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STAR Teaching School Alliance
Weekly Bulletin
Issue 40 2017/18
Contact: Liz Tuddenham
Tel: 07565 398 897
Email: [email protected]
New Diary Dates Hover over the Event and click on the links to go direct to latest information where available
Date Event Additional Info
11th Oct EYFS Moderation: Reviewing baseline data
St Joseph’s RC School, Tadcaster @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm
11th & 18th Oct
Level 3 Emergency Paedeatric 1st Aid Appleton Roebuck, 4:15pm – 5:15pm
17th Oct STAR Admin Network Kellington @ 1:30pm – 3:30pm
8th Nov EYFS Moderation: Focus to be agreed @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm - Venue TBD: host school can decide on focus based on their area of expertise
9th Nov NYCC ASP Training for HT Monk Fryston @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm
10th Nov SLE Cohort 2 Core Training South Milford @ 9:00am – 3:00pm
1st Feb 2018
EYFS Moderating data – Physical Development and PSED
@ 4:00pm – 5:00pm - Venue TBD
14th Mar 2018
EYFS Moderation: Focus to be agreed @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm - Venue TBD: host school can decide on focus based on their area of expertise
18th Apr 2018
EYFS Moderating data for submission – Literacy and CL
@ 4:00pm – 5:00pm - Venue TBD
Upcoming Diary Dates for next six weeks previously publicised
Date Event Additional Info
4th Oct STAR TSA Operational Heads Meeting Escrick, (following HT PLN) 12:00pm–3:30pm
6th Oct Closing date for LLE applications http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/local-leaders-of-education/
10th Oct RQT/QT Development Programme Initial Twilight Venue TBC @ 4pm – 5:30pm
11th Oct Basic Data Protection Training REVISED DATE Monk Fryston @ 3:45pm – 5:00pm
11th Oct EYFS Moderation: Reviewing baseline data St Joseph’s RC School, Tadcaster @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm
11th Oct Level 3 Emergency Paediatric 1st Aid Appleton Roebuck, 4:15pm – 5:15pm
12th Oct Shared Curriculum: Able Writers Riverside – Full day event
12th Oct STAR TSA Strategic Heads Meeting Venue TBC @ 9:00am – 3:30pm
13th Oct Shared Curriculum: Able Writers Riverside – Full day event
13th Oct STAR TSA MFL Network TGS @ 9:00am – 12:00pm
17th Oct STAR Admin Network Kellington @ 1:30pm – 3:30pm
17th Oct NQT Development Programme Initial Twilight Venue TBC @ 4pm – 5:00pm
18th Oct Shared Curriculum: Able Maths Riverside – Morning Session
18th Oct STAR TSA TA Training & Network – Topic “Scaffolding” Venue TBC @ 13:30pm – 15:30pm
18th Oct Level 3 Emergency Paediatric 1st Aid Appleton Roebuck, 4:15pm – 5:15pm
2nd Nov Shared Curriculum Activity: Able Science Riverside – Full day event
2nd Nov New/refresher Governor Training Monk Fryston @ 6:30pm – 9:30pm
3rd Nov STAR TSA NQT Development Programme session 1 of 6 Athelstan @ 1pm – 3:30pm
7th Nov MLDP Introductory Session Brigshaw Trust @12:30pm -5:00pm
8th Nov STAR TSA EYFS Moderation - Focus to be decided @ 4:00pm – 5:00pm - Venue TBD
9th Nov NYCC ASP Training for HT Monk Fryston @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm
10th Nov SLE Cohort 2 Core Training South Milford @ 9:00am – 3:00pm
The full calendar of STAR TSA 2017/18 events is available on our website, click here to view Any submissions for the weekly bulletin to be sent to
[email protected] by midday each Thursday.
