The single most important factor in the success of a school is the quality of the teaching in classrooms, all day and every day. How do we achieve a sustained and sustainable quality workforce into the long term?
A multi-school model, allied to
the development of school-led Initial Teacher Training underpins sustainable, strong and long-term school development, growth and improvement. Recruiting trainees direct into schools and determining their training enables early talent spotting and
reduces the level of risk in making appointments. An integrated
induction, support and development programme for trainees and new
employees brings consistency, coherence and a deep connectedness to a school's ethos and values amongst all. Professional
development opportunities in coaching, mentoring and action research are extensive and embedded.
Development
programmes for all staff at all levels exist. Lasting networks across all schools
form. Teachers have the
opportunity and privilege of observing fellow colleagues in their own and in other
settings. Teachers, recruited for their growth mindset, passion and energy, learn from the
very best in the system. Standards are judged against the very best.
Teachers in all settings teach an outstanding curriculum
with outstanding resources. The scale
inherent in a multi-school model enables the retention of outstanding
individuals within the organisation. Long-term benefits from the depth of professional development that they
have been enabled by are achieved. Professional growth pathways are created, eg; a newly qualified teacher in a school moves into Subject
Leadership in another of the schools and then into a Leadership role
in yet another.
There is a consistent
approach taken by the leadership of the settings. Leadership is aligned through very
close collegiate working.
The whole of the Leadership Team have a stake in the success of
all of the schools. They share and
compare data, standards, finances, quality of environment and quality of
teaching. Self-evaluation in each of the
settings is rigorous and robust. The Leadership Team benefits from a comprehensive
training and development programme that looks to the best in the country
and the world.
A cadre of exceptional School Leaders is built.
