your experiences in your first year as a teacher Understand what opportunities there are for you Listen to a motivational guest speaker Reflect and identify positive next steps 8/9 Teaching School Alliance NQT Secondary Booklet 18-19
Costs Full NQT Induction Package: Welcome Event Mentor Training Teaching and Learning Programme Teaching and Learning Graduation Equivalent to 4 full contact days GSA SCITT Trainee Golden Ticket Holders Alliance and/or GSA SCITT Schools Non-Alliance Schools Free of Charge 200 per NQT 300 per NQT Please note that there will be opportunities for additional subject-specific sessions during the year and these may incur additional charges. Details of these will be available shortly. * In response to feedback from Headteachers, the programme has been designed to take place largely outside of school hours to facilitate attendance and reduce costs for schools
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