Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub is part of Train to Teach with Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub
2 Look forward to what the future holds for you...
Welcome to Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub. We are the designated teaching school hub for Calderdale and Kirklees, working and connecting with the region’s teachers and leaders to provide them with professional development for all stages of their career. Based at Shelley College in Huddersfield, we are part of SHARE Multi-Academy Trust which operates four primary and four secondary schools in West Yorkshire. We recruit and train new teachers to the profession through our outstanding Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, which you’ll learn more about in this prospectus. Once trained and successfully awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you become an Early Career Teacher (ECT). We provide support, guidance and training to ECTs through our delivery of the Early Career Framework (ECF), which spans a two-year induction. Additionally, our Appropriate Body (AB) service ensures that all ECTs receive their statutory entitlements. Experienced teachers and leaders can develop their career further through our suite of Specialist and Leadership National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). We are proud to support teachers and leaders in all phases of schools in the region. We look forward to working with you. Lucy Sykes Director of Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub 3 Welcome to Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub
Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme is run in partnership with Trinity Institute of Education and Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership through our lead provider, National Institute of Teaching (NIoT). With around 60 partner schools, our collaboration means we can offer both expertise and experience. Whether you are a recent graduate, already work in a supporting role in education, or looking for a career change, our programme will help you start your teaching journey. We offer different phase and subject options as well as learning on a full or parttime basis. Our programme (full-time) takes one academic year to complete. Our learning is very interactive and engaging. It is school-based, placing trainees in school from day one and easing them into teaching at an appropriate pace. You will be fully immersed in school life and take ownership of the classes in your two contrasting experience placement schools. You will get to work with outstanding mentors and expert professionals, and our partner schools offer excellent local placements. We are dedicated to supporting trainees to become the best teacher possible and are proud of the mentoring and support we offer trainees. Places on the programme are subject to entry requirements and involve a fee. However, there are many options and funding routes available which we are happy to explain. Our programme is very successful; 98% of trainees secure teaching roles after completion, with a large proportion of our partner schools (including those within SHARE Multi-Academy Trust) making offers of employment. This is great for local schools, supporting education and teacher recruitment and retention in our region. We look forward to helping you start your teaching career. Katy Isles ITT Programme Lead, Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub 4 Introducing Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
Below, we provide a detailed explanation of our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Programme. School-Based Our ITT programme is a school-based model which places you in school from the start. This model is a supportive and hands-on approach to learning, assisting you with your understanding of teaching and educational settings from the outset. We ease you into teaching at an appropriate pace from September to October when assessed-practice begins. After the Christmas break, you will attend a 6-week block in a contrasting school (School B) before returning to School A to put your experience into practice. Course Options You can complete the programme on a full time or part time basis. If choosing fulltime, you can become a qualified teacher within one academic year. We offer a range of Primary and Secondary courses which are detailed on the following pages. Personal and Professional Development / Subject Knowledge / Academic Modules Flying Start - Early July Course Start - Last Week of August School A Placement Christmas Break School A Placement School B Placement 6 Weeks SEND / SEMH & Cross Phase ECT Preparation September February July Programme Structure 5 Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Programme Programme Structure and Placements Our programme is interactive and engaging. You will complete three placement blocks that are delivered as a sandwich course. As you go through these blocks, your timetable will gradually increase. The second school placement of the programme provides you with an alternative experience and enables you to build new networks, and gain further experience and confidence.
Partner Schools We work with around 60 partner schools to deliver our school-based training. Each school has its own unique features but are all involved with us because they want to play their part in training the outstanding teachers of the future. When you are offered a place on our programme, you will be placed in two contrasting schools. Placements are assigned on the basis of a range of factors including transport, home location and mentor capacity. Our list of schools is constantly expanding. If you would like to train with us but have a particular school in mind, please contact us to see if we can help. We will support you to select a school right for you. Alternative School Experience We offer shorter placements to support learning and knowledge of SEN/ SEMH/cross phase experiences to fully support planning for the phase you will teach. We also work with White Rose Education and West Yorkshire Maths Hub to provide mathematics specialism. Qualifications Through our programme, you can achieve the following: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 60 credits towards a Masters qualification Future Employability We are proud of our employability rates. Our programme is very successful with 98% of our trainees securing employment after completion. Our partner schools take part in our programme as part of their own recruitment strategies, with a large proportion offering their placement trainees employment. 6 Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Programme
