PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL An ‘Outstanding’ Academy for Students aged 13-18
School Direct & Teacher Training in collaboration with Droitwich Spa High School, Evesham High School & Pershore High School
Key Information
There are two School Direct training options: • The School Direct Training Programme is for high-quality graduates who want to feel part of a school team whilst training. You’ll pay fees but may be eligible for a bursary of up to £20,000 or a scholarship of £25,000 to support you. • The School Direct Training Programme (salaried) is an employment-based route for high-quality experienced graduates with at least three years’ work experience. You will earn a salary while you train.
Prince Henry’s High School is working in collaboration with Droitwich Spa High School, Pershore High School and Evesham High School to train teachers on the School Direct Programme (non-salaried)
For 2014 the main teaching placements are, • • • •
Prince Henry’s High School - Maths Droitwich Spa High School - English & Maths Pershore High School - Physics & Maths Evesham High School - Physical Education & Maths
“Teachers use questioning very skilfully to promote students’ thinking”
Why choose Prince Henry’s?
Prince Henry’s was judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all four areas in May 2013: Achievement of Pupils Quality of Teaching Behaviour & Safety of Pupils Leadership & Management
Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
The Professional Studies element of the course will be delivered by all schools in the cluster, drawing on the extensive experience across the alliance The Subject Based elements will be delivered by the University of Worcester www.worcester.ac.uk
“Teachers ensure that students understand key subject ideas in the level of depth that will enable them to achieve the higher grades�
The Support
Helen Wood
Weekly Prof Mentor Prog
Deputy Head / Professional Mentoring
Debbie Cox
Weekly Prof Mentor Prog
Head of D&T Assistant Professional Mentor
Classroom teachers in Dept
Subject Mentor Weekly Mentor Meeting
(Feedback every lesson)
The Pacemakers
Pam Kelly
Action Research / Sharing Excellent Practice in every department
‘Outstanding Teacher’ D&T Pacemaker
Tutor (Pastoral Support System - HOY)
Entry Requirements • Look at the University of Worcester website and the profiles on UCAS for each training programme, which provide details on entry requirements. • Generally you should be a graduate, preferably with a 1st or a 2:1* • Experience of working with young people is an advantage. This does not need to be paid work but might be helping with a sports team, drama group or youth club. • We would like you to have done some observation in a classroom or you may even have worked in a school. • You will need at least a grade C in GCSE English and Maths. * (we are willing to consider applicants who have a 2:2 who can demonstrate a real aptitude for teaching.)
How to Apply Apply on the UCAS website, www.ucas.com
“Teaching meets the needs of the students extremely well and enables them to make outstanding progress”
Prince Henry’s High School Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcs, WR11 4QH t: 01386 765588 f: 01386 40760 e: enquiries@princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk w: princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk
Teaching meets the needs of the students extremely well and enables them to make outstanding progress. Teachers ensure that lessons really motivate and enthuse students. They convey very high expectations for students’ effort, behaviour and the presentation of their work, and use examples from everyday life to focus learning. - Ofsted 2013
University of Worcester Droitwich Spa High School
Evesham High School Pershore High School