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Who am I? ◦Haylee Powell
◦ Year 6 teacher at Trinity Primary School
◦ Year group leader
◦ Literacy co ordinator
◦ Senior teacher responsible for the performance management of two teachers
◦ Been through three OFSTED inspections!
I am in my fourth year of teaching…
What happened? ◦Completed PGCE in 2011
◦ In May 2011 didn't have a job. Got offered one term of work at Trinity starting September 2011.
◦ Threw myself into it, keen to do my best I always asked for help and did everything to the best of my ability.
◦ Started up my own club.
◦Contract was extended until Easter and then again for the whole year.
◦During this time I was given an NQT mentor, I had a lesson observation every half term and good wasn't good enough.
Continued…◦ Made decisions to support my class of children… the children are always the most important
part.
◦ A job came up in year 6 which I went for and got.
◦ Completed my NQT year and was offered the role of PE co-ordinator.
◦ A role in which I didn’t really have an interest in but wanted to prove I was ready for the next challenge!
◦ After one year in year 6 I was made year group leader and then given gifted and talented coordinator.
◦ After my second year in year 6 I was put on to the senior leadership team.
◦ At the start of my third year in year 6, the job for literacy coordinator came up.
◦ Lesson for OFSTED via IRIS
◦ Here I am going in to my fifth year of teaching!
What happens next… ◦Many of you will now be thinking about what extra responsibilities you would like to
take on next year .
◦ There are many different roles that you can take on in the second year of teaching.
Subject leaders list…
Leading a foundation subject…◦Strategic direction and development of XXXX
◦ Teaching and Learning
◦ Leading and managing staff
◦Managing Resources
◦Senior Leadership Team
Leading a core subject…◦ Few key differences.
◦ Some core subjects involve working alongside governors.
Literacy, Numeracy, Science, PE, SENCO, safeguarding, health and safety, gifted and talented, pupil premium and behaviour.
◦ Literacy, Numeracy, Science and IT are usually given TLR (although this will depend on the school).
◦Manage pupil development
◦Has an impact on teaching and learning
◦Develops the teaching practise of other staff.
What is available to you…◦ Start by taking the initiative to ask your schools what options are available.
◦ Look for non curricular leads
◦ Express interests
◦ If there aren’t any vacancies then is there something that your school is missing… eco club, forest school, developing drama, helping with a lead subject.
◦ Remember that it doesn’t have to be a subject that you are good at or is a particular strength. It is the leadership and management of it that counts!
◦Once you have proven that you can take on something small then other opportunities will soon pop up!
Where to start! ◦ Once you have taken on an area, develop an action plan!
◦ Create an action plan
◦ Use your job description template.
◦ If you are taking over a subject look at what is already in place.
◦ How can you put your spin on the subject?
◦ Discuss your vision and the schools vision with the head teacher and the teaching staff.
◦ Talk to the children-
what do they think about the topic area?
what is already happening in lessons?
what would they like to happen next?
◦ Create an action plan
My advice! ◦ Focus on the learning of the children in your own classroom
◦Manage your time effectively
◦ Set an example by leading your TA effectively
◦ Take time to talk to staff, especially if you are looking to lead a curriculum area.
◦Use your initiative- clubs, ideas…
◦Want to do well for the children as well as for yourself
◦ Take opportunities!
◦ Love what you do!
Any questions?