Our ITT partnership with Trinity Institute of Education and Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership was formed to deliver high quality teacher training to the region. Each member of the team contributes their expertise and experience, and are dedicated in providing support to trainees. The team understands that choosing a career in teaching and, training to become a teacher, are big decisions. They are here to help you every step of the way with advice and support, answering any questions you may have right from enquiry stage through to programme completion. How the team will help you; Advice and guidance on preferred teaching phase/subject including arranging a school experience day, and completing the programme application. Ongoing communication and support following application, including regular updates and tips on how to prepare for your learning. Pre-placement Induction - we run a ‘Flying Start’ induction week for our trainees prior to the Summer where you will meet some of your fellow trainees and colleagues and learn more about the year ahead. Highly effective contextualised theory sessions. Interactive and engaging content. Module training from our experienced programme leads and support from other outstanding teachers to provide core skills and knowledge. Constructive feedback from observations to support continued development and progression. Regular placement visits and liaison with your mentor. We want to ensure that you enjoy the best possible experience during training. Employment support - all of our trainees are highly employable and our placement schools support our ITT programme as part of their own recruitment strategies. 4 Meet The Team Elaine Guzdek Primary Programme Lead, TIE Sue Marsh ITT Programme Lead, TIE Katy Isles ITT Programme Lead, CKTSH Emma Rodrigues ITT Lead, YRTP 7 Arrange a one-to-one chat with us or join one of our Wednesday webinars! Book via our website or call us at the Hub
8 Train to Teach: PRIMARY
Primary Course Highlights: Choice of specialising in either EYFS/KS1 or KS1/2. Achieve a PGCE with QTS and 60 credits towards a Masters qualification. Placement in a high quality school with support from a dedicated mentor, plus a placement in a second school to provide a contrasting experience, to develop skills and knowledge. Weekly learning and training to cover all aspects of education and pedagogy including; behaviour for learning, how to prepare, plan and structure lessons, questioning techniques, demonstrating progress and cooperative learning strategies. Secondary and Early Years experience to enhance wider knowledge around such areas as transition. Study in all aspects of what makes a successful teacher. This will include the National Curriculum and important aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEND), managing stress and achieving a work-life balance. Specialist primary maths support through our close links with White Rose Education and West Yorkshire Maths Hub. Learn alongside fellow Primary trainees. Your teaching work will increase in line with your learning, giving you the confidence needed to succeed. Learning is delivered through workshops, tutorials and lectures, some with guest speakers, and through group work with other trainees from a variety of subject specialisms. Workshops to support your completion of two PGCE assignments at Masters level. Entry Requirements: Degree 2:2 or above (or equivalent) Minimum of 2 A*-C grade GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above including Maths, English Language and Science. Strong subject knowledge. Ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written English. Knowledge of issues linked to education. School experience is not required but may be beneficial. If you would like a school experience day before applying, we can arrange this for you. Suitable personal and interpersonal qualities required for teaching in Primary, including a commitment to teaching, attitudes and values appropriate for the stage of education and enjoyment of working with children and young people. Any additional entry requirements set by the Department for Education (DfE) including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. Overseas applicants must provide an ENIC compatibility certificate which can be obtained from www.enic.org.uk 9 Our primary courses will provide you with the skills, knowledge and attributes to become an outstanding Primary teacher. We offer the following primary courses: Both courses provide knowledge of the National Curriculum and the core subjects of English, Maths and Science as well as teaching foundation subjects. You will explore important topics including inclusion, behaviour management, assessment and phonics. Our primary courses also include specialist primary maths support through our close links with White Rose Education and West Yorkshire Maths Hub. Your wellbeing is equally important to your learning and so your chosen primary course includes an element on managing your work load and work-life balance. Primary (3-7) - specialising in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Primary (5-11) - specialising in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
10 Train to Teach: SECONDARY
Secondary Course Highlights: Choice of specialising in a secondary subject. Achieve a PGCE with QTS and 60 credits towards a Masters qualification. Placement in a high quality school with support from a dedicated mentor, plus a placement in a second school to provide a contrasting experience, to develop skills and knowledge. Primary, SEND and SEMH experience provided. Weekly learning and training with assignments. Training will cover all aspects of education and pedagogy including behaviour for learning, how to prepare, plan and structure lessons, questioning techniques, demonstrating progress and cooperative learning strategies. Primary experience to enhance wider knowledge around such areas as transition. Study in all aspects of what makes a successful teacher. This will include the National Curriculum and important aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEN), managing stress and achieving a work-life balance. Learn alongside fellow Secondary trainees. Your teaching load will increase in each block so you can confidence. Learning is delivered through workshops and tutorials with some guest speakers, and through observational group work with other trainees from a variety of subject specialisms, as well as observation days. Entry Requirements: Degree 2:2 or above (or equivalent) Minimum of 2 A*-C grade GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above including Maths, English Language and Science. Strong subject knowledge. Ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written English. Knowledge of issues linked to education. School experience is not required but may be beneficial. If you would like a school experience day before applying, we can arrange this for you. Suitable personal and interpersonal qualities required for teaching in Secondary, including a commitment to teaching, attitudes and values appropriate for the stage of education and enjoyment of working with children and young people. Any additional entry requirements set by the Department for Education (DfE) including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. Overseas applicants must provide an ENIC compatibility certificate which can be obtained from www.enic.org.uk 11 Our secondary courses provide you with the skills, knowledge and attributes to become an outstanding Secondary teacher in one of the following subjects: Your wellbeing is equally important to your learning and so your chosen primary course an element on on managing your work and work-life balance. Art & Design Biology Chemistry Computer Science Design & Technology Drama English Geography History Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages (French/Spanish) Music Physical Education Physics Religious Education
