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The Teaching School Hub
serving East, South and West Kent

Kent Teaching School Hub provides every teacher and school in east, south and west Kent with access to a centre of excellence for teacher professional development. Our professional development offer is evidence informed, delivered by experts and rooted in building excellence in schools.

We deliver the Early Career Framework, the NPQ suite of qualifications and DfE approved programmes alongside providing outstanding initial teacher training through Teach Kent & Sussex. We are committed to ensuring teachers and school leaders are supported through every stage of their career.

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National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

Early Career Framework

Early Career Framework (ECT)

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6 May 2025NewsWe are pleased to share our summer term update for schools involved, or who would like to be involved in initial teacher training for Kent. This update includes a summary of research into supporting mentors, how to claim mentor payments, and how all schools can get involved in ITT by supporting recruitment. http://26056913.hs-sites-eu1.com/itt-in-kent-update-summer-2025 [...]
6 May 2025NewsDfE logo – standard jpg We recently emailed all schools to share a detailed update and DfE information about the upcoming changes for early career teachers. You can read our full letter here. Key Headlines: The programme will be called Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) It will be based on the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF) Current ECF arrangements will remain in place for teachers starting induction before September 2025 [...]
28 March 2025events / NewsWe are excited to share that our ITT provider Teach Kent & Sussex is offering a rare opportunity for in-person Steplab training. One-day Leading Professional Development Intensive, with Steplab, Friday 11th July 2025 Looking for expert guidance in leading impactful professional development at scale? Our Implementation Roadmap together with in-depth, targeted training will show you the way, with a focus on combining group rehearsal, lesson drop-ins and instructional coaching. Facilitated by Steplab’s team of expert Coaching Development Leads; all previous school and trust leaders who’ve led successful PD programmes. Who is this for? Leaders of PD across a school or trust Leaders of coaching in a phase/department, school or trust Headteachers/trust leaders with oversight of PD in their setting What will I learn? How to upskill leaders and unite them around a shared vision for improving teaching and learning How to visit lessons and identify foci for PD How to use group rehearsal (deliberate practice) to develop teaching techniques and coaching expertise How to build culture and embed training through drop-ins and coaching How to monitor, sustain and improve PD How will I learn? In this highly practical training day, you’ll dig into the theory of effective PD, engage with models, and script and rehearse training that you can take back and deliver in your school(s) As a Steplab user, you’ll have access to our Implementation Roadmap – a bespoke online course which will support you and your team to hone your leadership skills and run a PD programme that works in your context We’ll also invite you to join two termly PD Leads Network Meetings, providing you with the opportunity to share the work you’re doing and troubleshoot with other PD leaders Where will I learn? Venue: Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH How much will it cost? £155 (+VAT and booking fee) per delegate. Includes lunch and refreshments How should I book? Complete this online form to reserve your place https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1vdFuq6JnTmKiTrmbeDSyBAfihn5 [...]
28 March 2025News / UncategorisedExplore AI’s role in reducing teacher workload, updated information about NPQ funding and ITT mentor payments in our Spring Newsletter Newsletter pdf [...]
20 November 2024NewsWe are proud to share this important new publication from Ambition Institute, which features contributions from two of our schools. Case studies from Bennett Memorial and Fordcombe CofE Primary are used to exemplify good practice in literacy leadership, and how educators can ensure all children experience high quality teaching of reading.Evidence tells us that “literacy is fundamental for success in school and later life” (Quigley & Coleman, 2019, p.6), and we understand the impact when a child is unable to read well. Ensuring every child has the best possible opportunities to read and thrive is central to the work of TST. In these case studies, both schools share the practical steps they take to establish a culture for reading, which builds a passion for reading from an early age. The guide also explains how this links to our work at trust level, as TST leaders use professional development and strategic leadership to ensure our teachers literacy across the curriculum, in all lessons. [...]
