Common use of Head of School Partnership Clause in Contracts

Head of School Partnership. The Head of School Partnership has overall responsibility for the management of the partnership with schools, to monitor appropriate levels of support by the university throughout the AO process and take overall responsibility for all school aspects of any Ofsted inspection of the University’s ITT provision. The design, operation and assessment of the Assessment Only route is the responsibility of the Co-ordinator. Her responsibilities are to: liaise with the Head of Partnership and Head of Education regarding the recruitment and selection processes for the AO route, and procedures relating to external scrutiny, for example, Ofsted. • organise and oversee the application and selection process including the Initial Assessment Visit and informing the Teaching Agency of the start phase • ensure procedures are in place to quality assure all aspects of the assessment phase through school visits at appropriate stages • monitor the candidate’s progress through discussions with the Mentor and other professional colleagues in school • monitor the tracking of evidence to support the Teachers’ Standards (2012) • ensure action points set at the start of the assessment phase are being addressed • observing the candidate teach as part of the moderation of the school experience assessment; • complete a final evidence check which meets the requirements of the Standards and recommendation for QTS • Inform the NCTL of the final outcome The AO Partnership aims to develop teachers who, by the end of their assessment phase, are competent, reflective and professional to a level at least comparable with that expected of a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT). • AO candidates must obtain (via their school) a DBS check • any health issues must be declared to the school and university which might jeopardise the safety of pupils and the successful completion of the assessment phase • provide evidence to show that all Teachers’ Standards for QTS have been successfully completed by the end of their assessment phase • demonstrate a responsible and professional attitude to all staff and pupils in school • be proactive and assertive in addressing any action points set at the IAV • meet with the Mentor on a weekly basis and respond to targets set • meet University and school deadlines • successfully completed the Numeracy and Literacy Skills tests prior to application The commitment of the headteacher/principal is essential for a successful partnership. The headteacher/principal has a responsibility to ensure that the school can offer an appropriate setting for effective completion of the AO route. The headteacher should be committed to enabling and providing opportunities for their staff working as mentors and professional tutors with the candidate(s) to attend the relevant mentor / professional tutor sessions, recognising this as a valuable form of continuing professional development as well as quality assurance for the Partnership. The school should be able to offer candidates access to support, good practice and necessary resources. The headteacher agrees to payment of the AO fees currently set at £2,600 to the university, and informs their school finance officer of the arrangements made (£500 at the start of the assessment phase and £2,100 on completion) The headteacher is also responsible (either directly or via the member of staff to whom they have delegated the task) for communicating with the University regarding any changes to the school context that might significantly affect it as an appropriate setting for completing the AO route (e.g. issues arising from a recent Ofsted inspection of the school or a significant change in staffing). The headteacher should facilitate visits by external examiners, Ofsted inspectors and internal University moderators to their school for the purpose of quality, assuring and enhancing the work of the partnership as well as for the moderation and assessment of the candidate(s).

Head of School Partnership. The Head of School Partnership has overall responsibility for the management of the partnership with schools, contributing towards the development, management and implementation of all policies relating to monitor appropriate levels all school-based work in the partnership. The main responsibilities of support by the university throughout Head of School Partnership in relation to School Direct are to:  monitor, evaluate and enhance school-based work as part of the AO process quality assurance/enhancement process;  liaise with the lead school and various Heads of Programme/Programme Co-ordinators and the Director of The Institute of Education on the management of the partnership;  take overall responsibility for all school experience aspects of any Ofsted inspection of the University’s University‟s ITT provision. The Programme Co-ordinator has overall responsibility to liaise and work with the partnership in relation to the design, operation and assessment of the Assessment Only route School Direct programme. S/he acts as the chairperson to The Management Group. S/he is responsible for liaising with the responsibility University Senior Management Team on matters relating to resources, admissions, academic standards and regulations. S/he has to present an annual report on the operation, resourcing and outcomes of the programme to the Academic Standards Committee. Within the university structure the Programme Co-ordinator. Her responsibilities 's responsibilities, in relation to School Direct, are to: liaise  ensure, in liaison with the Head Director of Partnership The Institute of Education, appropriate staffing and adequate learning resources for the programme;  convene and chair Management Group meetings;  organize appropriate evaluation of the programme and monitor assessment procedures, including sampling and monitoring the work of Link Tutors  organize, in conjunction with the Director of The Institute of Education and Head of Education regarding the recruitment and selection School Partnership processes for the AO route, and procedures relating to external scrutiny, for example, Ofsted. • organise and oversee OfSTED;  present, in collaboration with the application and selection process including Director of The Institute of Education, an Annual Monitoring Report on the Initial Assessment Visit and informing Programme to the Teaching Agency of the start phase • Academic Standards Committee;  ensure procedures are in place to quality assure all aspects of the assessment phase through school visits at programme including the training programmes delivered by schools;  advise the Director of The Institute of Education on the development of the programme from NCTL directives;  