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?