TSST Maths Programme for Teachers

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Teaching School is pleased to confirm that we have secured Teacher Subject Specialism Training (TSST) funding to support teachers to enhance their maths teaching and be equipped to meet the demands of teaching Key Stage Three and Key Stage Four Maths.

Schools looking to increase the capacity in their maths departments by equipping staff to teach maths will receive a bursary of £700 on successful completion of the training.

The aims of the programme are:

• Participants will improve their subject knowledge & confidence in the teaching content of the new National Curriculum for KS3.
• Participants will improve their subject knowledge and confidence in the teaching and assessment requirements of the new GCSE specifications.
• Participants will develop different strategies and improve pedagogy, including leading the learning of all abilities.

Training Sessions:

Session 1 Full Day	Thursday 15th November 9am to 5pm	Focus: Baseline assessment in morning 9:30am- 11am Joint Observations of lessons KS3/KS4 How to plan a continual lesson How to plan for challenge
Session 2 Twilight	Thursday, 13th December 1pm to 5pm	Focus: Number (percentages) Reverse (percentages)
Session 3 Twilight	Friday, 11th January 1pm to 5pm	Focus: Algebra
Session 4 Twilight	Tuesday, 12th February 1pm to 5pm	Focus: Statistics
Session 5 Twilight	Tuesday, 26th March 1pm to 5pm	Focus: Graphs
Session 6 Full Day	Monday, 29th April 9am to 5pm	Introduction to day Progress test in the morning 9.30-10.30am From 11pm- 5pm all groups to teach a small group of pupils a chosen higher tier topic for 50 mins. To be observed by a small group of fellow participants and feedback given.

Please note that when applying for a place, you signal your commitment to attending all of the dates detailed above. All sessions will be held at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred.  Schools will receive the £700 payment once participants have completed all of the training sessions above.

TSST is a Government funded programme designed to up-skill teachers and increase capacity. To be eligible for a funded place, teachers need to meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Be a non - maths specialist teaching the subject e.g. a biology or chemistry teacher teaching GCSE maths
• Be a maths  teacher returning to the profession after an extended break
• Be a supply teacher who would like to be able to teach maths
• The programme is fully funded but does not cover travel costs
• Applications can only be made with full support of the Head Teacher

Next steps & application:

There are a limited number of places available and these are confirmed on a first come, first served basis. We therefore recommend that you apply as soon as possible to secure your place. To apply, please download our TSST application form. Send the completed form to m.lopez@harrischaffordhundred.org.uk by Friday 19th October 2018.