The Graduate Teacher Programme and Registered Teacher Programme - How to Gain Qualified Teacher Status
Anyone who wants to teach in a state-maintained school in England needs to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). There are 2 routes to gaining QTS one for graduates (graduate teaching programme)and one for support staff employed in a school who have gained 240 CAT points as part of a first degree (registered teacher programme). Grants are available for this employment route into teaching.
You can get more information on the Graduate and Registered Teacher Programme by e-mailing grtp@tdainfo.co.uk.
You can also call the Teaching Information Line on: 0845 6000 991, Fax: 0117 915 6578.
For further information on the Graduate Teacher Programme or the Registered Teacher Programme in Bury contact the Business Manager NW and Lancashire Consortium 01772 532643 (based at the Lancashire local authority Recruitment and Retention Team).
Bury Graduate and Registered Teacher Programme Information (44kb 4 page pdf)
National College for School Leaders "Leadership from the Middle Programme"
Support staff are now able to access the National College for School leaders "Leadership from the Middle programme".
Leading from the Middle (LftM) is a 10-month professional development programme for middle leaders. Groups of between two and four middle leaders from primary, secondary and special schools are supported by one leadership coach. Applications are also welcomed from single schools or from groups of schools working together as a collaborative group. This programme is continually renewed to ensure it meets the needs of today's middle leaders.
The programme supports the leadership development of middle leaders in five key areas:
- Leadership of innovation and change
- Knowledge and understanding of their role in leading teaching and learning
- Enhancing self-confidence and skills as team leaders
- Building team capacity through the efficient use of staff and resources
- Active engagement in self-directed change in a blended learning environment
National College for School Leaders
HLTA Programme for Bury
The last recruitment round for 2008-2009 for support staff wishing to apply to the HLTA programme opened in September 2008. Closing date was 29 September 2008 and the HLTA Training Needs Analysis session to determine applicants own training needs was on 24 September 2008 at the Development and Training Centre, Bury.
HLTA Application Forms Flier (31kb 2 page pdf)
HLTA Training, Preparation and Assessment - Bury Local Authority HLTA Funding Application Form: Autumn 2008 (243kb 16 page pdf)
HLTA - A Status for People Who Support Teachers and Learners (130kb 31page pdf)
33 Revised HLTA Standards (26kb 2 page pdf)
Courses/Training
2008-2009 Training Programme for Bury Invigilation Staff (220kb 5 page pdf)
Centre for Educational Leadership 2.5 day Executive Coaching Programme for Support Staff Line Managers - 13 and 14 November 2009 and 12 January 2009 (121kb 3 page pdf)
Revised Modular Training Guide (75kb 2 page pdf) These free standing courses are on offer to Teaching Assistants/Support Staff who support teaching and learning and who wish to undertake a slower route to HLTA status. This may be useful or schools with several staff wanting to apply for funding to achieve HLTA level 4 status.
Bury Local Authority Teaching Assistant and Support Staff Supporting Teaching and Learning 2008 Modular Training Programme (17kb 2 page pdf)
Working with Gifted and Talented Pupils - 17 November 2008 (21kb 1 page pdf)
Behaviour Problems and Behaviour Management Training Sessions - 21 November 2008 (19kb 1 page pdf)
Voice Care - Behaviour Management Course - 25 November 2008 (254kb 2 page pdf)
Train to gain NVQ Level 2 free qualifications (* criteria apply) in Business Administration and Supporting Teaching and Learning (43kb 5 page pdf) - formerly known as the Teaching Assistant NVQ)
Bury Support Work in Schools (SWIS) Qualficiations Information Pack (128kb 5 page pdf)
Newsletters
Latest Newsletter - Autumn 2008 for all School Support Staff (535kb 4 page pdf)
Teaching Assistants Update Newsletter - HLTA Newsletter April 2008 (91kb 1 page pdf)
Teaching Assistants Update Newsletter - HLTA Recruitment April 2008 (109kb 1 page pdf)
School Support Staff Newsletter - April 2008 (791kb 4 page pdf)
News on Qualifications from Holy Cross College Bury
Saturday 6 September and Wednesday 10 September 2008 open days for school support staff at Holy Cross University Centre with information about places available on many degrees including the new Foundation Degree in Disability Studies and Foundation Degree in Integrated Practice - Young People.
Holy Cross Bulletin - September 2008 (231kb 2 page pdf)
Newsletter - June 2008 (89kb 3 page pdf)
