Professional Development Placements for Teachers
A professional development placement gives teachers and educational support staff the opportunity to spend one to five days in a company or other organisation to enhance their professional development and introduce work related skills to the curriculum.
These managed days are structured to appeal to experienced teachers who may wish to increase their understanding of vocational, business and management issues. Bespoke placements offer the fulfilment of tailored objectives, ensuring that everyone benefits from the process.
Benefits:
- Allowing teachers to “step outside” their usual roles and gain a different work perspective
- Cascading occupational opportunities, providing realistic learning experiences for students
- Gaining experience of business structures, organisational methods and management styles
- Improving understanding of motivational strategies, advanced technology, networking skills, performance management and accountability
- Developing School Plans, enriching and developing the students’ curriculum
- Ensuring local business needs are reflected within the classroom
- Introducing young people to careers within shortage areas, influencing future ambitions
- Sharing expertise, best practice, problems and solutions
- Gaining a fresh perspective by discussing your role or company with external professionals
- Improving links between organisations and the local community
- Increasing understanding of initiatives taking place in schools