liaise with appropriate stages • monitor staff regarding the candidate’s progress through discussions provision of training. In liaison with the Mentor and other professional colleagues lead school, the Programme Co-ordinator's responsibilities are to:  ensure procedures are in school • monitor the tracking of evidence place to support the Teachers’ Standards (2012) • ensure action points set at the start quality assure all aspects of the assessment phase are being addressed • observing the candidate teach as part of the moderation of the school experience assessmentprogramme; • complete a final evidence check which meets the requirements of the Standards  agree and recommendation for QTS • Inform the NCTL of the final outcome The AO Partnership aims to develop teachers who, by the end of their assessment phase, are competent, reflective and professional to a level at least comparable with that expected of a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT). • AO candidates must obtain (via their school) a DBS check • any health issues must be declared contribute to the school application and university which might jeopardise selection process;  liaise with appropriate staff regarding the safety provision of pupils and the successful completion of the training;  monitor assessment phase • provide evidence to show that all Teachers’ Standards for QTS have been successfully completed by the end of their assessment phase • demonstrate a responsible and professional attitude to all staff and pupils in school • be proactive and assertive in addressing any action points set at the IAV • meet with the Mentor on a weekly basis and respond to targets set • meet University and school deadlines • successfully completed the Numeracy and Literacy Skills tests prior to application The commitment of the headteacher/principal is essential for a successful partnership. The headteacher/principal has a responsibility to ensure that the school can offer an appropriate setting for effective completion of the AO route. The headteacher should be committed to enabling and providing opportunities for their staff working as mentors and professional tutors with the candidate(s) to attend the relevant mentor / professional tutor sessions, recognising this as a valuable form of continuing professional development as well as quality assurance for the Partnership. The school should be able to offer candidates access to support, good practice and necessary resources. The headteacher agrees to payment of the AO fees currently set at £2,600 to the university, and informs their school finance officer of the arrangements made (£500 at the start of the assessment phase and £2,100 on completion) The headteacher is also responsible (either directly or via the member of staff to whom they have delegated the task) for communicating with the University regarding any changes to the school context that might significantly affect it as an appropriate setting for completing the AO route (e.g. issues arising from a recent Ofsted inspection of the school or a significant change in staffing). The headteacher should facilitate visits by external examiners, Ofsted inspectors and internal University moderators to their school for the purpose of quality, assuring and enhancing the work of the partnership as well as for the moderation and assessment of the candidate(s)procedures.

Head of School Partnership. The Head of School Partnership has overall responsibility for the management of the partnership with schools, contributing towards the development, management and implementation of all policies relating to monitor appropriate levels all school-based work in the partnership. The main responsibilities of support by the university throughout Head of School Partnership in relation to School Direct are to: • monitor, evaluate and enhance school-based work as part of the AO process quality assurance/enhancement process; • liaise with the lead school and various Heads of Programme/Programme Co-ordinators and the Director of The Institute of Education on the management of the partnership; • take overall responsibility for all school experience aspects of any Ofsted inspection of the University’s University‟s ITT provision. The Programme Co-ordinator has overall responsibility to liaise and work with the partnership in relation to the design, operation and assessment of the Assessment Only route School Direct programme. S/he acts as the chairperson to The Management Group. S/he is responsible for liaising with the responsibility University Senior Management Team on matters relating to resources, admissions, academic standards and regulations. S/he has to present an annual report on the operation, resourcing and outcomes of the programme to the Academic Standards Committee. Within the university structure the Programme Co-ordinator. Her responsibilities 's responsibilities, in relation to School Direct, are to: liaise • ensure, in liaison with the Head Director of Partnership The Institute of Education, appropriate staffing and adequate learning resources for the programme; • convene and chair Management Group meetings; • organize appropriate evaluation of the programme and monitor assessment procedures, including sampling and monitoring the work of Link Tutors • organize, in conjunction with the Director of The Institute of Education and Head of Education regarding the recruitment and selection School Partnership processes for the AO route, and procedures relating to external scrutiny, for example, Ofsted. OfSTED; • organise and oversee present, in collaboration with the application and selection process including Director of The Institute of Education, an Annual Monitoring Report on the Initial Assessment Visit and informing Programme to the Teaching Agency of the start phase Academic Standards Committee; • ensure procedures are in place to quality assure all aspects of the assessment phase through school visits at programme including the training programmes delivered by schools; • advise the Director of The Institute of Education on the development of the programme from NCTL directives; • liaise with appropriate stages staff regarding the provision of training. In liaison with the lead school, the Programme Co-ordinator's responsibilities are to: • ensure procedures are in place to quality assure all aspects of the programme; • agree and contribute to the application and selection process; • liaise with appropriate staff regarding the provision of training; • monitor the candidate’s progress through discussions with the Mentor and other professional colleagues in school • monitor the tracking of evidence to support the Teachers’ Standards (2012) • ensure action points set at the start of the assessment phase are being addressed • observing the candidate teach as part of the moderation of the school experience assessment; • complete a final evidence check which meets the requirements of the Standards and recommendation for QTS • Inform the NCTL of the final outcome The AO Partnership aims to develop teachers who, by the end of their assessment phase, are competent, reflective and professional to a level at least comparable with that expected of a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT). • AO candidates must obtain (via their school) a DBS check • any health issues must be declared to the school and university which might jeopardise the safety of pupils and the successful completion of the assessment phase • provide evidence to show that all Teachers’ Standards for QTS have been successfully completed by the end of their assessment phase • demonstrate a responsible and professional attitude to all staff and pupils in school • be proactive and assertive in addressing any action points set at the IAV • meet with the Mentor on a weekly basis and respond to targets set • meet University and school deadlines • successfully completed the Numeracy and Literacy Skills tests prior to application The commitment of the headteacher/principal is essential for a successful partnership. The headteacher/principal has a responsibility to ensure that the school can offer an appropriate setting for effective completion of the AO route. The headteacher should be committed to enabling and providing opportunities for their staff working as mentors and professional tutors with the candidate(s) to attend the relevant mentor / professional tutor sessions, recognising this as a valuable form of continuing professional development as well as quality assurance for the Partnership. The school should be able to offer candidates access to support, good practice and necessary resources. The headteacher agrees to payment of the AO fees currently set at £2,600 to the university, and informs their school finance officer of the arrangements made (£500 at the start of the assessment phase and £2,100 on completion) The headteacher is also responsible (either directly or via the member of staff to whom they have delegated the task) for communicating with the University regarding any changes to the school context that might significantly affect it as an appropriate setting for completing the AO route (e.g. issues arising from a recent Ofsted inspection of the school or a significant change in staffing). The headteacher should facilitate visits by external examiners, Ofsted inspectors and internal University moderators to their school for the purpose of quality, assuring and enhancing the work of the partnership as well as for the moderation and assessment of the candidate(s)procedures.

Head of School Partnership. The Head of School Partnership has overall responsibility for the management of the partnership with schools, to monitor appropriate levels of support by the university throughout the AO process and take overall responsibility for all school aspects of any Ofsted inspection of the University’s ITT provision. The design, operation and assessment of the Assessment Only route is the responsibility of the Co-ordinator. Her responsibilities are to: liaise with the Head of Partnership and Head of Education regarding the recruitment and selection processes for the AO route, and procedures relating to external scrutiny, for example, Ofsted. •  organise and oversee the application and selection process including the Initial Assessment Visit and informing the Teaching Agency of the start phase •  ensure procedures are in place to quality assure all aspects of the assessment phase through school visits at appropriate stages •  monitor the candidate’s progress through discussions with the Mentor and other professional colleagues in school •  monitor the tracking of evidence to support the Teachers’ Standards (2012) •  ensure action points set at the start of the assessment phase are being addressed •  observing the candidate teach as part of the moderation of the school experience assessment; •  complete a final evidence check which meets the requirements of the Standards and recommendation for QTS •  Inform the NCTL of the final outcome The AO Partnership aims to develop teachers who, by the end of their assessment phase, are competent, reflective and professional to a level at least comparable with that expected of a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT). •  AO candidates must obtain (via their school) a DBS check •  any health issues must be declared to the school and university which might jeopardise the safety of pupils and the successful completion of the assessment phase •  provide evidence to show that all Teachers’ Standards for QTS have been successfully completed by the end of their assessment phase •  demonstrate a responsible and professional attitude to all staff and pupils in school •  be proactive and assertive in addressing any action points set at the IAV •  meet with the Mentor on a weekly basis and respond to targets set •  meet University and school deadlines •  successfully completed the Numeracy and Literacy Skills tests prior to application The commitment of the headteacher/principal is essential for a successful partnership. The headteacher/principal has a responsibility to ensure that the school can offer an appropriate setting for effective completion of the AO route. The headteacher should be committed to enabling and providing opportunities for their staff working as mentors and professional tutors with the candidate(s) to attend the relevant mentor / professional tutor sessions, recognising this as a valuable form of continuing professional development as well as quality assurance for the Partnership. The school should be able to offer candidates access to support, good practice and necessary resources. The headteacher agrees to payment of the AO fees currently set at £2,600 2,500 to the university, and informs their school finance officer of the arrangements made (£500 at the start of the assessment phase and £2,100 2,000 on completion) The headteacher is also responsible (either directly or via the member of staff to whom they have delegated the task) for communicating with the University regarding any changes to the school context that might significantly affect it as an appropriate setting for completing the AO route (e.g. issues arising from a recent Ofsted inspection of the school or a significant change in staffing). The headteacher should facilitate visits by external examiners, Ofsted inspectors and internal University moderators to their school for the purpose of quality, assuring and enhancing the work of the partnership as well as for the moderation and assessment of the candidate(s).