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Teacher Training and CPD

We are dedicated to developing world-class teaching and learning through research-based CPD and school-to-school support.

We are passionate about training the next generation of teachers and are delighted to be working with UCL Institute of Education in partnership with Sussex Coast Schools Alliance to provide professional development for Early Career Teachers.

We are delighted to present this short film focusing on the personal testimonials of MARK Education Trust teaching and support staff. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that contributed to the film and helped to provide some insight into what they love most about their role and the support and opportunities available to them.

Meet the team

Contact a member of the team via the links in the document below. To find out more about teacher training or school-to-school support, please email Jo Clayforth-Carr.

Meet the Team: Teacher Training and CPD

School Experience Programme

The best way to know whether teaching is the right career path for you is to come and experience it first-hand. Our school experience days provide the opportunity to spend a day at either one of our MARK Education Trust academies and gain insight into what a career in teaching may look like for you. You will have the chance to spend time in the classroom and speak to experienced staff including members of the Teacher Training and Development team. You will also have the opportunity to discuss routes into teaching with our Teacher Training and Development staff.

The programme is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has a degree or is currently studying towards one.

To find out more, visit the Get School Experience website or email Jo Clayforth-Carr.

Initial Teacher Training (ITTs)

Great teachers are never forgotten. Uplands Academy is committed to providing quality training for all staff and has a long tradition of involvement in Initial Teacher Training. As a high-performing school we support many trainee teachers and Early Career Teachers each year and aim to provide exemplary and bespoke support for Early Career staff and placement trainees. We firmly believe that by recruiting the very best talent and investing in our staff through rigorous, world-class training programmes and advancement opportunities, that we can continue to achieve the very best outcomes for our students.

Uplands Academy supports a number of routes into teaching:

Wealden Partnership

We train our teachers directly through the Wealden Partnership, linked to Brighton and Sussex Universities. If you wish to train locally, find out more about the Wealden Partnership.

Teach Kent and Sussex

SCITT Training through Teach Kent & Sussex takes place within the partnership of West Kent and East Sussex primary and secondary schools. Trained teachers gain a PGCE through Sussex University, with professional development taking place in Tunbridge Wells. Generous bursaries, scholarships and early career payments (up to £34k) are available to support you. For further details please email: contact@teachkentandsussex.org.uk.

Brighton and Sussex Universities - PGCE

The following links will provide you with further information on PGCE Secondary at Sussex University and PGCE Secondary at Brighton University.

Teaching Apprenticeships

For the right candidate, we can also offer an Apprenticeship route in connection with the University of Brighton. For further information, please follow this link. For more information about living and teaching in Sussex, visit the East Sussex County Council site.

Assessment Only route

For those who have already had extensive experience in the classroom and are thinking about gaining their QTS as a member of our staff body, in association with the University of Sussex, we can offer the Assessment Only route. Please follow this link for more information.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

We value all our staff – teaching staff and support staff – and recognise that our students’ progress and achievements spring from the quality of the learning experiences which, together, our whole staff can offer. Our students’ development rests on our professional development.

For our teaching staff, we design a comprehensive programme of CPD opportunities based on our whole Academy Advancement Plan. Uplands is active in the development of teaching staff from initial teaching training, progress to middle leader roles, and through to headship preparation.

Leadership

Growing outstanding leaders is one of the best ways to help improve the whole school system. Through a range of in-house opportunities and leadership courses (including national professional qualifications), we provide support and training from middle leader right through to headteacher.