What makes Staffordshire such a good place for the next step in your teaching career?
- A diverse mix of over 400 schools across the County
- A strong tradition of effective induction within schools and from the Inspection and Advisory Service
- Real commitment to your professional development throughout your whole career with details linked steps following the standards framework
- Strong leadership within our authority and schools
- A culture of networking and sharing best practice
For more information about our
continuing professional development programmes available to all teachers in Staffordshire or visit our
dedicated website.
Child Care: 
Staffordshire has a wide range of high quality child-care provision across the County. Further information and details of cost can be obtained from the
Children Information Service website or, for a full list of childcare provision, contact Childcare in Staffordshire on Tel: 0845 650 9876.
Phase Change:
Many qualified teachers find once they have been teaching for a period of time that they may be more suited to teaching another school phase, whether this be going from Primary to Secondary or vice versa.
Once you have gained Qualified Teacher Status you are eligible to teach any age group.
You are not required to do any additional training though you may find that attending a conversion course will update your skills/ knowledge therefore enhancing your chances of gaining a new position. Courses are available at a number of universities, contact those in your area for further information.
We would also recommend that you gain work experience within the new phase and research the area you require to work to enable you to update your knowledge and ways of working. Please contact schools in Staffordshire directly to gain work experience.
Returning to teaching:
Good news if you're thinking about getting back into teaching. You may find it's easier to return than you think. If you've been away for a while, rates of pay may come as a pleasant surprise. We realise that you may feel you need to polish up your skills before you're ready to stand in front of a class. Relax. There are several sponsored returners' courses available local to you.
Returners Courses:
Courses usually last around 12 weeks. There are part-time, full-time and distance learning courses available. Courses are designed to update participants on developments in education and provide the opportunity to brush up teaching skills before returning to the classroom. All courses include a supported school placement as well as taught sessions on topics such as the National Curriculum, the National Strategies and ICT.
Courses are free, although there may be a refundable deposit to pay, and you will receive a weekly bursary of £150 for the duration of the course, up to a maximum of £1,500. Childcare support is available of up to £150 per week for children aged up to 5 (up to a maximum of £1,800 per child), and up to £70 per week for children aged between 5 and 14 (up to a maximum of £840 per child).
For all your questions answered visit the Training & Development Agencies website.
Keeping in Touch: Calling all former Staffordshire teachers… If you are taking a break from the profession with the intention of returning to teaching again one day, we can keep you in touch with education in Staffordshire. This site will give you access to news and information about Staffordshire schools and the County Council Education Service. This information will help you to keep your finger on the pulse of education in Staffordshire.
For more of a national picture, we strongly recommend you join the
TDA keeping in touch programme. This offers you information, on a national basis, that will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a prepared and timely return to the profession. They will send you a regular newsletter with information on current issues in education, professional development and training opportunities.
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16/06/2008 12:25:36
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