1 October 2024News🍂 Autumn News: Register New ECTs by 15th October and more 96 Update from Kent Teaching School Hub including our offer for this year, ECT registration and how to support initial Teacher Training. Your Teaching School Hub for 2024-2028 We are delighted to confirm that KTSH has been successfully re-designated to serve the south, east and west of Kent until August 2028. Thank you to our fantastic facilitators and the KTSH team  who have worked with over 3000 teachers in 550 schools during our first 3 years. We are pleased to continue to provide initial teacher training, Appropriate Body services, Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications for our region.    🚩 Important AB Message: Registering New ECTs  Do you have an ECT who joined your school this term? All ECTs must be registered with an Appropriate Body (AB) by Tuesday 15th October. Failure to do so may mean that your ECT can not count this half term towards their induction.   To register with KTSH AB service please email abs@ktsh.org.uk or you can add a new ECT yourself using ECT Manager. 🕓 ITT Applications Opening Soon DfE applications for the 2025-2026 initial teacher training cohort will open on the DfE application portal on 8th October 2024.  Our KTSH teacher training partner, Teach Kent & Sussex are looking for new schools to host trainee placements next year. Please email contact@teachkentandsussex.org.uk or click here to find out more.    How can You Support Initial Teacher Training? All schools can play a crucial role in helping to recruit and train the next generation of teachers by: Promoting teaching as a profession and sharing recruitment information with your school community. Sharing your expertise through Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) activities.  Providing trainee placements The DfE have asked all teaching school hubs to support teacher recruitment in their area by working with all ITT providers and schools.   Our ITT engagement lead Rebecca Hunter hunter@ktsh.org.uk. will be contacting you with more information and ideas later this term, and is always happy to hear from schools who would like to be more involved in ITT.     KTSH Programmes for 2024-2025  This year we will continue to offer schools and teachers access to initial teacher training, the Early Career Framework and the full suite of National Professional Qualifications. These programmes are underpinned by a golden thread of high quality research evidence which reinforces professional knowledge at an individual, school and system wide level. For further information about our programmes, please visit our website or email info@ktsh.org.uk Inclusion / SEND Opportunity The University of Derby is recruiting schools for a DfE funded study with Dolphin software to explore efficacy for children who benefit from assistive technology for reading. Participating schools will be given access free access to the software.  Find out more.    EEF Survey: Your Views Needed The Education Endowment Foundation has released a short survey for education professionals to help them understand challenges across the sector and inform their research.  Complete the survey   Curriculum Hubs Schools can access support for subject specific teaching through DfE funded curriculum hubs. You can find out more about hubs actively supporting our areas in Kent using the links below.  Kent and Medway Music Hub     Please share this newsletter with any colleagues who may be interested.   Contact us by emailing info@ktsh.org.uk KTSH and Teach Kent & Sussex, Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Culverden Down, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9SH, United Kingdom, 01892 521595 [...]
16 September 2024NewsIt’s ECF conference time for our new cohort of over 200 year 1 ECTs. Kicking off with our first conference at the stunning Canterbury Cathedral Lodge this morning, our facilitators are looking forward to meeting everyone there. In partnership with Ambition Institute, Kent Teaching School Hub supports nearly 700 Year 1 and Year 2 early career teachers to complete their ECF. We use venues across the region for our in-person conferences and virtual clinics, serving schools across Kent. [...]
22 May 2023NewsRead the letter that explains forthcoming changes to the Appropriate Body services and ECF programmes for schools in Kent. This letter was sent to all schools and headteachers in our data base on the 12th May. If for any reason you did not receive this and would like to receive regular updates and communications please email info@ktsh.org.uk. To find our more about the ECF programme and Appropriate Body services we offer here at KTSH, please join our upcoming briefing on Monday 12th June at 4.00pm, click HERE to join the session. KTSH TGTSH TEP joint letter May 2023 FINALDownload [...]
22 May 2023events / NewsJoin us at the Chilston Park Hotel for our free Teaching School Hub summer seminar and networking afternoon, aimed at Primary and Secondary school leaders. Tickets are limited, please book early to secure your place. We are delighted to welcome two guest speakers: Peps McCrea, Dean of Learning at Ambition Institute and Director of Education at Steplab. Developing expert teaching; what expertise is and how to develop it (in ourselves and others). Matthew Purves, Ofsted Regional Director, South East is joining us to share updates on the work of Ofsted. Cost: Free event Venue: Chilston Park Hotel, Lenham ME17 2BE Registration by Friday 9th June: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1tKdBh1uvQKC74_O-UI5T8Qfihn5 [...]
