What can I do?

Join subject/professional association e.g. GTC

Start a CPD portfolio

Become familiar with resources to support T&L e.g. national strategies, HGfL

Make effective use of mentor / coach

Identify small area for development with team

Shadow subject leader or year leader to gain insight into leadership role

How could my school support me?

Ensure effective induction programme, including observations by, and of, colleagues

Offer opportunities to join national strategy developments and training

School to allocate whole school responsibility for fast track candidates

How can I work with other schools?

RTP / GTP second school placement.

NQT – network with colleagues through local support networks / central training

Attend subject cluster / good practice meetings

Visit a leading teacher / AST

Attend local network meetings

How will I use LA support?

GTP weekly programme

Extensive NQT support programme

Full range of generic and subject specific training

Newsletters from national strategies and subject advisers

Subject leadership training as part of NQT programme

OTT Induction Programme

What opportunities are there through national/regional programmes?

Join RTP/GTP programme in conjunction with CSF and University of Herts

Join NQT accreditation programme, University of Herts

Participate in relevant Fast Track training

Investigate Professional Association learning opportunities

Join OTTP programme to gain UK / QTS