The Children's & Schools Workforce Development Team are involved in many aspects of school workforce developments in North East Lincolnshire.

We offer information, guidance and advice to a variety of support staff and teachers within schools and this includes comprehensive information for people interested in working in a school in North East Lincolnshire, whether as a teacher or in one of the many different teacher and learning support roles. Information is also provided on the Qualification Framework for Education, including the new Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF).

We organise Head Teacher Breakfast Briefings, School Admin/Business Manager Forums and other information events and conferences.

We also organise viable cohorts of Teaching Assistants in North East Lincolnshire to go through the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) 3-day Preparation and Assessment Programme.

The Schools Recruitment Service is an innovative online system that uses the latest applicant tracking technology to improve the application experience for jobseekers applying for jobs in schools. Over the coming months an increasing number of vacancies for schools in North East Lincolnshire will be available for you to view and apply at: http://www.schoolsrecruitment.dcsf.gov.uk/northeastlincolnshirecouncil

For further details on different routes into teaching, please visit:

http://www.nelincs.gov.uk/children-and-families/schools-and-learning/teacher-recruitment/

Contacts:

Jayne Rowbotham, Schools Workforce Development Adviser

Tel:  01472 325318   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Brent Roberts, Senior HR Officer - Schools Recruitment

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The Children's & Schools Workforce Development Team

North East Lincolnshire Council

6th Floor, Freeman House

Freeman Way, Grimsby

DN32 7AU                                     Fax: 01472 326480

Leading Professional Learning

The team organised two cohorts of the Leading Professional Learning course which was highly successful and was led by Lindi Holbrook and David Thomas (ex-head teachers).

The objective of the course was to provide a blended learning opportunity including face to face sessions and in school development opportunities, it offers usable tools and processes to underpin professional learning and addresses the challenges which are faced in schools for the achievement of effective professional development.   And much more!  It is targeted at leaders of professional learning (CPD leaders) from Primary, Secondary and Special schools.

David highlighted that “the course included the intrinsic motivation and development of the participants as learners but as one of those who planned and delivered the course, I felt that the dialogue and deep professional debate that proceeded ensured that facilitators as well delegates moved forward together.”

He continued “by supplying colleagues with tools and skills they were more ably resourced to take others forward with them and to impact on the culture of their own schools. Very positive feedback indicated that delegates felt ‘inspired and challenged’ and that they felt better equipped to enhance the learning environment in their own establishments for adults as well as children.”

Lindi added “during the second run of the course it is hoped to reach a wider audience of colleagues who are key figures in encouraging the perception of their school as a learning community. The course is equally appropriate for schools who are already established and perhaps wish to refocus or re-energise their commitment to high quality professional development or to newly amalgamated schools who may still be establishing their ethos.”