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Fast Track trio take on school – an article about a senior leadership team of Fast Track teachers.
I have found it very fulfilling to be involved at a strategic level as well as hands on. Three days a week I work on setting up new projects, going out into the primaries and observing coaching lessons.
David Shaw, Boston Spa School, YorkshireBeing part of the Fast Track programme will give teachers significant scope and opportunity to build on their proven ability in the classroom. As part of the Wider School Focus project, they'll take on additional responsibilities which will focus on a specific improvement area and will also be encouraged to take on a variety of management roles. These may take a variety of forms including promotion, secondment and work placements. Fast Track teachers are also encouraged to gain experience in at least one challenging school which will also strengthen their application when coming to apply for a senior leadership post.
The Fast Track programme will support teachers for up to four to five years; however the majority will take up senior leadership roles within four. It is based around the following development opportunities and support structures:
Each teacher will benefit from gaining broader experiences, a structured career path and a centrally managed support network, as well as professional development events and expert coaching. All professional development activities are funded by NCSL, and teachers benefit from being part of a broader range of NCSL programmes offering further opportunities
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