Elchat

 Colleagues

I’ve been wondering how present or potential CT’s are using their skills in their schools or establishments over and above the work they do anyway.  There is a debate on these issues on John Connell’s blog. Let’s start one here!

 Here’s the remit (from TP21) which pertains to all teachers including CT’s - it’s all a question of degree perhaps:

1. teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction;
2. developing the school curriculum;
3. assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils;
4. preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration;
5. providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education;
6. promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils;
7. working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals;
8. undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development;
9. participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review;
10. contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school.

The key distinction made between CT’s and PT’s is the fact that the former don’t take on management of other staff.

CT’s in East Lothian, as well as other unpromoted staff, can take opportunities to mentor NQT’s, become Glow mentors, (and, of course mentor colleagues informally), facilitate inservice courses, liaise with other professionals, participate in working parties both within school and across the region…

What else are we all up to? What is the cross-over between management and leadership? Are there circumstances in which we feel unappreciated and vulnerable because of our ’status’?

Hilery