RQT Development Programme 2018-19

The RQT Development Programme is aimed at teachers in their first five years of teaching. The programme will be delivered over 6 afternoons during the academic year and will include lunch on arrival. It will provide RQT's with knowledge, experience and training in key areas of professional development. These will include;

Session 1 - High Quality teaching & Learning (29th January 2019 - 9.30am - 1.00pm)
The session will include;-

• analysis of a range of filmed lessons
• understanding 'what makes the difference'
• determining your own non-negotiables for your classroom to ensure you are a high performing teacher.

Session 2 - Driving Progress (29th January 2019 - 12.30pm - 4pm)
The session will include;-

• Provision for vulnerable groups within the classroom
• Tracking interventions to ensure impact
• Understanding how class data contributes to whole school data
• Taking ownership of pupil progress meetings & teacher accountability

Session 3 - Subject Leadership (27th February 2019)
The session will include;-

• Expectations of a subject leader
• Auditing provision and standards
• Action planning
• Leading & supporting others
• Driving improvements
• Monitoring and evaluating impact

Session 4 - Mind, Body & Soul (27th March 2019)
The session will include;-

• Stretch, Reflect & Respond - A Christian approach to wellbeing for pupils and staff
• Supporting SEMH & developing an ADHD/ASD friendly classroom
• Staff reflection & opportunities for pupils' spiritual growth

Session 5 - Managing difficult conversations (1st May 2019)
The session will include;-

• Engaging parents and coping with challenge
• Managing support staff
• Understanding how to adapt your approach to different personalities
• Building positive relationships across the school community

Session 6 - Professional development & accountability (18th June 2019)
The session will include;-

• Progression and performance expectations within the main pay scale
• Conduct, HR policies and employment procedures
• Self-awareness & reflecting on personal practice
• Identifying own targets for improvement and taking ownership of your professional development