Being on the programme has increased my confidence in my own leadership and managerial abilities.
Haroon Hussain, Head Practitioner in Science, Beckford School, Bradford
Benefits
The Fast Track Teaching programme offers a number of benefits for both teachers and their schools.
For the teacher
- Accelerated leadership development courses.
- Personalised coaching and mentoring.
- Support with Advanced Skills Teacher applications.
- Access to a network of experienced staff offering support and guidance.
- The opportunity to become part of a community of like-minded colleagues.
- The chance to contribute to the improvement of their school through a Wider School Focus project.
For the school
- Fast Track provides a framework of competencies and assessment helping to identify those teachers with the potential to achieve a senior leadership position.
- A highly motivated and passionate teacher who is prepared to take on extra responsibilities and contribute to the wider objectives of the school.
- During the programme, the Fast Track teacher will lead a Wider School Focus project that creates genuine change for the school and the community.
- Fast Track teachers return after each development event and share fresh skills, thinking and expertise with other members of the teaching community.
- Fast Track provides an opportunity for schools to support the development of talented teachers into senior leadership roles – helping to grow tomorrow's leaders.
- NCSL covers the full cost of training, development activities and support received by Fast Track teachers.
