Retraining

Teacher Subject Specialist Training (TSST) courses

Looking to develop your subject knowledge and the most effective teaching strategies?

We offer TSST in Secondary Maths, Physics, Spanish, French, and German.

The purpose of this training is to improve the subject knowledge of non-specialist and returning teachers. It will increase the number of hours taught by offering school-led teacher subject specialism training opportunities.

This training is delivered during term time and is free to participants. If you're a serving teacher and would like to take part, discuss this with your school and when you're ready, apply online.

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Maths (Secondary) Physics (Secondary) French (Secondary) German (Secondary) Spanish (Secondary)

Maths (Secondary)

This course is designed specifically to improve the subject knowledge of non-specialist and returning maths teachers at secondary phase.

  • Course Overview
  • Meet the tutors
  • Key Dates

Course Outcomes

  • Understanding curriculum changes and core content at KS3 and KS4.
  • Lesson planning for deep understanding, enabling teachers to plan and deliver stimulating and accurately informed lessons.
  • To secure knowledge of key concepts and the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of physics.
  • Identifying & correcting key misconceptions: questioning for understanding.
  • Using feedback and tracking to improve student progress.
  • Confidence in using IT in lessons & using online resources.

Course Content

A blended learning model of whole day, on-line and school-based study that aims to root the course in the pedagogy of maths teaching and learning practice.

There will be a strong emphasis on practical sessions in with an opportunity to ask questions and develop knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment. At the beginning and end of the programme participants will undertake a diagnostic in order to be able to self assess learning and progress throughout the course.

Between sessions, participants will be required to complete learning in class with observations to inform development. At the beginning and end of the programme participants will undertake an on-line diagnostic in order to be able to self assess learning and progress throughout the course.

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Louise Taylor

Head of Maths at Dorothy Stringer School in Brighton

The Launch day for the programme will be a whole day together at Sussex University.

There will be a further concluding, plenary session at Sussex University on Thursday 18th May 2018. The additional sessions will be held on the following dates at the following locations (you must enroll at one site only). Sessions run from 1pm to 4pm:

Richards Catholic College, Bexhill

  • Tuesday 23rd January 2018
  • Tuesday 20th February 2018
  • Tuesday 20th March 2018
  • Tuesday 17th April 2018
  • Tuesday 1st May 2018

Dorothy Stringer School, Brighton

  • Thursday 25th January 2018
  • Thursday 22nd February 2018
  • Thursday 22nd March 2018
  • Thursday 19th April 2018
  • Thursday 3rd May 2018

The course has improved my knowledge of maths for the future but has it has definitely impacted on my computing pupils.

Secondary Computing Teacher

Although an rconomics teacher, I will teach my maths classes next year with more of an understanding of the mastery approach.

Secondary Economics Teacher

I am teaching maths next year but not in regular schools. I have consistently used everything that I learnt throughout the sessions to enrich the learning of my pupils – I wish there were more sessions!

Secondary Maths Teacher

I have incorporated some maths into the geography lessons I have been teaching this term, eg. graph work, scales and distances.

Secondary Geography Teacher

It has given me time to reflect on the subject and my interest in teaching maths, this has allowed me to make decisions and plan what to do next.

Secondary Maths Teacher

My increased understanding and confidence means my lessons are more engaging for my students and I can link more effectively with the content of the science curriculum.

Secondary Science Teacher

How to Apply

We curently have no events for TSST Maths (Secondary). Please, check back soon for updates!

Physics (Secondary)

This course is designed to improve the subject knowledge of non-specialist and returning physics teachers at secondary phase.

  • Course Overview
  • Meet the tutors
  • Key Dates

Course Outcomes

  • Understanding curriculum changes and core content at KS3 and KS4.
  • Lesson planning for deep understanding, enabling teachers to plan and deliver stimulating and accurately informed lessons; examples & advice re starter & plenaries and effective differentiation.
  • To secure knowledge of key concepts and the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of physics.
  • Identifying & correcting key misconceptions: questioning for understanding.
  • Using feedback and tracking to improve student progress.
  • Confidence in using IT in lessons & using online resources.

Course Content

A blended learning model of whole day and school-based study that aims to root the course in the pedagogy of physics teaching and learning practice.