New Password for Members Only area of website – see below
New This Week/Action needed:
STAR TSA EYFS Moderation 2017/18 EYFS moderation dates for 2017/18 have now been set as follows. Please email [email protected] if you are able to host one of the future sessions
Term Date Focus Venue
Autumn 1 Wednesday 11th October
Reviewing baseline data St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Tadcaster
Autumn 2 Wednesday 8th November
Venue School to decide on focus based on their area of expertise Invite EYFS feeder settings
Spring 1 Wednesday 1st February
Moderating data – Physical Development and PSED
Spring 2 Wednesday 14th March
Venue School to decide on focus based on their area of expertise Invite EYFS feeder settings
Summer 1 Wednesday 18th April
Moderating data for submission – Literacy and CL
TA Training & Network Building on the very popular TA events of last year, Jo Bolton Brown will be delivering FREE the following training to any Teaching Assistant from a STAR Allinace member schools (primary or secondary):
The Teaching Assistant as Scaffolder – maximising the impact of the Teaching Assistant How do we improve the interactions we have with pupils through scaffolding? We will discuss scaffolding in detail and look at TA’s role in encouraging pupils to think of strategies they can use to solve the problems for themselves. How to support pupils to become more independent.
The session will also allow time to network, share best practice and discussion time. Email: [email protected] to reserve places STAR Admin network - The first admin network for 2017/18 will be on 17th October 2017, 13:30 - 15:30 at Kellington Primary School. Current attendees are at Annex A – please let [email protected] if you are not on the list but intend to attend. Agenda items should be sent direct to Nikki at Kellington (email: [email protected]) ASP Training for Headteachers On behalf of NYCC, STAR TSA are hosting an ASP (RAISE replacement) training session on 9th November , 4pm -6pm at Monk Fryston School. This training is funded by the Primary Improvement Partnership and each school in North Yorkshire may have one place for the headteacher or other Senior Leader. Current attendees are at Annex A – please let [email protected] if you are not on the list but would like to attend. To get the most out of this event, delegates should bring their own mobile device and ensure that that they can access ASP using Secure Access login details before the meeting.
Level 3 Emergency Paediatric 1st Aid On the back of the recent successful first aid at work courses and demand from schools , a 6hr Emergency Paediatric 1st Aid course has been arranged to run over two twilights on 11th and 18th October, 4:15pm -7:15pm at Appleton Roebuck. A small number of places are still available (maximum number 16). Full details of the course can be seen at Annex F. If you would like to book a place please email. The more attendees, the lower the price… Local Leader of Education – Application window closes 6th October Are you, or do you know, a good serving headteacher with at least three years’ experience and expect to remain at current school for at least two years after designation? If so, consider becoming a Local Leader of Education (LLE). Find out more at: http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/local-leaders-of-education/ where you can check the eligibility
criteria and download an application form.
LLE Recruitment timeline Autumn 2017:
Applications open: 15th September 2017 Applications close: 6th October 2017 Selection interviews: w/c 16th October 2017
Applications will be welcome from Primary and Secondary Headteachers who meet the criteria. Your school DOES NOT have to be a member of the STAR TSA NQT and RQT/QT Programmes There are still places available on the NQT and RQT/QT Development Programmes both of which have introductory twilights planned before half term so please book places ASAP.
Details on both programmes can be found at Annex B or by visiting these pages on our website:
http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/news-updates/nqt-development-programme/ - to ensure all NQTs across the region to have access to the same high-quality support and training to support them in the important first year of teaching, tThe eight Primary Teaching School Alliances in North Yorkshire have worked together to produce a blueprint for NQT support, which will underpin all NQT provision delivered by Teaching Schools in the group. Each Alliance will build on the shared, core programme with bespoke elements to best support the cohort and context of NQTs in their area.
http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/news-updates/qualified-teacher-development-programme/ - designed specifically for Recently Qualified Teachers or those who are emerging as potential future leaders in either the Primary or Secondary phases. Drawing from materials produced by St.Mary’s Teaching School and Leeds Beckett University, the programme will include a series of face-to-face training sessions and school-based development tasks. Additionally delegates will benefit from a personalised one-to-one development session led by an accredited coach from Leeds Carnegie Leaders in Learning.
Middle Leaders Development Programme Places are filling up fast on this popular programme available so schools are advised to book quick to avoid disappointment.
