What can I do?

Gain a degree

Gain GCSEs in English, Maths (and Science for primary if born after 1979) or equivalent

Undertake undergraduate/postgraduate teacher training

Investigate employment based route into teaching (GTP/RTP)

Gain experience of working as a TA or HLTA

How could my school support me?

Encourage observation of best practice

Sponsor through Graduate and Registered Teacher Programme

Shadow a teacher

Gain experience of supervised working with small groups

How can I work with other schools?

Observe teaching in other schools

How will I use LA support?

Teacher Taster Courses through SWD Team

GTP Annual Conference

Advice and support through SWD Team

Interview by the Hertfordshire Regional Partnership in association with UH

What opportunities are there through national/regional programmes?

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Undergraduate degree in Education

Graduate and Registered Teacher Programme

Alban Federation GTP programme