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Welcome!
Whilst all colleagues will be pleased to
support NQT's throughout their time here at Lytchett, our School NQT mentor,
Donna Parry, covers a formal programme of induction, training and support. We are always pleased to recruit NQT's
to our staff team and are delighted that NQT's go on to be so successful.
NQT's also take part in the programme
for new teachers
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Donna Parry - NQT Mentor |
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Donna oversees our programme of
provision for NQT's right across the whole of Lytchett Minster school.
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As Mentor she will
ensure that
all NQT's have a Career Entry Profile (CEP). Before leaving their
training establishment NQT's will have negotiated their particular
strengths and priorities for further professional development during
the induction year.
The CEP
serves as a focus for negotiating an individual support programme
for the NQT. A sensible and manageable number of targets are
identified for further professional development during the first
year of teaching. These targets will form the basis of the
individuals Action Plan. The first action plan is written after the
first formal lesson observation and is formally reviewed mid-term
and termly. It is very likely targets will be revised in the
light of experiences “on the job” and following discussions with
colleagues involved in the induction programme.
NQT's have to
successfully complete the Statutory Induction period and schools are
required to make a pass/fail judgement at the end of each term.
Indeed, at Lytchett, we have developed a very supportive induction
programme to help individual NQT’s meet the Induction Standards.
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In September 2009 we welcomed the following colleagues as NQTs:
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Teacher |
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Alexa Matthews |
D&T
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Nick Wardlaw |
Geography
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Georgie Wisbey |
English
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Sarah Massey |
Dance
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Holly Barr |
History
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Comments from some of our most recent NQTs...
Speaking to our recent NQT's, here are
some comments on their year, what they appreciated and what they have gone on to
do:
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Alexa Matthews Technology |
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This year has been great. I’ve really enjoyed having my own tutor group and being involved in so many cookery competitions! The enthusiasm for Food Technology and Textiles is fantastic and pupils are thrilled with their results, to the point in Food Technology where there’s not much left to take home sometimes!
Staff are supportive, and are keen to help. Observations are frequent and feedback is instant. I found observations useful to reflect on my teaching and how to make minor adjustments which has definitely benefited my lessons.
There have been occasions when deadlines seem to all come at once, and I have found this challenging, whilst juggling teaching, planning and a tutor group. I reckon this will become easier next year when I know what to expect?!
I’m looking forward to next year and being able to know my way around the Lytchett systems as well as being a more established member of staff. I’m also keen to set up some after school clubs.
I think that if I have any advice for future NQT’s it would be to make sure you keep positive and make sure you enjoy yourself when teaching. Enjoy it, it’s a great profession!
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Nick Wardlaw Geography |
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I have had a great first year in teaching and this is mainly down to being at Lytchett Minster School. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to work at a school with such great surroundings as at Lytchett. Everyone has been very welcoming and encouraging. The pupils are bubbly which suits my teaching style and therefore makes me look forward to coming to work each day.
My subject leader has been a great support to me through the year. Whenever I have struggled for ideas he has offered me a five minute chat which usually ends in me having 3 or 4 options. We have a scheduled meeting every 2 weeks which has kept me on track with planning, paperwork and assessment throughout the year.
In terms of challenges this year, OFSTED in the first term as a full time teacher was a major challenge. I was observed by the Lead Inspector-a nerve-wracking experience, but one that was also quite exhilarating. The action plans/observations/half term reviews have kept me on my toes (though these are easy compared to PGCE paperwork). Going into the summer term I have struggled to adjust to the pace with all the trips, my cricket coaching and assessments going on-but these are also very rewarding.
I am looking forward to having a bank of lessons from this year and being able to adapt and improve them whilst teaching them next year. I am also excited about the responsibility of tackling A Level and Year 11 for the first time.
My advice to future NQTs would be that firstly, if you've survived PGCE or GTP then this year is much better as it carries more responsibility and is therefore much more rewarding (though still hard work). Secondly, I would definitely say keep on top of your marking and do 'little and often' as opposed to trying to cram loads into your weekends. Lastly, have Friday nights completely off and don't forget to live!
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In September 2010 we will be welcoming:
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Subject Area |
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Amy Fisher |
Science
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Ella Bewsey |
Science
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Stephanie Sansome |
RE
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Our record for successfully inducting and training NQTs and retaining them in the profession is excellent. We believe this reflects our strong ethos as a school and strong support mechanisms within and beyond subject and pastoral teams.
Some comments from previous NQTs...
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Nikki Jennings
Music |
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I really enjoyed being an NQT at Lytchett. I felt really supported and there are so many approachable members of staff who are always happy to help you. There is also a real sense of camaraderie between the NQT’s, so you’ve always got people around to share your experiences with. The facilities here are amazing and that intimidated me at first because I had never even been in a recording studio, let alone used one. I have redesigned all the boards in the music rooms, so I feel like I’ve made my mark and made them more girly, as I am the only female in the department! Going into the second year of teaching is both exciting and daunting. You are suddenly on your own and aware that there will be higher expectations of you. I am really proud of how much more confident I have become. If I have new ideas I’m not afraid to try them now and I don’t feel afraid to ask for help. I have also learnt to be more organised and spend much less time panicking by the photocopier early in the morning. My words of wisdom would be always keep smiling and remember everyone has bad days. I have also learned the benefit of writing lists!
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Lucian Drane
Technology |
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I found my NQT year to be a challenging and rewarding year. I felt well supported within the D&T department and found the year to be a steep learning curve. Observing other teachers within the department and in other subjects was beneficial and helped me to experiment with different teaching styles and approaches.
Having a year 11 group in the first year was probably the biggest challenge. The group had such a wide range of abilities and there were some behaviour management challenges to overcome. I worked really hard to develop positive relationships with this group and felt I was able to get most of them to work to the best of their abilities.
In my second year I have felt much more confident, having prepared so many resources and taught projects more than once it is a question of refining and enriching the quality and effectiveness of my teaching.
I think it is important to never give up and keep one’s head up particularly when the going gets tough!
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