The first face to face session is on November 7th and will be held at the Brigshaw Trust. Delegates should have received an email with details.
Details on the programmes can be found at Annex B or by visiting our website: http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/news-updates/middle-leaders-development-programme/
Data Protection Training – REVISED DATE Veritau are to run basic data protection training at Monk Fryston for staff. Unfortunately, due to a funeral the date has had to be rearranged from 27th Sept to 11th October, 3.45 – 5pm. All schools are welcome to attend for a small charge of £10 per delegate – please advise [email protected] of the names of any attendees. New/Refresher Governor Training Based on popular demand the STAR Teaching School Alliance is pleased to be able to offer a twilight training session for governors. This is a fully up to date course incorporating the new Governor Competencies and material from the latest Governor Handbook. See Annex C for more details. Open to governors from any school. Schools will be charged on a sliding scale (maximum £40 per STAR Alliance delegate) so the more the merrier & cheaper!!
OTHER INFORMATION/OPPORTUNITIES/ACTIVITIES:
Sherburn High School Open Mornings. See Annex E for details of SHS open mornings for parents of prospective pupils on 3rd & 19th October 2017. Could local schools please publicise to parents.
STAR TSA Operational Heads Meeting The meetings for 2017/18 will be held at Escrick following the NY PLN (formerly SIN) meetings and at Nicola Brown from HR will join each meeting at 1:30pm for about 20-30 minutes. Primary and Secondary heads from all member schools are encouraged to attend.
STAR TSA website Don’t forget to visit our website (www.STARteachingschoolalliance.org) from time to time. We aim to keep this up to date with useful information and news. The password for the Members Only Page, which hosts specific network zones etc has now been updated to STARtsa2018 If you have anything useful to share, just email to [email protected]
JOB VACANCIES: Please let any potential interested people know and/or publicise as relevant.
Riverside Community Primary – Assistant HeadTeacher to include strategic lead for key stage 2, maths and SMSC Number on Roll: 460 (including 26 FTE Nursery) Salary: Leadership Scale point 3-5, possibly to point 6 for an exceptional candidate Contract: Full time, established Job start: 1st January 2018 Closing Date: Monday 2nd October (midnight) Interviews: Tuesday 17th October 2017 Click here for more details: http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/jobs/aht-role/
Interested in becoming a school governor?
Riverside School, Tadcaster, is looking to co-opt some additional governors to its highly pro-active Governing Body.
If you have a background in an educational setting, and/or are skilled in data analysis then please get in touch as we currently have vacancies for co-opted governors. All you need to do to be considered is complete the form on the website HERE. Expressions of interest should be sent in to the School Office by Moday 9th October and the Chair or Vice-Chair will then be in touch. Full training and support will be available to those new to a governing body role.
Please send any responses to [email protected]
Or drop us an email if you would like an informal discussion about the role.
Swaledale Alliance SSIF project: Lead Practitioner
The Swaledale Alliance has made a successful bid for funding from the DfE Strategic School Improvement Fund (SSIF) for a project to develop pupils’ metacognition – understanding of their own learning – in 10 North Yorkshire primary schools serving forces communities.
These are full time posts - secondment and/or job shares would be considered.