Find out more about our ITT programme fees and available financial support here. Fees Our current tuition fees are listed on our website. Fees are payable in three instalments across the academic year. Part-time costs vary dependent upon whether the programme is completed over three or four days per week. We can advise you of the part-time costs of the programme when discussing your application. Available Financial Support You may be eligible for funding and practical support to help you whilst training. The DfE Get Into Teaching website provides further guidance on the student finance and extra funding that may be available to you. Salaried Placements Some subjects offer salaried placements. These subjects are determined by the Government and are typically ones which are considered to need to attract more high-calibre professionals to teach them. Some salaried placements include Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry may be available. These are highly competitive and therefore early applications are advised where available. The Government attach set criteria to these placements including three years’ work experience. For example, three years’ accountancy work experience would be considered for Mathematics, whilst three years’ pharmacist experience would be considered for Biology. We recommend that you contact us to discuss available salaried placements. 12 Fees and Financial Support
You will need to apply to take part in our initial teacher training programme, ensuring that you meet the entry requirements set out for your preferred phase or subject. Applications are made initially via the Department for Education’s (DfE) Teacher Training Portal, which is open from October until mid-July. Please note that although we accept applications throughout this window, we are only allocated a number of Primary course places for the training year. Therefore, once these places are filled with successful candidates, we are unable to offer any more Primary places. We therefore encourage early application for our Primary programme. The Application Process Follow our step-by-step Application Process opposite when applying for your chosen programme. We will offer you advice and guidance for completing the application when you are ready to take this step. Successful Applicants If your programme application and interview are successful, we will offer you a place on the programme which will officially start on the last week of August with an induction week opportunity in July. We keep in regular contact with our new trainees in the meantime. Our ‘Flying Start’ induction week in July provides you with the opportunity to meet your fellow trainees and colleagues, and to learn more about the training year ahead. 4 Programme Application The Application Process 1. Choose your course: Choose either primary or secondary (and the secondary subject you’d like to teach). 2.Write a personal statement: 500-1000 words to support your application, giving details of your qualifications, work history and why you want to teach. 3. Provide References: You need to provide details of two professionals who can give a reference about your character and ability to teach. 4.Formally apply with the DfE: Once you have the above, you need to formally apply on website. Go to ‘DfE Find Teacher Training Courses’ and enter ‘NIoT@Trinity’ or provider code 1YF. 5. Interview for a programme place: If your application meets all entry requirements, we will contact you to interview for a place on the programme. You will be provided with guidance from our team on how to prepare for this. 13
From my very early days at secondary school, I knew I had a passion for teaching. That passion led me from the classroom to training to become a teacher through the Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub. Since completing my training, my career has really progressed and I am now a member of the senior leadership team at Thornhill Community Academy, the school I was placed at to complete my teacher training! I absolutely loved my training and the ITT team were very helpful and supportive. I was able to grow with confidence and purpose. The programme shaped me into the teacher and leader I am today. Being able to give back to the school that gave me so much in my early days is an incredible privilege. In addition to my leadership role, I am supporting the Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub with facilitating training for early career teachers and providing mentorship to others. Now it is my turn to support the next generation of educators! Seeing them thrive is both inspiring and deeply rewarding, and it all started with the Hub’s teacher training programme! Sam Jennings Teacher of History, SHARE Multi-Academy Trust Bryonny Wrighton Teacher of English / Induction Tutor, SHARE Multi-Academy Trust My initial teacher training began with Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub in September 2022 and I gained my PGCE in June 2023. During my training, I completed placements at three secondary schools within SHARE Multi-Academy Trust. My first placement was at Thornhill Community Academy where the Humanities department were very supportive and I was able to develop positive relationships with staff and students, making my first placement valuable and enjoyable. In my second placement at Shelley College, I gained valuable experience of planning and teaching A-Level History. This was a fantastic opportunity to develop my love and passion for the subject. I began my final placement at Royds Hall Academy where I now work as a qualified teacher. I am continuing to develop my early career and practice, recently joining the Teaching and Learning team at Royds Hall. With the support of lead practitioners, we implement learning strategies and give examples of best practice for all staff briefings and CPD. It is a fantastic opportunity to develop my practice. I am very thankful to Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub and SHARE for their support during my initial training and my early career, their network of expertise and willingness to provide opportunities for all. 14 Training With Us: A Trainee’s Perspective
Ready to start your teaching journey? Contact us today! Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub c/o Shelley College, Huddersfield Road, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL Call: 01484 868762 Visit: www.ckteachingschoolhub.org Email: cktsh@sharemat.co.uk Follow us: 15
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