Career progression workshops

The role of research and intellectual curiosity in education’ work – led by Jen Rowan-Lancaster 

Jen’s session examines why educational research is an imperative aspect of your teaching career. As a Warwick teacher intellectual curiosity will always be part of your teacher make-up and this session will support you to explore what this means for you beyond the PGCE whether that’s completing your MA at CTE or through engagement with CPD opportunities in school. 

A welcome to the best profession around by a serving Headteacher and a chance to explore the role of senior leaders – led by Teresa Mpofu 

What does it mean to be a senior leader? Why would you want to be one? What are the possible routes? How do you nurture and develop your skills? Why is ethical leadership important? What is the role of culture, vision and ethos to a school? 

The role of pastoral lead - building a knowledge base to become the most effective pastoral lead in a variety of settings - led by Emma Noble

I qualified as a teacher of geography and, through various twists and turns (including head of geography and senior leadership), I recently took my pastoral experience to work in children’s services at a large metropolitan council. Working as a pastoral lead in a large “All-through Academy” (aged 3 to 18) for nearly a decade, I developed my skills and experience along the way. In the workshop we will consider the different types of pastoral role ‘out there’ and the ways it’s possible to gain a wealth of experience in early career stages to stand you in good stead for senior pastoral roles and beyond. 

Explore the role of a subject Lead – led by Pete Curran  

Would you like to become a subject lead? What does the job look like, what does it pay, and how do you get there? An interactive seminar on leading subjects both in and out of your comfort zone. Pete Curran has been a subject lead for several subjects in both London and Coventry. He currently leads a faculty including Art, Computer Science, D & T, Food Technology and Photography. Last year his students got a P8 of +1.0 and he won't stop talking about it. 

The role of the SENDCo, officially, is to be responsible for the day to day running of the school's SEND policy. In reality, it is so much more! - led by Becky Cooper 

This is a truly unique role that combines two of the more traditional pathways in education: pastoral and faculty leadership. It is one that places young people and their families at the heart of everything you do, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. At the same time, you will hold a key strategic role in shaping school policy and working with the Local Authority. The life of a SENDCo is never dull! I look forward to meeting you if you would like to find out more about this exciting and fulfilling career in teaching.  

 Feed Your Passion – Becoming a Senior Professional Mentor – led by Sita Manghnani 

I am a Senior Professional Mentor for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers, and also facilitate the Early Career Programme across the Solihull Borough for the Teacher Development Trust. I will share with you the steps I took to progress my career from a subject teacher to a leader responsible for leading new teachers and trainees. The role of Senior Professional Mentor is extremely rewarding; if you are interested in the development of all learners regardless of staff or student, this will be an ideal session for you!