Preparing to Start - CPD
There is a wealth of resources that you can find from the CPD Resources on this website, however we have handpicked a few specific ones on this page to get you started!
There is a wealth of resources that you can find from the CPD Resources on this website, however we have handpicked a few specific ones on this page to get you started!
Resources from your induction programme in the Academy can be found below:
Session 1 - Systems and Routines
Session 2 - Teaching and Learning at HoH
Session 3 - The Role of the Form Tutor
Session 4 - Supporting SEND Pupils at HoH
Session 5 - Behaviour Management at HoH
Additional CPD - Cognitive Science at HoH
We have invested significant time developing our teachers and teaching assistant understanding of Cognitive Load and how to reduce this. In order to develop a foundation understanding of this, we ask that as part of your preparation to join us you please undertake the two free learning modules linked below:
Cognitive Science for Teachers
If you have not read any of the following, we strongly advise investing in these and reading them before joining us to better understand the principles that underpin our teaching, systems and routines:
Rosenshine's Principles in Action
All teachers across Leigh Academies Trust are expected to be proficient in using Google G Suite e.g. Google Drive, Google Docs, Google sheets, Gmail. Teachers are expected to take and pass the Certified Google Educator Level 1 Exam. We would strongly advise that you begin to prepare for this prior to joining us so that you can take it in your first term if you do not already have the qualification. Guidance and expectations on how to develop Google Skills in order to successfully pass this exam can be found on our Teacher Talk Website, here