9 February 2023News / Working with usJob Details To work under the direction of the Administration Manager for the Kent Teaching School hub to co-ordinate support for the effective delivery of the Appropriate Body Service. This will also involve liaising and communicating effectively with other members of the Kent Teaching School hub team. Location: Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH. Homeworking flexibility available allowing for majority of work to be completed from home working flexible hours if preferred. Salary  £13,515 pro rata (FTE £21,801) Contract Term Time plus 2 weeks to be worked flexibly by agreement during school holidays of which one week must be within the last week of the school summer holiday. Hours 26 hours per week to be mutually agreed. Some flexibility will be required within working times to meet demands of the Hub when required. Start date 17th April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter on 18 hours/week moving to 26 hours/week from 1st July. Closing date Wednesday 22nd February 2023. The successful candidate will be offered a fixed term 1-year contract initially. Depending on the future needs and funding of the Teaching School Hub there is possibility of additional hours, and an extension of contract or the role becoming permanent. Click Here to view the job description Click Here to download an application form Kent Teaching School Hub is part of the Tenax Schools Trust.Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. [...]
6 December 2022NewsHaving met and listened to lots of Kent schools over the last year we recognise the demand for high quality, evidence informed CPD to support schools with their SEND support. We’ve therefore liaised with the EEF, the Research School network, Whole School SEND and other Teaching School hubs in the south east to offer schools the following course: Year 1 (Feb 23-July 23) Learning focuses on understanding the best available research evidence of what works, to support SEND pupils in mainstream school settings. This curriculum is developed by sector experts Whole School SEND, the Education Endowment Foundation and Research Schools Network.Participants are supported to apply this knowledge to audit SEND provision at their own school, understanding how to identify high impact improvement priorities. A clear plan for addressing these priorities will be prepared, which draws on change management principles. 1 face-to-face day conference (w/b 6th Feb) 4 x 2 hour virtual sessions (twilights) Reading and practical activities to be carried out between sessions Year 2 (Sep 23-July 24) Participants are supported to enact their plans, delivering SEND improvement on a whole-school scale. Our expert facilitators use group coaching, review and goal setting approaches within a school networking context, to sustain and embed change. 6 coaching network sessions, which will be a blend of face-to-face and virtual, responding to participant location and need. Ideal for schools who: Have new SEND leadership Are seeking high quality, evidence informed SENDCO/inclusion lead professional development opportunities, with a focus on whole-school change leadership. Wish to focus on closing SEND gaps Have clear school development focus for SEND provision Suitable for both Primary and Secondary mainstream schools Cost: £300 per participant for the two year programme Apply now: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1U8ov-M7wTyGl0jvwCrBqrwfihn5 [...]
22 July 2022NewsWith the introduction of the 87 new DfE designated Teaching School Hubs across the country, we are pleased to share the highlights and impact that the Kent Teaching School has had across Kent. We hope to improve on the professional development opportunities that we offer to schools and teachers in our network and look forward to working with you all further as we move into the new academic year in September 2022. KTSH-engagment-21-22Download [...]
22 July 2022News / Working with usAn opportunity to be part of the Kent Teaching School Hub: Professional Development (PD) course facilitators Applications are invited from teachers and school leaders to facilitate for SEND PD which the Kent Teaching School Hub are offering in partnership with the Research School Network and Whole School SEND. Using superb training materials provided by the Research School Network and Whole School SEND our facilitators will work directly with course participants by facilitating training events in Year 1 and supporting school implementation in Year 2 through networking and coaching events. More information and details of how to apply can be found in the downloadable document here: KTSH-CPD-Facilitator-application-information-22Download How to Apply To apply for the post, colleagues are invited to write a supporting statement of no more than one A4 side. This should set out the strengths & experience they believe will enable them to discharge this role effectively. The letter should be submitted to the administration manager for the Kent Teaching School hub, Andrea McGlew, (email: info@ktsh.org.uk) for the attention of Helen Miller. [...]
20 July 2022NewsWe hope that you enjoy watching our 1 minute video explaining our NPQ offer. Sign up here to register for our NPQs. If you are an employing an Early Career Teacher. Watch our 1 minute ECF video to find out more and sign up here. As this school year draws to a close, the Kent Teaching School hub have been reflecting on a busy but very successful first year. Our network of expert facilitators for ECF and NPQ’s have been highly praised by participants and we are proud to have worked with nearly 200 schools across Kent. The attached July newsletter includes more about our first year and how you can get involved in 2022-23. You can also read about: Important changes to AB servicesMaking instructional coaching work in your school Wishing you all a restful summer break, and we look forwards to working with you next year. As always, please don’t hesitate to email us on info@ktsh.org.uk and one of our team will be back in contact with you. Do feel free to forward this page to other interested colleagues in your school. July 2022 Newsletter_FINALDownload [...]