Required for January 2018 – 2 posts – fixed term to April 2019
Salary: Leading Practitioner Pay Range – ISR L1-5 (£39 374– £43 454)
Teachers pay and conditions apply
Initial appointment will be at L1
See Annex D for full details
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Annex A COURSE NAME Data Protection
COURSE NAME
Level 3 Emergency Paedeatric First Aid
Venue Monk Fryston Venue Appleton Roebuck
Date 11th October 2017 Date 11th & 18th October
Time 15:45 - 17:00 Time 16:15 - 19:15
Name of Trainer Robert Bean Name of Trainer MR Safety
School Delegate Name School Delegate Name
Monk Fryston Staff Various Appleton Roebuck TBC
Sherburn Hungate Martyn Broom Appleton Roebuck TBC
South Milford Melanie Lawrence Appleton Roebuck TBC
STAR TSA Liz Tuddenham Appleton Roebuck TBC
TGS Melissa Boyes Appleton Roebuck TBC
TGS Mike Dunphy Appleton Roebuck TBC
Appleton Roebuck TBC
Riverside TBC
Riverside TBC
Riverside TBC
Riverside TBC
____________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE NAME MFL Network COURSE NAME Admin Network Venue TGS Venue Kellington Date 13th October 2017 Date 17th October 2017 Time 9:00 - 12:00 Time 13:30 – 15:30 Name of Trainer Val Law Name of Trainer
School Delegate Name School Delegate Name
Kellington Jess Kinsley Appleton Roebuck Sally Askins
Monk Fryston Val Law Athelstan Sue Thompson
Saxton Caroline Cockeram Kellington Nikki Hesp
Long Marston Carrie Drewer
Monk Fryston Katie McLachlan
Riverside Adele Barnes
Saxton Danielle Elliott
St Mary's Denise Land
____________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE NAME
TA Training & Network – Topic “Scaffolding
Venue TBC Date 18th October Time 13:30 - 15:30 Name of Trainer Jo Brown-Bolton
School Delegate Name
Saxton Amanda Romans
Monk Fryston Nicole Maddock ____________________________________________________________________________________
Annex A
COURSE NAME New/Refresher Governor Training
COURSE NAME NYCC ASP for HTs Venue Monk Fryston School Venue Monk Fryston Date 2nd November Date 9th November 2017 Time 18:30 - 21:30 Time 16:00 – 18:00 Name of Trainer Brian Beal Name of Trainer NYCC
School Delegate Name School Delegate Name
Fairburn Amy Southon Appleton Roebuck Andrea Commins
Fairburn Sarah Saville Barlby Jillian Baker
Hensall Community Primary School
Mr Duncan Kilbride (LA Governor)
Carlton-in-Snaith Jon Watson
Kellington Jenny Mitchell Cawood Nick Payling
Kellington Sarah Sayer Cliffe VC Primary
School Suzanne Hay
Long Marston Thamara Bulmer Escrick Emma Miller
Riverside Rachel Hughes Hambleton C E
Primary School Tim Williams
Saxton Georgina Kelly Hemingbrough CP
School Sarah Chappell
SHS Muhammad Kanaa/Louise Fletcher
Monk Fryston Rick Weights
South Milford John Prentice Riverside Ian Yapp
Tadcaster East John Hasselgreen Sherburn Hungate Martyn Broom
Tadcaster East Rachel Hughes South Milford Mel Lawrence
St Mary's RC Primary Fiona Robertson
Wistow Sarah Langridge
____________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE NAME Maths Network COURSE NAME English Network Venue Athelstan (TBC) Venue Athelstan (TBC) Date 15th November 2017 Date 22nd November 2017 Time 12:30 - 15:30 Time 12:30 - 15:30 Name of Trainer Lou O'Brien Name of Trainer Kelly Ashley
School Delegate Name School
Kellington Nicola Brinkworth Kellington Amy Beadnell
Monk Fryston Faye Lofthouse Monk Fryston Laura Strathearn
Saxton Ben Garland-Collins Riverside Steph Cowler
Saxton Michelle Holgate
SHS Lydia Jackson ____________________________________________________________________________________
Annex A
STAR TSA Development Programmes
COURSE NAME MLDP 2017-18 COURSE NAME RQT/QT 2017-18 Venue Various Venue Various Date Various Date Various Time Various Time Various
Name of Trainer Chris Power / Rick Weights
Name of Trainer
Jess Dales /Sarah Poulter
School Delegate Name School Delegate Name
Athelstan James Tucker Appleton Roebuck Amy Campbell
Athelstan Rachael Hayton Athelstan Charlotte Newsome
Athelstan Callum Ivel Sherburn Hungate Rhianna Smith
Kellington Amy Beadnell. Monk Fryston Vicky Walsh Riverside William (Will) Calvert Sherburn Hungate Julia Weights St Edwards RC Primary (Boston Spa) Lisa Welburn
St Josephs Katie Fry ____________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE NAME NQT 2017-18 COURSE NAME HLTA Venue Variois Venue Various Date Various Date Various Time Various Time Various
Name of Trainer Michala Pratt & others
Name of Trainer Helen Humphrys
School Delegate Name School Delegate Name
Athelstan Lucy Town Monk Fryston Linda Chorlton
Monk Fryston Mandy Langan Saxton Amanda Romans
South Milford James Field Sherburn Hungate Tamasin Allen-Warren
St Mary's Rebecca McNeil
____________________________________________________________________________________
Annex B
STAR TSA HLTA Programme This programme is for teaching assistants who wish to be assessed against the national HLTA standards, leading to the award of HLTA status accredited by the HLTA Assessment Partnership via HLTA North of England.
