Transcript The quality of a school system cannot exceed the quality

WELCOME
School Direct Information Evening
Hove Park School | Wednesday 16th October, 6-8pm
“The quality of a school system
cannot exceed the quality of its
teachers”
Why did we come in to Teaching?
Wisdom/
Passion
Emotional
Intelligence
Righteous
Indignation
Know something about the context of
your children
Our Recent Improvements
5 A*-C
grades
inc En &
Ma
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
27%
41%
44%
61%
65%
•38% improvement across 5 sets of results
•24% improvement over last 3 years
•114 more students achieving 5EM than 2009
•Most improved school in Brighton & Hove over last 3 years
•Remain in top 1% of national most improved schools
The whole point of schools is that
children come first….. everything
we do must reflect that single goal
“Students First.”
Know something about the priorities
and the Vision of your school:
Ambition and Drive
• Raise Standards
• Narrow the Gap
• Be in the top 1% most improved schools in
the country.
Joint Responsibility
‘My Job is to help to
put a man on the
moon’
Before you go to sleep tonight
• What did I do to raise standards in the
school today?
• How did I contribute to making this one of
the most improved schools in the country
• Do I really want to be on this bus and if so,
am I in the right seat?
The Road Ahead-Raise Standards
• 80% of Students to
Achieve % A*-C including
English and Maths
• Highest Achieving School
in the City
• Remain the Most
Improved School in the
City
• Secure outstanding
achievement throughout
KS3, no child left behind.
First Impressions
• Punctual to interview
• Visit the school if
possible
• Well presented-smart/
casual- not too weird!
• Know the names- or at
least the gender of who
you are going to meet
• Know something about
the school, it’s recent
journey and history
• If you can, watch the
pupils and staff arrive
• Eye contact
• Body Language- mirror
but don’t feel too
awkward
• Be as open and friendly
as you can to other
candidates and staff/
pupils
• Genuine questions but
not for the sake of it
What is being measured…..
• Team player
• Self starter
• Sense of humourschools can be stressful
places!
• Can act on own initiative
• Ability to remain calm in
a crisis- of which there
will be a few!
• Good listener
• Keen to improve and
progress professionally
• Willing to go ‘the extra
mile’
• Positive attitude- glass is
always half-full.
Cynicism is a huge turnoff!
• Ability to respond to
constructive advice
Our Trainees
• Cassey Gaywood – SD Humanities
• Annie Wallace – SD Drama
• Katherine Reading – NQT 2012-2013
School
School Direct
Direct Routes
Routesto
to
Qualified
Qualified Teacher
Teacher Status
Status
A training partnership between secondary
schools in Brighton and Hove area and local
universities.
About School Direct
“School Direct is the new way of training teachers which puts schools,
the employers, at the heart of the process. With School Direct,
schools can directly request training places. Schools select the
provider of teacher training they want to work with, whether it is a
university or a school-based SCITT. They agree the content and focus
of the course depending on their needs. Most importantly they can
choose and recruit the candidate they want – the candidate their
school needs.”
Charlie Taylor, CEO, National College for Teaching & Leadership
Benefits for prospective
teachers
“School Direct offers the
experience of a school from
the start, making teaching a
far less daunting prospect.”
“You are able to embed yourself into the school
more than you would on a traditional placement,
and therefore build stronger relationships with
pupils and teachers that will help to improve your
teaching.”
“This sense of belonging is something which underpins the School Direct
experience. As a School Direct trainee I have access to the full spectrum of school
life. At a basic level, this means that I attend meetings, assist with a form,
perform duties, and teach classes. On a training level, however, this means that I
have access to a whole range of opportunities for professional development
which I can use to enhance my training experience and my future employability.”
School Direct Routes
School Direct (training)
School based training often includes a PGCE with full time
comprehensive training divided between school &
university resulting in academic & professional
qualifications (up to 90 M level credits). Candidates pay a
tuition fee (via Student Loan Company) and may be
eligible for bursaries, scholarships and student finance.
This route can be similar to other PG routes such as
mainstream PGCE course.
School Direct Routes
School Direct (salaried)
Employment based – training full-time in a school with
some training at the University.
Directed at career changers with an expectation of at least
three years’ prior work experience
Trainee receives a salary (approximately £16K)
Can be employed by the school for a full academic year
QTS only – although a PGCE is possible in some cases.
This route is similar to an older route known as GTP
Funding – 2013/14
(2014/15 TBC)
2013/14 bursaries, scholarships and school direct (salaried) funding
Physics,
Modern
Primary
Other priority
Computer
chemistry,
languages
maths
secondary
science
1
2
maths
specialist
and primary
st
Bursary - 1
£20,000
£20,000
£11,000
£9000
£9000
Bursary - 2.1
£15,000
£15,000
£6000
£4000
£4000
Bursary - 2.2
£12,000
£12,000
£0
£0
£0
Scholarship
See note
N/A
N/A
N/A
See note
below
below
25% premium paid on the above bursaries/scholarships to school direct
FSM premium
trainees whose training is based in a school where more than 35% of pupils
are eligible for free school meals
School direct
£19,000
£19,000
£16,000
£14,000
£14,000
3
(salaried) –
contribution paid
to school/ITT
provider
10% addition paid on the above funding for school direct (salaried)
School direct
whose History,
training
is based
in aGreek,
school
more than
35% of
(salaried)
FSM
Other priority
secondary: trainees
English, Geography,
Computer
Science,
Latin,where
music, biology,
PE
pupils are eligible for free school meals
premium
Our partnership offers …
School Direct (training) & School Direct
(salaried) in:
English
Drama
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Science
Art and Design
History
Geography
Computer Science
Economics
Psychology
Modern Foreign
Languages
Physical Education
Music
Sociology
Religious Education
How to Apply
• Do your research – route, school and provider
• Apply via ucas online (ucas.com)
• Complete an application form and identify a
referee
• Apply 1 – From November - Three Choices
simultaneous
• Apply 2 – From January – remaining places
sequentially
• Face to face interview(s) and tasks
• Conditional offers
Entry Requirements
• UK university UG degree or recognised equivalent.
• Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and
Mathematics or equivalent.
• School experience, enthusiasm, knowledge, resilience
• You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring
Service clearance application form to verify your
suitability to work with young people.
• You will be required to take the numeracy and literacy
professional skills tests prior to applying.
• Health Check – fitness to teach
Subject Knowledge
Enhancement Courses
•If subject degree focus does not match a course
we/others provide enhancement courses in
(Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and MFL).
• Courses can run from 4 weeks to 6 months. Courses
can attract a bursary of approximately £200 a week (tax
free)
Where to find out more:
DfE information see routes into teaching –
www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching
Getting school experience –
www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/school-experience
How to apply via UCAS www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/teacher-training
Information on the Professional Skills Tests –
http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/careers/traininganddevel
opment/professional