MMU Faculty of Education Subject Mentor Training

1. MMU Faculty of Education Subject Mentor Training 2014-2015

2. The Responsibilities of the SM • To carry out a weekly formal observation on your trainee. • To carry out a weekly mentor meeting with your trainee. and • To induct the trainee into the department and clarify departmental expectations. • To help create a suitable timetable which supports the development of subject knowledge and allows the principle of gradualism to be applied. • To engage in joint / supported planning with the trainee. • To monitor progress towards meeting the standards, setting targets and reviewing trainee progress, ensuring that trainees work towards Good or Outstanding outcomes. • To contribute to Review 2a/b (during Block A), 3b, 4 and 5a/b (during Block B). • To contribute to the Ofsted grading of your trainee (on reviews) • To support the trainee with their ETL, ILA and CDA assignments. • To support the trainee with their assignment activities. • To monitor the trainees collection of evidence for their SEF / RPD.

3. SM in Induction / Block A Key aspects of this phase: • Induction is key as this starts to show trainees what teaching is all about – whole school and departmental • Engagement with Progress Indicators – Enables trainees to show, and you to monitor, progress against the standards. • Subject Audits – leading to a progressive timetable to address subject knowledge gaps. • Addressing weaknesses through clear target setting – keeping the University Tutor informed of issues/lack of progress. • Joint observation with University Tutor. • Remediation procedures– to support trainees at risk of failing. • Support and advice for trainees in their assignment writing. • Contribution to Review 2a/b

4. SM in Block B / Enrichment • Up-dated Subject Knowledge Audit, plus Review 2a/b and 3a to be used to identify trainee starting point. • Progressive timetable addressing subject knowledge gaps and aiding further development of existing knowledge and skills. • Continued use of Progress Indicators to monitor progress – aiming to have all trainees Good or Outstanding by the end of the Block B placement.(use ‘working towards good’ documentation if not) • Carry out joint observation against the progress indicators with University Tutor • Develop increasing independence in your trainee • Support for trainees with their assignment writing • Addressing remaining Standards through clear target setting. • Remediation procedures to support trainees at risk of failure. • Contribute to Review 5a/b and organisation of Enrichment.

5. The Role – Qualities + Skills • Demonstrate good practice • Be an effective communicator • Demonstrate efficient working practices • Act in a professional manner • Maintain empathy • Facilitate trainee progression • Adopt a coaching role when required • Demonstrate commitment to the role • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the appropriate programme phase

6. Key Contacts • Partnership Office at Birley– Bev Ingham • Secondary.placements@mmu.ac.uk • Secondary ITT Partnership Leader – Karen Duffy k.j.duffy@mmu.ac.uk