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The Teaching School Hub
serving East, South and West Kent

The 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 high quality initial teacher training. We are committed to ensuring teachers and school leaders are supported through every stage of their career.

Our Support and Training

NPQs

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

Early Career Framework

Early Career Framework (ECT)

Appropriate Body Services

Appropriate Body Services (AB)

Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Initial Teacher Training

Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

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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 [...]
12 October 2021News / NPQThe Kent Teaching School hub can announce that, as of this morning, all of the new NPQs (national professional qualifications) are to be fully funded by the Department for Education. This means that they will be free of charge to all those who have a Teacher Reference number (TRN) and who are currently employed in state maintained schools (including those in 16-19 provision). Places are going fast. To secure your place NOW please email info@ktsh.org.uk with your full name and the NPQ you wish to complete. For more information CLICK HERE. [...]
6 October 2021NewsHere is our latest newsletter for you to read. This includes details of our NPQ programmes – places are filling up fast and deadlines for applications is Tuesday 12th October. Read more about these and other exciting things that are available for teachers across Kent. September-2021-Newsletter_FINAL-1Download [...]
27 September 2021News / Working with usKent Teaching School Hub are seeking an ambitious member of staff to join our growing team. The successful applicant will be supporting the administration of our Early Career programme and Appropriate Body service. No prior knowledge or experience of these programmes is needed prior to applying. We look forward to hearing from anyone who believes they have the skills for this exciting role! Click here to find out more [...]
15 September 2021News / NPQKent Teaching School Hub are pleased to offer the full new national professional qualifications (NPQ) suite for the academic year 2021-2022. What are the new NPQs?In October 2020 the new NPQ frameworks were published by the Department for Education. Some newspecialist teaching NPQs have been introduced and the leadership NPQs have had their content and assessment structure completely reformed. Applications close on 12th October for the November cohort. Book a place on one of our information briefings Click here for our information pack [...]
14 September 2021events / News / NPQ / Uncategorised21st September & 7th October at 4pm Find out more about our NPQ offer and how to sign up for programmes starting in November 2021. Application deadline is Tuesday12th October. BOOK HERE [...]
27 July 2021events / NewsWorking in partnership with the Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub and our curriculum hubs, KTSH are pleased to invite all Headteachers and Senior Leaders to join us for free seminar at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham. This will be led by Rob Coe; there will be opportunities to network with colleagues from across the region and also gather information of further resources and CPD opportunities on offer from our various curriculum hubs. Heather Fearn from OFSTeD will also be speaking. Book Here [...]
26 July 2021NewsWelcome to our first KTSH newsletter. Within this newsletter you will find details of upcoming DfE aligned CPD, as well as details about our Launch event. You can also read about the ECF programme through the words of one of our East Kent ECF Support tutors. For further information about our ECF offer, or about events and CPD on offer next term, please email croft@ktsh.org.uk Summer-2021-NewsletterDownload [...]

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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.