Do you have at least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role?

Do you have an area of expertise & a successful track record of school improvement?

Do you have exceptional interpersonal skills & a commitment to outreach work?

We are looking for both Primary & Secondary teachers, as well as subject specialism in:
• English
• Maths
• Science
• Computer Science

We are also looking for:

• Leaders in Assessment
• Teaching and Learning
• SEND
• Pupil Premium
• Narrowing the Gap

Benefits to SLE’s include: Learning from others; reflecting on their own practice; developing skills and raising their profile and motivation

SLE’s receive the training and the schools are reimbursed for their release time

Application opens: 3 October 2019
Application closes: midnight 4 November 2019
Assessments & interviews: 11 November 2019
Pre-Core Training (twilight session): TBC
Core Training (full day): 11 December 2019

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Brought to you by SETSA and Southend Primary TSA...

The programme consists of 4 sessions aimed at LSA’s within the EYFS & primary settings who are new to the role or experienced.

Session 1: 12 Nov 1-3.30pm at St Mary's Prittlewell
The qualities of an effective LSA & the clear identification of learning needs

Session 2: 26 Nov 1-3.30pm at Baron's Court
Developing skills in supporting learning, creating challenge & progress

Session 3: 21 Jan 8.45-12.30pm at Baron's Court
Questioning to enhance learning

Session 4: 4 Feb 1-3.30pm at St Mary's Prittlewell
Pupil ownership of learning, how learning take place & Skills audit

Just £40 per session or receive £20 discount when booking all 4 sessions.

BOOK HERE:
http://www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/Event/104060

Westcliff High School for Girls and SETSA are delighted to announce that WHSG has become one of the first schools in England to be awarded official Computer Hub status by the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE), in order to provide support for primary and secondary computing teachers in schools in the area.

WHSG are one of the first 23 Computing Hubs across England and will be a focal point for local computing training for schools, and will also form links with industry and universities. The NCCE was set up in November 2018 by the Department for Education to increase the number of pupils in schools and colleges who study computer science at GCSE, AS and A level, particularly girls and those in disadvantaged areas, and to ensure that there is a strong pipeline of digital skills in England.

Commenting on the news, Dr P Hayman, Headteacher said "Westcliff High School for Girls is delighted to be awarded Computing Hub status. We recognise the challenge in providing the country with more technically and digitally skilled people and the national shortage in computer science teachers. We look forward to working with the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) and all the schools across Southend, Essex and Thurrock to roll out the national programme of CPD for this critically important area linked to our country's future prosperity."

Chair of the NCCE Professor Simon Peyton Jones said: “It’s exciting to be announcing the first Hubs. They will be the local face of the National Centre, providing tailored support to all computing teachers (primary, secondary and colleges), to equip them to make the new computing curriculum into an inspirational reality in every classroom in the land.

“Our partnership with teachers is vital to our mission. A single inspired, equipped, valued and supported teacher will influence tens or hundreds of children every day, and thousands over their career.”

South Essex Teaching School Alliance will be administering the hub.

For more information, please contact David Struthers at computing@setsa.info, See teachcomputing.org or follow @WeAreComputing and @EducateSouthend on Twitter.

We are offering professional and proactive support for NQTs. Different to previous NQT provision, this programme gives schools the ability to choose a comprehensive yet bespoke induction and continuing support programme locally with lots of added extras.
SETSA is offering a comprehensive ‘Appropriate Body and NQT induction service’ in partnership with local teaching school networks and ITT providers: NETS, SETI, Primary TSA, Wickford TSA and Essex & Thames Primary SCITT.

With 2 options to choose from starting from £90 per NQT per term:
Option 1 (£90 per term per NQT) gives schools registration with NCTL, high quality support for mentors and NQTS, accessible online systems, termly bespoke training for mentors and access to our community of expert teachers through the TSAs.
For just £10 more per term, Option 2 gives your school all of that, plus bespoke training for NQTs that meets the DfE Standard for Professional Development and networking opportunities. NQTs will also get a free place at a National conference, membership of the Chartered College of Teaching, discounted rates on NQT+1 programme and 1:1 career development advice.

To discuss the opportunity please email: e.lowne@setsa.info or call 01702 476 026

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We know how valuable it is for NQTs to train and build relationships locally. Full listings of the additional training available in your locality from our partner teaching schools will be detailed shortly.

SETSA are offering the following Trampolining Courses this summer term:

Teachers' Trampoline Refresher Award
8 July 2019, full day event at Westcliff High School for Girls (WHSG)

£90 per person (includes BG £20 registration fee, refreshments & lunch)

The course will:

• Enable you to refresh the practical skills gained during a British Gymnastics Teacher’s Trampoline qualification
• Revise the importance of creating a safe environment and the code of practice when folding and unfolding the trampoline

• Review the most effective way to support participants in the skills covered during your original qualification

You will already hold a British Gymnastics qualification in one of the following, Teachers’ Trampoline Part 1 or Part 2, a Level 2 Trampoline Certificate or British Trampoline Federation qualification.  You will also be coaching in a school environment.
It is recommended that this course is taken every three years in order to maintain an effective level of coaching and best practice.

Book your place here: http://www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/Event/90458 


Teachers' Trampoline Level 1 and 2 Award
Level 1 - 13 & 14 July, full days at WHSG
Level 2 - 15 & 16 July, full days at WHSG

The course is for qualified PE teachers and is in 2 parts. Level 1 is a stand-alone qualification and covers:

• Setting out & packing away
• Shaded jumps
• Trampolining code of practice
• Half & full twist jumps
• Skills up to & including ½ twist into & out of the seat
• Front & back landing
• Basic combination of skills
• Swivel hips & roller
• Kipping techniques & basic biomechanics

 
Level 2 covers:

• Full twist in to & out of seat

• Progressions leading to forward & backward somersaults
• Front & back landings
• Observation & analysis
• Complex twisting skills incl full twist into & out of body landings
• BG competitions
• Cat twist
• Somersault biomechanics
• Half turntable
• Competitions
• Cradle
• Routine construction & tariffing

Book your place here: http://www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/Event/90463

Full eligibility here:

We had a fantastic day on 26 February at SETSA and Westcliff High School for Girls. The event saw over 30 exhibitors come in from all around the south east: universities, industry experts, ex-WHSG pupils and many more people spoke to the students from WHSG and St Thomas More High School. Giving the students more insight into the careers they could have in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths.
We've had very positive feedback from those who attended, and would like to thank everyone involved for giving up their time to come and support the event!

The Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) is a CPD supported initiative which will make a positive difference to the quality and profile of science in your school, and provide excellent development for subject leadership.

​There are 2 entry points for the PSQM award programme, Spring and Autumn. Applications for the Easter entry point, Round 18, are due by 15th February, although late applicants may be accommodated up to the first training session in April 2019.

​Information about the Primary Science Quality Mark can be seen at http://www.psqm.org.uk/what-is-psqm - alternatively schools can contact Yvonne Caples directly via email at yvonnecaples@ymail.com

Next steps
Schools need to register an interest at http://www.psqm.org.uk/register-your-interest - In the 'message' box, please state that you wish to join the Essex hub with Yvonne Caples.   

The PSQM information leaflet, application form and terms & conditions are available for you to download below.

PSQM Leaflet
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Application Form
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Terms & Conditions
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This PSQM special edition of the ASE Primary Science magazine is packed with subject leaders' stories about their PSQM experiences. Read it here to find out what happened in their schools.