Delegates enrolled on the programme Cost £1100 per person which includes the £180 registration fee and £250 assessment fee.
Outline of Programme
Running over a six month period (January 2018 – June 2018) candidates will be required to:
Attend 4 full days and 8 twilight sessions over the duration of the course. These sessions will focus on developing the candidate’s ability to teach whole classes of children across the primary age range.
Compile a portfolio of evidence and written assignments which demonstrates their learning against each of the assessment criteria for the course.
Undertake a final assessment. This comprises of a half day visit to the candidates school by an HLTA assessor and normally takes place 2-3 weeks after the final day of the course. During the assessment visit the assessor will meet with the candidate, teaching colleagues and the Headteacher. The assessor will also spend time looking at the candidate’s portfolio of evidence.
Support expectations for candidates
It is important that candidates have the facility to develop and practice their skills. It is imperative therefore that they have the full support of their Headteacher and are given the opportunity to teach each week in their own school during the course. Candidates will also be allocated an in school mentor who is an experienced teacher. In addition to this candidates will receive two visits from a course tutor who will watch them teach and offer support.
Minimum requirements
Candidates must have a Level 2 qualification in both Maths and English e.g. GCSE grades A* – C or Adult Literacy or Numeracy.
In supporting a candidate’s application for this course, headteachers will be asked to confirm that the candidate has the ability to achieve the HLTA standards. The standards can be found on the HLTA National
Assessment Partnership website.
Annex B
STAR TSA NQT Development Programme Our aspiration is for all NQTs across the region to have access to the same high-quality support and training to support them in the important first year of teaching. The eight Primary Teaching School Alliances in North Yorkshire have worked together to produce a blueprint for NQT support, which will underpin all NQT provision delivered by Teaching Schools in the group. Each Alliance will build on the shared, core programme with bespoke elements to best support the cohort and context of NQTs in their area.
Delegates enrolled on the programme £275 per delegate for STAR Alliance members £325 per delegate for non-member schools http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/news-updates/nqt-development-programme/
Twilight introductory session NQT 1 NQT 2 NQT 3 NQT 4 NQT 5 NQT 6
17th October, 4pm - 5:00pm 3rd Nov, 1pm - 3:30pm 14th Dec, 1pm – 3:30pm 1st Feb, 1pm – 3:30pm 27th March, 1pm – 3:30pm 16th May, 1pm – 3:30pm 4th July, 1pm – 3:30pm
The programme is designed to be a highly practical one that will allow Newly Qualified Teachers to take responsibility for their development as an excellent practitioner. Sessions delivered by Specialist Leaders will be punctuated with strategies and tasks to empower NQTs to improve themselves, such as lesson studies, teach meets and action research. Outline of the programme (Dates to be confirmed) Introductory (twilight) session
An introduction to the roles, responsibilities and expectations of NQTs and mentors An introduction to wellbeing and work/life balance.
