This badge recognizes achievements and skills gained while working in a teaching and learning support role.
This badge is aligned to the Teachers' Standards and recognizes progress towards Standard 8 - Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.
Holders of this badge are well placed to continue developing their professional practice within the framework of a programme that leads to Qualified Teacher Status.
This badge is aligned to the Teachers' Standards and recognizes progress towards Standard 8 - Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.
Teachers who have achieved this standard:
- make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
- develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
- deploy support staff effectively
- take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
- communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
To earn this QTSlite badge, you need to demonstrate an ability to MAKE PROGRESS TOWARDS achieving this Teachers’ Standard. To demonstrate this ability you must complete the following FIVE missions:
- ATTEND STAFF MEETINGS/INSET
- WORK WITH SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
- DEVELOP YOUR PRACTICE
- COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS
- ASSESS YOUR ABILITY
Further information and guidance concerning these tasks, including templates to complete, can be found on the badge application page.