Become a Visiting Fellow
ECF and NPQs
*EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 24/25.
The number of Visiting Fellows we deploy to deliver programmes depends on the number of ECTs and aspiring/established leaders that register for our ECF and NPQ programmes.
Context
Our Visiting Fellows are the facilitators who deliver our ECF and NPQ courses. We have partnered with Ambition Insitute to deliver our ECF and NPQ programmes.
We are committed to having a diverse group of Visiting Fellows to deliver our programmes, and are often looking to recruit and grow our pool of Visiting Fellows who have an understanding of our local context, as well as representing the pupils and the teachers across the local area.
Why become a Visiting Fellow?
Becoming a Visiting Fellow is a fantastic opportunity for expert teachers and leaders to:
- Receive high quality training and induction from Ambition Institute;
- Become part of Ambition Institute’s faculty of leading experts in teacher education;
- Gain access to the very latest thinking and cutting-edge research on effective professional development;
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the ECF and NPQ frameworks;
- Support teachers and leaders within and beyond their own school;
- Drive and support the professional development of the next generation of teachers and leaders.
Training and Support
The role of a Visiting Fellow is designed to be an excellent professional development opportunity, so you can benefit from the programme too. Visiting Fellows need to complete training with Ambition Institute (online) to confirm their designation and have access to the following ongoing, high-quality training and support:
- Initial induction training will introduce you to the latest thinking on how to support teacher and leadership development (Ambition Institute – online);
- Online learning modules to enable you to deep dive into aspects of facilitation to develop your skills and support you to deliver the programme(s);
- Top up training;
- Opportunities to complete peer on peer observations;
- Feedback to help improve and develop your practice;
- Resources, including programme content written by Ambition Insitute, to support high quality delivery and workload
Training is not funded (i.e. training is free, but the applicant would need to be released by their school/MAT).
Commitment
There is a commitment to becoming a Visiting Fellow:
- Attend all training delivered by Ambition Insitute
- Engage with all content and preparation ahead of sessions
- Work with a co-facilitator and others (as appropriate) to ensure effective session delivery
- Engage with all feedback shared with you, as part of a supportive quality assurance process
- Act as a positive representative for North West London Teaching School Hub and Ambition Insitute in all communications and behaviours
Visiting Fellow Personal Specification:
- Qualified to teach in the UK (hold QTS)
- Experienced teacher educator at school and/or MAT level
- Held a leadership role in a school (desirable)
- Expert teacher/leader rooted in practice
- Track record of excellent teaching and delivering exceptional outcomes in a similar context of the schools they are supporting e.g., schools with above average levels of pupil premium
- Strong understanding of best practice in teaching and learning
- Confident running online training sessions via Zoom, using the Chat and breakout rooms
- We welcome representation and experience from all settings; Early Years, Secondary, Primary, Special and Alternative Provision
For ECF Visiting Fellows:
- Good understanding of and commitment to the Early Career Framework
- Experience in early career teacher and mentor training and development, including developing coaching and mentoring
For NPQ Visiting Fellows:
- Good understanding of the relevant NPQ Framework
- Leadership experience in an area relevant to specific NPQ Framework (e.g., if delivering the NPQH, relevant experience as a headteacher)
Schools are funded for the time given to preparation and delivery.
Application Process
Please complete the application form by clicking on this link:
Once you have completed the application, your Headteacher will be contacted with the role details. They will be asked to verify that they are happy for you to move forward with the process.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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