28 June 2022events / NewsListen to our Operations Director Lizzie Croft when she delivers a session on Instructional Coaching – a key aspect of the ECF programme with Peps Mccrae (Ambition Institute) -one of the festival partners. Lizzie has written the following after leading a seminar at ResearchED Kent at the Turner Free School on the 11th June: Throughout this year I have worked closely with a rich variety of schools, often helping staff to overcome logistical barriers to the instructional coaching element of the ECF. We know instructional coaching has such importance and value for our novice teachers, but sometimes it can be hard to do what we know needs to be done. I was able to speak about the key lessons I have learned from my school visits this year, talking about the common observed issues and how to resolve them. I hope that I was able to give school leaders key takeaways that they could take back to school, to make instructional coaching work even better in their context and setting. We understand how challenging this can be, hopefully schools feel supported by us as we draw upon our experiences this year. During the session it was a delight to have the room packed full of induction coordinators and mentors, and a handful of educational celebrities too! There was certainly a buzz in the room and a real enthusiasm for what leaders could take back to their schools. Several follow up conversations with colleagues have taken place and I have really valued the opportunity to work closely with new schools, helping them to make instructional coaching work.    I am really looking forward to speaking on this topic again with Peps Mccrae at the Wellington Festival of education on 7th and 8th July. [...]
24 May 2022events / NewsRichard Kueh is Ofsted’s subject lead for RE and the author of the 2021 Ofsted subjectreview. Aimed at heads of RE in secondary schools in this seminar Richard will be sharing theimplications of his subject review to help schools design an effective and inspiringcurriculum for RE that helps children learn and remember more. Thursday 9th June, 4.00-5.30pm Barham Court, Teston, Maidstone, ME18 5BZ Reserve your place on this seminar by BOOKING HERE or email info@ktsh.org.uk for further information. [...]
15 May 2022News / NPQ / Working with usApplications are invited from teachers and school leaders to facilitate for the new National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) that the Kent Teaching School Hub are offering in partnership with the Ambition Institute including the new NPQLL (Leading Literacy) and NPQEYL (Early Years Leadership). Using the superb curriculum and training materials provided by the expert Learning Design team at the Ambition Institute our facilitators will work directly with course participants by facilitating training conferences and support clinics. The role of NPQ facilitator offers an exciting and challenging professional development opportunity for an ambitious teacher and/or school leader who would like to contribute to the wider effectiveness of teaching and school leadership across Kent and the wider region. Email croft@ktsh.org.uk for more details. To register your interest in joining an NPQ Programme starting in Autumn 2022 please sign up HERE NPQ-facilitator-job-description-AUTUMN-2022-FINALDownload [...]
27 April 2022News / UncategorisedIn our April newsletter you will be able to: Register with us ECTs you are appointing to our Early Career Framework offer with the Ambition Institute (sign up here), you can also register here for our Appropriate Body service or email info@ktsh.org.uk for more informationFind details of how to make the ECF work in your school and opportunities to join us for a 30minute briefing/information session (register here)Help shape our CPD support for schools by completing our short surveyRegister interest for NPQ courses due to start in September 2022 (register here)Get the latest updates from the subject curriculum hubs serving Kent. APRIL 2022 Newsletter FINALDownload [...]
22 April 2022events / NewsAimed at CPD leads and Senior Leaders, having directly contributed towards producing the EEF Effective Professional Development report published October 2021he report, Sarah Cottingham and Sam Sims will be discussing its implications for schools. Date : Tuesday 17th May, 2pm Venue : Kenward Place, Kenward Road, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AH To book your place please follow this link [...]
14 March 2022News / UncategorisedOur latest newsletter can be viewed here and includes: How to make the Early Career Framework work in your school – including case studies from East Farleigh primary school near Maidstone and Dover Grammar School for girlsA summary of our recent lecture with Alex Quigley on the teaching of reading (including his very informative presentation)Updates from the Associate Research School for Kent and the curriculum subject hubs As schools continue to appoint new teachers from September 2022 click on this link to express an interest in your school joining our Early Career Framework full induction programme. Our full induction is free of charge and provides schools with a full level of bespoke support. MARCH 2022 Newsletter FINALDownload [...]
