Teaching in Richmond upon Thames - what can we offer you?
Teaching in Richmond upon Thames...
- Enthusiastic teachers, good facilities and resources
- Committed support of members, parents, governors and the LEA
- Sense of joy of learning and a pride in personal achievements
- Professionally supportive relationships are quickly developed
What teachers and schools do we have?
- 41 primary schools and 8 secondary schools
- 2 special schools
- 7 beacon schools and 33 lead teachers
- Advanced skills teachers
- A range of newly qualified and experienced teachers
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) champions - lead HLTA
Professional development opportunities
- For school staff at all stages of their career
- Continuing professional development
- Comprehensive professional development programme
The borough initiatives include…
- The development of the team of Advanced Skills Teachers
- Providing professional development opportunities for Teaching Assistants
- The sharing of good practice through Beacon Schools
- The development of lead teachers
- The professional development and professional learning framework
- A commitment to the training of returning teachers
Where learning is a way of life…
- Pupils are entitled to a high quality learning experience
- All involved in education continually challenge standards and expectations
- High standards are expected from you and you will be rewarded
- Building a community where pupils are at the heart of learning