School workforce development programme

The aim of the School Workforce Development programme is to provide training to address specific Teachers Standards alongside offering sessions to support the Early Career Framework.

It seeks to secure the development of our education workforce who support South Tyneside's schools and settings.

Who it is for

The framework of standards defines the characteristics of teachers and support staff at each career stage. These standards support staff in identifying their professional needs.

The programme is designed to meet specific needs:

• Leadership programme- this is aimed at head Teachers, deputies and assistant heads to support their demanding roles and professional development
• Stepping into leadership/ succession planning - this is aimed at aspiring leaders regardless of their length of service or position in school.
• Developing classroom practice - this is for all teachers regardless of their length of service or position in school. It is aimed to develop classroom practice in line with the Teachers' Standards and support the Performance Management Process.

In addition there are session to support schools to deliver an Induction programme for Early Career Teachers, based on the Early Career Framework.

All staff should have a professional responsibility to be engaged in effective, sustained and relevant professional development through their careers.

The expectation is that the entitlement to effective, sustained and relevant professional development for all staff will be met through this 'offer' and training available.

Our Team

Continuous Professional Development for School Staff in South Tyneside is facilitated by the School Workforce Development Team based at South Tyneside Council, Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE33 2RL.

Lynn Freer - Operations Manager - School Workforce Development

A council officer with over 30 years of experience in education. 

As a holder of the original 'Golden Sock' awards for Customer Service, she remains focused on the logistical delivery and financial management of the School Workforce Development Programme. 

Lynn can be contacted on 0191 426 8103 or email: lynn.freer@southtyneside.gov.uk

Julie Rose - Support Officer - School Workforce Development

The corner stone of any successful training programme is the support staff. Julie is a highly effective administrator within the area of training management, she ensures the programme is successfully produced, advertised and evaluated in a format accessible to all.

Her professional and efficient approach ensures the programme remains effective, sustained and relevant. 

Julie can be contacted on 0191 426 8105 or email: julie.rose@southtyneside.gov.uk

Brokerage

The brokerage service is available to arrange, appraise and negotiate with partnerships or services.

The service can work with schools, settings on specific priorities to broker:

• network or group training
• access to specific training facilitators
• knowledge exchange
• venues / speakers / registration / administration / evaluation

Please contact the School Workforce Development Team for further details on 0191 426 8105

The charges for the programme are based on an annual charge linked to the number of pupils on roll in the school. 

Full Programme prices

• Primary (under 250 pupils): £2,100
• Primary (over 250 pupils): £2,405
• Nursery: £1,055 
• Special Schools: £2,100

Other prices (for schools not wishing to access the course through the Service Level Agreement)

• Full day: £175*
• Half day: £95*
• Twilight: £45*

(*Unless otherwise indicated)

Appropriate Body Support for Early Career Teachers (ECT) 

South Tyneside Council, in conjunction with the School Workforce Development team (SWD), continues to provide a comprehensive programme of training and support for Early Career Teachers whilst also offering all the required Appropriate Body functions.

The costs outlined below reflect the level of support / Quality Assurance the LA, as your Appropriate Body, would be required to carry out as part of the ECT induction process. The LA will liaise with schools regarding costings where there are several ECTs in one school who are following the same Induction Programme

Schools will need to determine which of the three options they will adopt to support their ECTs.

Appropriate Body Support costs per ECT per term: 

Charges for the Appropriate Body Support will be collected termly in arrears from participating schools.      

(Schools choosing not to purchase the Appropriate Body Support will be exempt from any of the ECT support functions offered by South Tyneside Council and will need to purchase this function from another AB). 

How to apply for all courses and networks

1. Complete the Application Form
2. Return the application form to:
   • Email: julie.rose@southtyneside.gov.uk or lynn.freer@southtyneside.gov.uk
   • Post: School Workforce Development Team, South Tyneside Council, Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL

Or phone us on 0191 426 8105.

There should be no assumption that staff can automatically attend

Quality assurance 

It is vitally important that schools, settings feel confident in the services on offer, therefore there will be:

• a rigorous appointment & selection process
• a commitment to high quality professional development 
• an effective system of record keeping
• regular consultations and dialogue with schools, settings to meet needs and expectations 

Cancellation policy

For those not accessing the Service Level Agreement or using the brokerage service, failure to notify of non-attendance within 48 hours of the course date may result in the full cost of the course being incurred by the school, setting.

If you need help with any of the information on these pages please contact the School Workforce Development Team.

The team can be contacted by phone or online.

To get in touch call 0191 4268105 or email julie.rose@southtyneside.gov.uk.