1 March 2022News / Working with usWe are now looking for ECF support tutors to support the implementation of the Early Career Framework for ECTs joining us in September 2022 across the whole of Kent. ECF support tutors will work directly withschools, early career teachers and mentors by:• overseeing the progress of groups of ECTs and their mentors in cluster groups of approximatelytwenty across Kent.• facilitating conferences, clinics and offering coaching to mentors. For more details and information please read the Job Description below. To discuss the role please email info@ktsh.org.uk or telephone 01892 521595 and ask to speak with Lizzie Croft or Andrea McGlew. ECF support tutor job description Feb 2022Download [...]
3 February 2022events / News / NPQThis week has seen the start of our February NPQ cohort. We are delighted to be running a full suite of NPQs in February, and some of our NPQs are running with two February cohorts! Our NPQ conferences have begun this week and participants have been enjoying the stunning venue of Barham Court. We are delighted to be running face to face events, and participants are enjoying opportunities for rich discussion in their groups. Many participants have commented on the wonderful opportunity to be out of school and engaging in such high quality CPD. We look forward to using this venue again, and we hope to use it in the future for ECF events too. For more information about our next NPQ cohort please email info@ktsh.org.uk [...]
16 January 2022NewsThe ECF has led to a radical change in how we prepare new teachers coming in to the profession. In our next set of ECF briefings we will be sharing what we have learnt from our diverse range of partner schools about how to make the ECF work effectively. From building in more time for mentoring, lesson observation, feedback, online study, using instructional coaching and changing staff timetable allocations there is a lot to consider to help ensure our ECTs and our schools reap the benefits of the ECF. Attending our briefings on 31st Jan or 1st Feb will help you understand more about how you can best prepare your school for the ECF. Whether you are already working with us for ECF or thinking of doing so next year we hope to share insights of value to all. Book your place HERE [...]
15 January 2022events / NewsA seminar with Alex Quigley speaking on literacy and his books ‘Closing the vocabulary and reading gaps’ on the afternoon of 25th February 2022. We will be hosting this FREE event at the Darwin Conference Suite, University of Kent. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click HERE to complete the BOOKING FORM or use the QR code below. [...]
14 January 2022News / UncategorisedFind out what’s new and what is happening from our latest newsletter. This includes: NPQ news – deadline for applications is the 18th JanuaryThe positives of Headship ECF updatePrimary Computing Day – how to book FREE placesAlex Quigley Seminar – a FREE event And lots more! January-2022-Newsletter-1-1Download [...]
14 January 2022NewsAn article from Matthew Clarke, Primary Executive HT for Tenax Schools’Trust The positives of HeadshipDownload [...]
7 January 2022events / NewsJoin us at 8.00 am on Thursday 13th January to find out which NPQ programme to apply for. Book your place by emailing info@ktsh.org.uk [...]
5 January 2022News / Working with usA unique opportunity exists to join the Kent Teaching School Hub administration team.  We are currently seeking to appoint a Partnership Co-ordinator for the Early Career framework and also a Partnership Coordinator for the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).  These roles are offered as two separate roles of 16 & 18 hours per week or could be combined to offer one person an almost FT (term time role) with some school holiday work involved.  Homeworking and a degree of flexible working is available for both positions. Full details of the roles are given below. For an informal conversation about this opportunity email our Admin Manager, Andrea on info@ktsh.org.uk KTSH NPQ partnership co-ordinator FINALDownload KTSH NPQ partnership co-ordinator FINALDownload APPLICATION-FORM-Tenax-Non-Teaching-1Download How to apply:  Please complete our application form located above and email to: info@ktsh.org.uk – CVs will not be accepted. CLOSING DATE:  12pm on Monday 24th January 2022 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values.  All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in our school communities and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure issued with the Trust and/or school as the employer. [...]
5 January 2022NewsRegister and apply for a place on one of our NPQ programmes here. Applications close on 18th January 2022. [...]
12 October 2021NewsTHANK YOU to all who helped to make our Launch Event at the Historic Dockyard Chatham last week, such a fantastic day. The report below shares many key points and highlights from our keynote speakers. The opportunity to meet so many colleagues in person was an added bonus! Launch-Event-Report-website-2Download [...]

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Kent Teaching School Hub provides educational support services for schools and staff in East, South and West Kent.

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is the Department for Education designated Teaching School Hub for East, South and West Kent.

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Kent Teaching School Hub is part of The Tenax Schools Trust which is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with company number 07542155.
The registered office is at Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH. Telephone No. 01892 521595.