National Teaching School
SJB was designated a Teaching School in July 2011. There are currently ten members of staff seconded to other schools and under the leadership of Ani Magill, 16 Senior Leaders have become successful Head Teachers.
As a National Teaching School they offer offer training and support to:
- play a greater role in training new entrants to the profession
- lead peer-to-peer professional and leadership development
- identify and develop leadership potential
- provide support for other schools
- designate and broker Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs)
- engage in research and development
In conjunction with The Surrey Teaching Schools Network SJB has been successful in securing the license for leadership provision of the National College for School Leadership's programmes. As a Teaching School, St John the Baptist School is responsible for the NPQH.
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