Section 1 – Teaching strategies Putting Assessment for Learning at the centre of teaching Making best use of adults in the classroom Comparing approaches to marking and feedback How to be adaptable with questioning What makes an effective learning environment
Section 2 – Vulnerable Learners Understanding the SEND code of practice Tackling learning barriers in the classroom Integrating provision for all learners Unpicking the need that underlies challenging behavior Where to go for help with Child Protection issues
Section 3 – Wellbeing and career progression Performance Management and what it means for you Moving into leadership Managing workload and developing resilience Understanding the school-led system Note Section1, 2, and 3 will be delivered over 6 half day sessions
Annex B
STAR TSA RQT/QT Development Programme Twilight introductory session Day 1 Personal Coaching Session: Day 2 Day 3
10th October, 4pm - 5:30pm 21st November, 9am - 3:30pm Private session to be arranged during December, January or February in delegates own school or mutually agreed venue 27th February, 9am - 3:30pm 2nd May, 9am - 3:30pm
Delegates enrolled on the programme Cost £295 per delegate for STAR Alliance members £325 per delegate for non-member schools This includes all course materials, face-to-face sessions, and a one to one coaching session by an external qualified coach, and the opportunity to attend the STAR Celebration event at Monk Fryston Hall. Each delegate will be given a pack of information and resources to take away from the training. http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/news-updates/qualified-teacher-development-programme/
STAR Teaching School Alliance is pleased to be able to offer an exciting new programme designed specifically for Recently Qualified Teachers or those who are emerging as potential future leaders in either the Primary or Secondary phases. The programme will be running throughout the 2017–18 academic year. Drawing from materials produced by St.Mary’s Teaching School and Leeds Beckett University, the programme will include a series of face-to-face training sessions and school-based development tasks. Additionally delegates will benefit from a personalised one-to-one development session led by an accredited coach from Leeds Carnegie Leaders in Learning. The programme aims to: • Enable delegates to embed excellence in their own teaching and learning and become confident and
outstanding teachers; • Provide opportunities for delegates to increase their knowledge and understanding of leadership
competencies to develop curriculum leadership skills and team leadership attributes; • Enable delegates to develop teamwork skills through project work; • Enable delegates to reflect and further develop emotional intelligence capabilities that enhance their
leadership effectiveness through coaching and keeping a learning portfolio; • Support delegates in their career as aspiring leaders; and • Create peer support network enabling the sharing of best practice and improved outcomes for learners. Who should apply?
Individuals working in any age phase with responsibility for leading an aspect within a school, which may be a team of staff, Key Stage, department, subject or curriculum area. Places are limited to 20 for the 2017/18 cohort
Annex B
STAR TSA Middle Leaders Development Programme Initial Face to Face session Residential Training session Final Face to Face Session
7th November, 12:30 – 5:00pm 26th - 27th January 2018 24th May, 12:30 – 5:00pm
Delegates enrolled on the programme Cost £360 per delegate for STAR Alliance members £400 per delegate for non-member schools This includes all course materials, face-to-face sessions, and a full-board residential at Monk Fryston Hall Hotel. Each delegate will be given a pack of information and resources to take away from the training. http://starteachingschoolalliance.org/news-updates/middle-leaders-development-programme/
We will once again be running this highly successful programme during the 2017 – 18 academic year. This programme gives delegates the opportunity to develop their skills, confidence and knowledge to focus on driving successful team performance and improving outcomes for learners. Drawing from materials produced by NCTL and the NYPSTA, the programme will include face-to-face training sessions, school-based development tasks, and a residential element. The programme will aim to:
Improve the quality of Middle Leadership in schools
Enhance understanding of the mechanics of leadership
Enhance understanding of the personal qualities of leadership to evaluate provision & modify individual responses to achieve impact
Ensure an impact of middle leadership upon an aspect of school improvement
Improving pupil progress by refining teaching, learning & assessment Who should apply? Individuals working in any age phase with responsibility for leading an aspect within a school, which may be a team of staff, Key Stage, department, subject or curriculum area.
Annex C
STAR Teaching School Alliance
CPD Programme
New/Refresher Governor Training “Governing boards are the strategic decision makers and vision setters in every school and academy. They play a
vital role in ensuring the best possible education for every child by creating robust accountability for school leaders.
