1. Peer Support Teachers Briefing session for potential applicants
April 2017

2. Introductions Mel Lawrence
Headteacher, South Milford Community Primary School
STAR TSA Strategic Lead (SLEs & PSTs)

3. Agenda Peer Support Teachers The role The designation process
Working for the Alliance

4. Peer Support Teachers (PSTs)
PSTs are teachers who have shown to be leading practitioners in their own schools and are keen to share their skills, knowledge and understanding with other colleagues. Typically, PSTs share their expertise by demonstrating their pedagogy in their own setting, rather than visiting other schools. This is a new role – generated by a local need for the support and expertise of leading practitioners.

5. PSTs - Working for the Alliance
There will be a variety of work contexts for PSTs
Supporting the NQT and RQT Programmes
Individual teacher’s professional development
Supporting specific schools and/or Key Stages

6. PSTs - Working for the Alliance
Focus and logistics for the observation is agreed prior to the visit
Typical observation format
Time
Activity
8.30am
PST meets with visitors and provides a context for the observation
9.00am-10.30am
PST is observed in their own class
10.30am-11.30pm
PST provides an opportunity to discuss the lesson and the effective strategies used in their own classroom

7. Fees and Payments Peer Support Teachers
Standard fee to the supported school for a ½ day (observation and discussion afterwards) is £120
£20 is kept by the Alliance to support the administration of school to school support
£100 is paid to the PST’s school

8. PST Designation Process (1)
Download an application form from the website, complete it and to:
teachingschoolalliance.org
Applications must be submitted by 19/05/17 & will be assessed by the Alliance’s appointment panel
Simple application form
Short Supporting statement – do not exceed space provided
Headteacher support & reference key – shows commitment to your involvement

9. PST Designation Process
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an assessment exercise consisting of:
a formal observation of their teaching in their own context,
a discussion with their headteacher/line manager; and
a formal interview.
This is anticipated to be completed by 20/06/17
The Alliance will notify applicants of the outcome as soon as possible afterwards

10. Application Form Simple application form
Short Supporting statement – do not exceed space provided
Headteacher support & reference key – shows commitment to your involvement

11. Timetable Date & Time 27th April 2017, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Information Evening
19th May 2017, 5:00pm
Applications close
W/C 5th & 12th June 2017
Applicant Lesson Observations
19th/20th June 2017
Planned interview days
23rd June 2017
Designations announced
6th July 2017, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Compulsory Core Training

12. An opportunity for questions and answers

13. Recap: PST – an opportunity to share your great practice
Helps improve standard of teaching across the area, improving outcomes for children
Provides an income to your school
Good step towards SLE & school leadership
Download an application from ww.STARteachingschoolalliance.org
Applications to be in by 5pm, 19th May 2017
Designations expected by 23rd June 2017