Local Leaders Of Education Making an application

Role of NCTL and MTSA NCTL MTSA delegation of appointment Advertise Assess applications Receive references Designate Deploy Monitor De-designate

Dates for this round Reference / Sponsor deadline: Friday 16th June 2017 Final Decision Communicated By: Friday 23rd June 2017 Induction Session: Tuesday 4th July 2017

Requirements Chair of Governor’s approval 5 days of school support per academic year commitment Identify and prepare your referee or sponsor Check that you and your school meet the criteria to be appointed as an LLE Commit to use the current LLE quality assurance process Agree to share their impact evaluations with MTSA and stakeholders (e.g. NCTL, TSC and LAs) for evaluation and monitoring purposes

Eligibility 3 years of headship Ofsted rating of good Be in your current school for at least 2 years after selection Have accountability for one or more school(s) that meet the criteria in the next slide Have the support from your governing body and local authority or a senior educational professional Demonstrate sufficient experience of coaching/mentoring another head teacher or senior member of staff at a school other than your own Be available for at least 5 days

Your school/s Ofsted rating of good Consistently high levels of pupil performance or continued improvement over 3 years Be above minimum standards Have experienced senior leaders with capacity to work with other schools

MTSA Aims Our ambition is that every child in Medway enjoys an outstanding education.

MTSA values Integrity We deliver on our promises, doing what we say we are going to do. We are gracious and non- judgemental, reflecting on our mistakes, acting with respect and confidentiality. We are welcoming, approachable and hospitable. We work with our partners for the common good. Celebration We value equality and believe in the uniqueness and worth of each individual. We look to work positively, capturing what’s good and building upon it. Shared Drive and Ambition We share a passion to make a lasting difference. We will go the extra mile to make a change for the better and to improve children’s lives. Opportunity We will provide new opportunities and encourage children and adults to try new things. We will learn from each other and work together to find solutions which last for the long term.

MTSA Responsibilities Provide induction and training Providing opportunities for LLEs to network / share best practice Providing on-going guidance and access to an NLE and / or the MTSA Leader Promoting the programme to potential commissioning organisation Providing advice and guidance to LLEs Providing a web-based profile of all LLEs Regularly review the designation of LLEs

LLE Responsibilities Attend induction and training; Negotiate deployment contracts in-line with the statements as set out below: A range of support provided by the LLE and possibly school staff The length and intensity of LLE deployments can vary depending on the challenges facing the supported school e.g. up to one-two days of support per week for two years Deployment must be both substantive and planned with clear outcomes identified from the outset, including a review date and intended exit date. An LLE is not obliged to take on a deployment where he/she feels it would be unreasonable or detrimental The performance of each deployment contract is the responsibility of the MTSA and/or the LLE. Provide critical information to MTSA proactively and as requested (cont.)

LLE responsibilities Inform MTSA of any change in circumstances e.g. retirement, a move of schools, change in school status Keep personal details up-to-date on the website Make available any documents, case studies, or reports and give permission for the MTSA to use and disseminate such information at its discretion to aid the development and success of the LLE deployment programme Act as an ambassador of the programme and the MTSA Work in a way that upholds the reputation of the LLE role and the MTSA and to inform the MTSA of circumstances or events which may bring the reputation of the MTSA or the programme into disrepute Work with an NLE / the MTSA Leader as appropriate to meet responsibilities

Pay rates £450 per day £50 of which payable to MTSA for administrative and management fees Additional remuneration for staff is the responsibility of the school and must comply with the DfE’s most recent publication of the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document Academies are not bound by School Teachers Pay and Conditions and decisions about pay and remuneration rest with their responsible body

Review of designation If you or your school meet one or more of the de-designation criteria De-designation panel Informed in advance to compile and submit your supporting statement / evidence Opportunity to appeal against a decision to de-designate

De-designation Eligibility - no longer meet one or more of the criteria Professional misconduct - behaved in a way which brings the MTSA into disrepute Delivery - failed to demonstrate that he/she has supported another school for a year or more (exemptions apply e.g. maternity leave) Impact - failed to demonstrate that his/her work has led to a positive impact

Contact Details Mrs Esther Cook (MTSA Director, AHT SJWMS) cooke@mtsa.co.uk Mrs Jane Heyes (CEO/EHT The Westbrook Trust, NLE, MTSA S2S Lead) heyesj@mtsa.co.uk Mrs Sarah Smith (MTSA Executive Support Officer) smiths@mtsa.co.uk