Crucially, that means using and being familiar with objective data on the performance of pupils, teachers and finances
to ask the right questions and ensure resources are allocated to school priorities. It also meansensuring that schools
prepare pupils for life and the workplace by building their character and resilience and by implementing their Prevent
duty to protect them from the risks of extremism and radicalisation.”
Lord Nash Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System
Based on popular demand the STAR Teaching School Alliance is pleased to be able to offer a twilight
training session for governors. This is a fully up to date course incorporating the new Governor competencies and material from the latest Governor Handbook
Training Date & Venue:
Thursday 2nd November, 6:30pm – 9:30pm,
Monk Fryston School
Who should attend? The twilight session is primarily aimed at those new to school governance, but could also act as a useful
refresher for those who wish to ensure that they are up to date on the ever changing demands of governors.
Prices: The actual price charged will be dependent on the total number of delegates booking onto the training in
accordance with the following table:
Price
Number of booked places STAR Alliance delegates Non-STAR Alliance delegate
10 – 14 delegates £40.00 £45.00
15 – 19 delegates £30.00 £35.00
20 -24 delegates £25.00 £27.50
25 and above £20.00 £22.50
To book a place email:
Annex D
Swaledale Alliance SSIF project: Lead Practitioner Required for January 2018 – 2 posts – fixed term to April 2019
The Swaledale Alliance has made successful bid for funding from the DfE Strategic School Improvement
Fund (SSIF) for a project to develop pupils’ metacognition – understanding of their own learning – in 10
North Yorkshire primary schools serving forces communities.
These are full time posts - secondment and/or job shares would be considered.
Salary
Leading Practitioner Pay Range – ISR L1-5 (£39 374– £43 454), Initial appointment will be at L1
Teachers pay and conditions apply
Details
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an innovative project, working with teachers and
headteachers in 10 primary schools to develop pupils’ metacognition and self-regulation skills.
The project primary schools serve forces communities around Catterick Garrison and the neighbouring RAF
bases at Leeming, Dishforth and Linton-on Ouse.
This project seeks to improve outcomes for all pupils through the development of pupils’ metacognition and
self-regulation - empowering pupils to understand their own learning and to develop skills to enable them to
take more responsibility for their own progress. As well as impacting on standards across the schools this
approach will also help pupils to take useful skills with them in any future change of primary school –
mitigating the impact of high Service Pupil mobility - and in the transition to secondary school.
We are looking for experienced primary teachers, with successful experience of supporting and developing
other teachers, to play a leading role in the project. Those appointed will be need to be able to work
independently and on their own initiative and be able to enthuse and inspire.
The successful candidates are not expected to have existing expertise in the development of pupils’
metacognition. The initial phase of the project will focus on the development of the necessary skills and
materials.
Applications are welcomed from individuals who can demonstrate:
Successful primary teaching experience
The ability to enthuse fellow professionals
Successful experience in developing the practice of other teachers though modelling, coaching and
mentoring
An enthusiasm for developing their own expertise
Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
In return we offer the successful applicants:
The opportunity to be at the forefront of current educational development
A significant opportunity to develop their own practice
Valuable experience for future steps into leadership
This appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service enhanced check.
Timeline
Completed applications should be returned no later than 5pm on Thursday 12th October. Shortlisting will
take place on Friday 13th October 2017.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th October 2017.
How to Apply
Application packs and application forms are available via the Swaledale Alliance website
www.swaledalealliance.org or by emailing Leo Stolarski [email protected]
If you would like an informal chat to discuss the post further please contact
Phil Bennington, Strategy Manager of the Swaledale Alliance 01748 828126
Annex E
Open morning
Tuesday 3rd October - 9.45 am
or
Thursday 19th October -9.45am
Email:
or call 01977- 682442
Annex F
Cost: Dependant on number of delegates (see below): No of delegates 8-12 13-16
Price per person – STAR member £70 £50.00
Price per person – Non-STAR school £75 £55.00
Dates/Times/Venue: To be delivered over two twilights at Appleton Roebuck Primary School:
4:15pm – 7:15pm, Wednesday 11th & 18th October
Annex F
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