3/21/2023 0 Comments Learning on the jobThere needs to be time allocated for teachers to get clear on who they are, what they want from their careers and what they need to strategically engage in for their development. Shaun Allison, author of Perfect Teacher-Led CPD, co-author of Making Every Lesson Count and deputy headteacher at Durrington High School Ask if a leader is willing to offer some advice/guidance on implementing a new idea that you are interested in. Ask if you could be involved with a small-scale leadership project, to gain some experience. Meet and talk about leadership with a leader. Intentional observation, alongside some relevant reading, can be really powerful in leadership development.Īlign yourself with effective leaders in your school, find out what they do and then create opportunities to work alongside them. There is so much to be learned from watching how other people do things and reflecting on that – the good and the bad. Peter Singleton, director of the south-east region for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Learn from others as they prove their management and leadership credentials. This is where I think The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award can help teachers. Great continuing professional development is a combination of theory and practice. Choose something that’s of value to the school, and obviously one that you’re passionate about. Look for opportunities to develop and demonstrate your line management, leadership, budgeting and planning skills. Extra-curricular involvement is important, but it’s wise to focus on the classroom in your first few years.ĭavid Weston, founder and chief executive of the Teacher Development Trust and chair of the Department for Education’s Teacher Development Expert Group However, don’t be tempted to take on so much that you can’t comfortably keep on top of your other work. It shows that you’re developing and demonstrates organisation and leadership skills. It’s good to take on projects like organising a trip or running a club. They also give you time to be yourself, rather than a teacher, so you clear your head of some of the hassles of the job. There are a number of benefits to taking on out-of-school roles, including the perspective they can give you on young people, communities and society. Naomi Ward, education consultant and coach and former teacher and middle leader at a south London school Get experience outside the classroom If you have your eye on a specific role or job, research it, find out what the gaps are in your experience, then be proactive about filling them. Liz Robinson, co-head of Surrey Square Primary School and chair of governors at the International Academy of Greenwich Demonstrate you want to learn and make sure your behaviour shows that too. Being able to take feedback well – not being defensive but equally not being too self-effacing – is really important. One of the critical attributes I look for is a willingness to learn and an interest in the school beyond your own job. Rachel Lofthouse, professor of teacher education at the Carnegie School of Education, Leeds Beckett University My first thought is to ensure that teachers develop themselves to be the best teachers they can be, acquiring skills, knowledge and experiences before they think about moving into management and leadership.
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