School workforce development programme

The aim of the School Workforce Development programme is to provide training to address specific Teachers Standards.

It seeks to secure the development of our education workforce who support South Tyneside's schools and settings.

Who it is for

The framework of standards defines the characteristics of teachers and support staff at each career stage. These standards support staff in identifying their professional needs.

The programme is designed to meet specific needs:

• Leadership programme - this is aimed at head teachers, deputies and assistant heads to support their demanding roles and professional development
• Stepping into leadership / succession planning - this is aimed at aspiring leaders regardless of their length of service or position in school
• Developing classroom practice - this is for all teachers regardless of their length of service or position in school. It is aimed to develop classroom practice in line with the Teachers' Standards and support the performance management process.

All staff should have a professional responsibility to be engaged in effective, sustained and relevant professional development through their careers.

The expectation is that the entitlement to effective, sustained and relevant professional development for all staff will be met through this 'offer' and training available.

Our team

Continuous professional development for school staff in South Tyneside is facilitated by the School Workforce Development team based at South Tyneside Council, Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE33 2RL.

Lynn Freer, Operations Manager, School Workforce Development

A council officer with over 30 years of experience in education. 

As a holder of the original 'Golden Sock' awards for customer service, she remains focused on the logistical delivery and financial management of the School Workforce Development Programme. 

Lynn can be contacted on 0191 426 8103 or email lynn.freer@southtyneside.gov.uk.

Julie Rose, Support Officer, School Workforce Development

The corner stone of any successful training programme is the support staff. Julie is a highly effective administrator within the area of training management, she ensures the programme is successfully produced, advertised and evaluated in a format accessible to all.

Her professional and efficient approach ensures the programme remains effective, sustained and relevant. 

Julie can be contacted on 0191 426 8105 or email julie.rose@southtyneside.gov.uk.

Brokerage

The brokerage service is available to arrange, appraise and negotiate with partnerships or services.

The service can work with schools, settings on specific priorities to broker:

• network or group training
• access to specific training facilitators
• knowledge exchange
• venues / speakers / registration / administration / evaluation

Please contact the School Workforce Development team for further details on 0191 426 8105.

School workforce development courses

The charges for the programme are based on an annual charge linked to the number of pupils on roll in the school. 

Full programme prices

• Primary (under 250 pupils): £2,280
• Primary (over 250 pupils): £2,610
• Nursery: £1,305 
• Special schools: £2,280

Other prices (for schools not wishing to access the course through the Service Level Agreement)

Unless otherwise indicated, the prices are:

• Full day: £175
• Half day: £95
• Twilight: £45

Appropriate Body Support for Early Career Teachers (ECT) 

As of September 2023, in line with DfE guidance, South Tyneside Council can no longer act as an Appropriate Body for new ECTs. 

Those schools appointing ECTs post September 2023 should contact the local Northern Lights Teaching School Hub at tshinfo@nllt.co.uk to seek advice about the appropriate body service.

Schools with ECTs currently registered with South Tyneside Council for appropriate body services can continue to receive the support and advice of a dedicated ECT co-ordinator and administrator, where applicable, until July 2024.

This ensures that both the school and the Council meet all the necessary statutory and legislative obligations needed for induction.

How to apply for all courses and networks

1. Complete the application form
2. Return the application form to:
   • Email julie.rose@southtyneside.gov.uk or lynn.freer@southtyneside.gov.uk
   • Post: School Workforce Development team, South Tyneside Council, Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL

Or phone us on 0191 426 8105.

There should be no assumption that staff can automatically attend.

Quality assurance 

It is vitally important that schools, settings feel confident in the services on offer, therefore there will be:

• a rigorous appointment & selection process
• a commitment to high quality professional development 
• an effective system of record keeping
• regular consultations and dialogue with schools, settings to meet needs and expectations 

Cancellation policy

For those not accessing the Service Level Agreement or using the brokerage service, failure to notify of non-attendance within 48 hours of the course date may result in the full cost of the course being incurred by the school, setting.

Privacy notice

Our privacy notice provides information on how we collect and use any personal information from you.

If you need help with any of the information on these pages please contact the School Workforce Development Team.

The team can be contacted by phone or online.

To get in touch call 0191 4268105 or email julie.rose@southtyneside.gov.uk.