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Teacher Subject Specialist Training (TSST) courses

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

Non-specialist teachers of mathematics and physics, and former teachers who are returning to the teaching profession can complete subject specialism training for primary, secondary and cross-phase settings.

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.

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.

Letty Gallagher

Acting Subject Leader of Mathematics, at St Richard's Catholic College

Maria Stewart

Head of Faculty (Maths and Science), and Specialist Leader in Education (Mathematics)

Michelle Gaines

Assistant Headteacher and Teacher of Maths, at St Richard’s Catholic College

Louise Taylor

Joint Head of Maths and Subject Facilitator at Dorothy Stringer School, Brighton

The launch day for the programme will be a whole day together at Sussex University on Tuesday October 18th 2016. Followed by further pm sessions on:

Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Tuesday 24th January 2017
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Completion day at Sussex University 27th April 2017

For information about the key dates for 2017/2018, please contact us.

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!

Maths (Cross-phase)

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

Course Overview
Meet the tutors
Key Dates

Course Outcomes

Understanding curriculum core content at KS1 and KS2.
Support for deep understanding, enabling teachers to plan and deliver stimulating and accurately informed learning.
To secure knowledge of key concepts and pedagogy.
Identifying & correcting key misconceptions: questioning for understanding.
Confidence in using a range of resources and activities.

Course Content

There is a strong emphasis on practical sessions in with an opportunity to ask questions and develop knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment.

Between sessions, participants are expected to complete learning activities. 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.

Claire Watts

Teaching Fellow, University of Sussex

The sessions are hosted at the University of Sussex Falmer campus and begin with a whole day launch on October 18th 2016, afternoon sessions and a completion day April 2017.

For information about the key dates for 2017/2018, please contact us.

I have already used the session to train KS1 teachers in our new approach for next year.
Primary Teacher

Everyone was given the opportunity to participate.
Primary Teacher

Very helpful tutor who explained things clearly.
Primary Teacher

Resources were interactive and adaptable.
Primary Teacher

How to Apply

We curently have no events for TSST Maths (Cross-phase). 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.

Rik Clay

Physics teacher at Millais School, Horsham

The launch day for the programme will be a whole day together at Sussex University on Tuesday October 18th 2016. Followed by further sessions on:

Saturday 19th November 2016
Saturday 28th January 2017
Saturday 11th March 2017
Completion day at Sussex University Thursday 27th April 2017

For information about the key dates for 2017/2018, please contact us.

I have gained a better understanding of how to use experiential teaching methods to explain physics concepts.
Secondary Physics Teacher

It was also nice to have the support of someone who has great knowledge of the topics.
Secondary Physics Teacher

I enjoyed it far more than I expected, gained many more ideas for simple practicals to inspire students.
Secondary Physics Teacher

Fabulous learning experience - would highly recommend.
Secondary Physics Teacher

I would highly recommend this course for any returning to teach science at GCSE
Secondary Physics Teacher

I have discovered how to use simple practicals to draw out learning through experience rather than explaining concepts then applying them to practicals.
Secondary Physics Teacher

Writing and delivering new GCSE with confidence, as a return to teaching teacher this is invaluable!
Secondary Physics Teacher

My physics lessons at KS3 have included more detail of 'why' physics phenomena are so, providing a more secure foundation ready for greater challenge at KS4.
Secondary Physics Teacher

I think that my teaching has improved as my knowledge and understanding of the topics has improved.
Secondary Physics Teacher

How to Apply

We curently have no events for TSST Physics (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.