Working at CNS: Professional Development
Professional development is at the heart of CNS. The school is dedicated to supporting the development of all staff through a carefully designed, coherent CPD programme that is bespoke to the needs and ambitions of all colleagues. This approach is key to securing effective development that supports whole school vision and objectives.
CPD programmes and strands at CNS
The school supports a wide portfolio of CPD approaches to ensure our programmes are bespoke and responsive, and to maximise the impact within our school. Our CPD is wide-ranging and incorporates a variety of opportunities and programmes as outlined below, with further details available via the links at the bottom of the page.
| Pedagogy, teaching and learning | Subject knowledge and subject pedagogy | Support staff specialist training | Leadership |
| T& L briefings and bulletins Pedagogical discussion groups Bespoke ITT and ECT programmes New staff induction programme | Faculty development time External courses, including exam board courses Ormiston and regional subject networks | Bespoke LSA CPD programme Apprenticeship opportunities | Mentor training Coaching training (through OAT) NPQs Internal and external secondment OAT led training Internship Specialist Leader in Education SSAT leadership course including aspiring and middle leadership |
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