Career Pathway: Teacher
Individual Opportunities
- Keep a reflective CPD log
- Undertake classroom/phase action research project
- Read educational publications (see staff CPD library in the staffroom)
- Write a blog
- Teach different year groups /subjects
Recommended reading:
- Teach Like a Champion (Doug Lemov)
- Practice Perfect (Doug Lemov)
- Teaching Walkthrus (Tom Sherrington)
- Rosenshine’s Principles in Action (Tom Sherrington)
In-school Opportunities
- Take part in ‘Lesson Visit Training’ and observe colleagues. Practice giving feedback to colleagues.
- Lead a school event/trip
- Deliver training on an area of interest/research/expertise to phase/ year group, team
- Write and develop PoS and relevant Summative Assessments
- Generic support for applications to apply for TLR posts
- Complete PM targets and review for self
- Mentor/ coach a less-experienced colleague (e.g. ITT/ ECT)
- Plan and lead a session for a T and L group (e.g. new staff induction or ITT CPD)
- Participate and deliver training in your team
- Participate in the recruitment of ITT
- Support ITT trainees in subject
- Shadow a middle leader
- Analyse a data collection set across several classes
- Manage a budget
- Develop or amend a school policy
- Participate in the recruitment of new staff
- Lead an improvement/developmental project
- Shadow and attend a phase leaders meeting
- Become a model of best practice
- Conduct and lead some QA processes in the department
- Take part in QA processes with T and L Team
- Shadow a middle leader in ‘Deep Dive’ meetings
- Understand and embrace the school’s Christian Values
BDAT Wide Opportunities
- Observe a year group workstream or subject network
- Learn from other schools
- Attend moderation meetings
National & External Opportunities
- Access external CPD linked to subject/phase and educational pedagogy
- Access Teaching School Hub opportunities
- Access subject and behaviour hub training and materials
- Access professional association development programmes
- Access professional association resources
- Online training and development courses
- Explore / research opportunities for further study, e.g. Masters
Next Steps
- Research and apply for a Specialist NPQs
- Speak to your line manager about suitable TLR posts if they arise.
