Retraining

Maths (Secondary)

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

Course Overview
Requirements
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.

Due to Covid-19 most training will now be online.

Requirements

There are some requirements to be eligible for the course, such as having Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and having completed your Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in a subject other than secondary mathematics, core maths, physics or MFL. There is also a requirement for you to be Teaching in Keys Stage 3, Key Stage 4 or/or Key Stage 5, or actively seeking a role in a secondary/6th form school.

You can apply if you have previously completed a TSST course, if you can show evidence that it will lead to an increase in teaching hours in maths. Overseas applicants are also welcome.

However, we do assess each application individually, based on your own unique circumstances and qualifications. Therefore as a first step, please complete the form below and send it to the address specified on the form and we can assess your eligibility.

Eligibility Form

BIO

Louise Taylor

Head of Maths at Dorothy Stringer School in Brighton

When?

All sessions run from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Wednesday 13th January 2021
Wednesday 27th January 2021
Wednesday 10th February 2021
Wednesday 24th February 2021

The course has improved my knowledge of maths for the future and has also definitely impacted on my computing students.
Secondary Computing Teacher

Although an economics 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!

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.

BIO

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.

BIO

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.

BIO

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!

Teacher Subject Specialist Training (TSST) courses

Maths (Secondary)

French (Secondary)

German (Secondary)

Spanish (Secondary)

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