There will be a strong emphasis on practical sessions in the school labs, ensuring access to commonplace school equipment – this will give delegates an immediate confidence boost if they are already running practicals - they will have first-hand experience of the problems that may be encountered and gain valuable hints and tips. This reflects the feedback received from last year’s participants re the efficacy of practicals.

Self-study packs will produced for study before these practical days to check understanding and application of physics concepts. Each full day will start with a review of these packs and discussion of any problems/misconceptions. An additional guided workbook will be produced.

Between sessions, participants will be encouraged to complete questions from past papers which will be discussed further. We will also build in a free question session, again in response to feedback, to allow participants to request coverage of areas they are still unsure of.

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Rik Clay

Physics teacher at Millais School, Horsham

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Edy Mguni

Second in Science at the Forest School, Horsham

The Launch day for the programme will be a whole day together at Sussex University.

There will be a further concluding, plenary session at Sussex University on Thursday 18th May 2018. The additional sessions will be held at Millais School, Horsham on the following dates:

  • Saturday 27th January 2018
  • Saturday 24th February 2018
  • Saturday 24th March 2018

Just to say that using the knowledge and practical activities I gained from you and Rik my physics triple results were up 15 per cent vs last year and physics was the only triple GCSE to gain any A* grades. Many thanks for your input on the course.

Secondary Physics Teacher

How to Apply

We curently have no events for TSST Physics (Secondary). Please, check back soon for updates!

French (Secondary)

This course is designed to improve the subject knowledge of non-specialist and returning French teachers at secondary phase.

  • Course Overview
  • Meet the tutors
  • Key Dates

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the core content at KS3 and KS4.
  • Appreciate the features of effective lesson planning for deep understanding, enabling teachers to plan and deliver stimulating and accurately informed lessons.
  • Have secure knowledge of key concepts and the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of MFL.
  • Deepen their knowledge in a second or new language
  • Use feedback and tracking to improve student progress.

Course Content

The learning will be completed in the following way:

  • There are two all day sessions at the start and end of the course at the University of Sussex.
  • A blended learning model of whole day, on-line and school-based study that aims to root the course in the pedagogy of MFL teaching and learning practice. Face to Face sessions will be at least 20 hours and an appropriate mixture of joint MFL and specific Spanish/French/German sessions.
  • There will be a strong emphasis on practical sessions with an opportunity to ask questions and develop knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to complete language learning modules via on-line learning supported by the Teaching Schools.
  • Each participant will be observed twice (2 hours) – once formally by the in school mentor and the second by one of the course tutors.
  • Participants are required to undertake at least 6 hours of independent learning that is structured by the course tutors.
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Fiona Edwards

Lead teacher of French at Beacon Academy

The Launch day for the programme will be a whole day together at Sussex University.

There will be a further concluding, plenary session at Sussex University on Thursday 18th May 2018. The additional sessions will be held on the following dates at St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill. Sessions run from 1pm to 4pm:

  • Wednesday 17th January 2018
  • Wednesday 31st January 2018
  • Wednesday 28th February 2018
  • Wednesday 7th March 2018
  • Wednesday 28th March 2018
  • Wednesday 9th May 2018


Do you want to teach a second or third language?

Maybe you have a different language specialism but wish to enhance your CV and career prospects Perhaps you have had a career break and want to increase your confidence and update your curriculum knowledge. Alternatively you might be a native speaker who wants to add a language to your current teacher’s skill set.

We have the course for you!

The TSST Secondary MFL programme offers you a free, practical, part-time programme of study with accreditation to the University of Sussex

How to Apply

We curently have no events for TSST French (Secondary). Please, check back soon for updates!

German (Secondary)

This course is designed to improve the subject knowledge of non-specialist and returning German teachers at secondary phase.

  • Course Overview
  • Meet the tutors
  • Key Dates

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the core content at KS3 and KS4.
  • Appreciate the features of effective lesson planning for deep understanding, enabling teachers to plan and deliver stimulating and accurately informed lessons.
  • Have secure knowledge of key concepts and the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of MFL.
  • Deepen their knowledge in a second or new language
  • Use feedback and tracking to improve student progress.

Course Content

The learning will be completed in the following way:

  • There are two all day sessions at the start and end of the course at the University of Sussex.
  • A blended learning model of whole day, on-line and school-based study that aims to root the course in the pedagogy of MFL teaching and learning practice. Face to Face sessions will be at least 20 hours and an appropriate mixture of joint MFL and specific Spanish/French/German sessions.
  • There will be a strong emphasis on practical sessions with an opportunity to ask questions and develop knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to complete language learning modules via on-line learning supported by the Teaching Schools.
  • Each participant will be observed twice (2 hours) – once formally by the in school mentor and the second by one of the course tutors.
  • Participants are required to undertake at least 6 hours of independent learning that is structured by the course tutors.
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Hilary Morfitt

Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at St Paul’s Catholic College in Burgess Hill

The Launch day for the programme will be a whole day together at Sussex University.

There will be a further concluding, plenary session at Sussex University on Thursday 18th May 2018. The additional sessions will be held on the following dates at St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill. Sessions run from 1pm to 4pm:

  • Wednesday 17th January 2018
  • Wednesday 31st January 2018
  • Wednesday 28th February 2018
  • Wednesday 7th March 2018
  • Wednesday 28th March 2018
  • Wednesday 9th May 2018


Do you want to teach a second or third language?

Maybe you have a different language specialism but wish to enhance your CV and career prospects Perhaps you have had a career break and want to increase your confidence and update your curriculum knowledge. Alternatively you might be a native speaker who wants to add a language to your current teacher’s skill set.

We have the course for you!

The TSST Secondary MFL programme offers you a free, practical, part-time programme of study with accreditation to the University of Sussex

How to Apply

We curently have no events for TSST German (Secondary). Please, check back soon for updates!

Spanish (Secondary)

This course is designed to improve the subject knowledge of non-specialist and returning Spanish teachers at secondary phase.

  • Course Overview
  • Meet the tutors
  • Key Dates

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the core content at KS3 and KS4.
  • Appreciate the features of effective lesson planning for deep understanding, enabling teachers to plan and deliver stimulating and accurately informed lessons.
  • Have secure knowledge of key concepts and the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of MFL.
  • Deepen their knowledge in a second or new language
  • Use feedback and tracking to improve student progress.

Course Content

The learning will be completed in the following way:

  • There are two all day sessions at the start and end of the course at the University of Sussex.
  • A blended learning model of whole day, on-line and school-based study that aims to root the course in the pedagogy of MFL teaching and learning practice. Face to Face sessions will be at least 20 hours and an appropriate mixture of joint MFL and specific Spanish/French/German sessions.
  • There will be a strong emphasis on practical sessions with an opportunity to ask questions and develop knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to complete language learning modules via on-line learning supported by the Teaching Schools.
  • Each participant will be observed twice (2 hours) – once formally by the in school mentor and the second by one of the course tutors.
  • Participants are required to undertake at least 6 hours of independent learning that is structured by the course tutors.
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Veronica Scott

Head of Spanish and teacher of French at St Richard’s Catholic College

The Launch day for the programme will be a whole day together at Sussex University.

There will be a further concluding, plenary session at Sussex University on Thursday 18th May 2018. The additional sessions will be held on the following dates at St Richard’s Catholic College, Bexhill. Sessions run from 1pm to 4pm:

  • Thursday 18th January 2018
  • Thursday 1st February 2018
  • Thursday 1st March 2018
  • Thursday 8th March 2018
  • Thursday 29th March 2018
  • Thursday 26th April 2018


Do you want to teach a second or third language?

Maybe you have a different language specialism but wish to enhance your CV and career prospects Perhaps you have had a career break and want to increase your confidence and update your curriculum knowledge. Alternatively you might be a native speaker who wants to add a language to your current teacher’s skill set.

We have the course for you!

The TSST Secondary MFL programme offers you a free, practical, part-time programme of study with accreditation to the University of Sussex

How to Apply

We curently have no events for TSST Spanish (Secondary). Please, check back soon for updates!

Course Costs

There are a maximum of 10 places for each course, secured by application. The course is free, but failure to attend the sessions and/or complete the course will result in a charge to the participant's school of £300 for each participant. Cover and travel costs must be met by the delegatess school.

St Paul's Catholic College
St Richard's Catholic College
Millais School
University of Sussex