School Workforce and Governance Development

School WorkforceDevelopment2015/16 Brochure

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WelcomeThe School Workforce Development team provides expert consultancy on a range of organisational development issues within all types and phases of school settings.

The team have a wealth of knowledge in education gained through working in teaching, human resources (HR) (private and public sectors) and over 14 years’ experience supporting schools in Ealing with a variety of workforce related issues.

The bespoke support we offer, will enable you to build capacity for sustainable improvements by developing leadership and facilitating partnerships though collaborative working. Where necessary we draw on the expertise of others outside the team to support schools.

We also provide regularly updated information and guidance on Ealing Grid for Learning (EGfL) www.egfl.org.uk, produce a bi-annual newsletter on workforce issues and run several network groups which enable us to further support schools on key issues and changes.

Our prices are very competitive and schools can access our services via the school workforce development buyback which is offered to all schools on an annual basis or alternatively via a pay as you go option (which is at a higher rate). Full information can be found on the EGfL in the services to schools section.

Areas of support

Suitable for primary, special, high schools and children’s centres

As part of the annual buyback option our team offer two or three days pre-purchased support which can include an initial consultative meeting to discuss and agree on specific needs and actions. Where schools buy three days of support it will enable the team to provide follow up or time for more complex or multiple issues (as appropriate). Schools can contact us to purchase additional days if their needs change during the year.

Examples of the type of support that is available:

• Supporting with new and revised policies and guidance

• Restructuring/review of staffing structures

• Review of individual job roles and responsibilities or support with creating new bespoke job roles

• Succession planning and development of senior/middle leaders

• Supporting staff through meeting and developing professional standards

• School business manager (SBM) recruitment and induction

• Appraisal/performance management of teachers and support staff

• Staffing audits/review of administrative working practices

• Effective team working/team building(at all levels)

• Leadership coaching and mentoring (at all levels)

• Wellbeing and work-life balance

• Staff surveys

• Bespoke training on a variety of workforce topics.

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School Workforce and Governance Development AdviserTelephone: 020 8825 8542 / 07908 651275Email: tmcnulty@ealing.gov.uk Therese has worked in a variety of education roles for more than 20 years. Her previous experience has included teaching English/history and being second in department at a London high school; recruiting and placing teachers in both London and international schools and setting up a teaching agency for an educational charity. For the past 15 years Therese has worked at Ealing Council supporting schools in all aspects of recruitment, development, training and restructuring/ change management. Therese also manages support for governance.

Workforce Development AssociateKathy has a strong background as a successful teacher and school leader in inner-city primary schools both in the state and voluntary-aided sectors. In 1996 she joined Ofsted, later becoming a freelance primary and nursery inspector and an independent consultant and trainer. Kathy has a wealth of experience of working as a School Improvement Partner and Local Authority Adviser in Ealing and another London borough. Her areas of expertise are linked to senior leader recruitment, staff and headteacher appraisal, coaching of aspirational senior leaders, school self-evaluation and review, support and development of leadership and management, including governance and teaching and learning in the primary phase.

Workforce Development AssociateNoella is an accredited international training and development consultant and leadership coach with over 20 years’ experience in the delivery of the following programmes: leadership and management, team building, leadership and developmental coaching, change management, business development, customer service, time management, influencing and negotiating, presentation skills, personal development and performance management. Noella has multi-sector experience having worked extensively across the public and private sectors. She is currently involved in the delivery of leadership and management, personal development, leadership coaching, performance appraisals and bespoke programmes to senior leadership teams, teaching and support staff from primary and secondary schools across Ealing.

School Workforce and Governance Development Consultant Telephone: 020 8825 6689 / 07545 412205Email: abennett@ealing.gov.uk Alison is a chartered member of the HR profession and has more than 20 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors. For the past 15 years she has worked in Ealing Council both within the HR function and as a consultant in the schools’ workforce and governance team. She has supported schools in all aspects of school workforce development, training and restructuring and change management. Alison runs the school business manager (SBM) network groups and site managers network group and commissions specialised courses.

The Team

Therese McNulty

Kathy Taylor

Noella Lynch Edghill

Alison Bennett

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Supporting with new/revised policies and guidance

We provide general information, advice, guidance and support on school workforce statutory duties and procedures. This includes a wide range of workforce related policies/guidance for schools and where appropriate these have been consulted on with relevant officers and unions. We continually review our guidance when new initiatives are introduced by the government so that you are fully updated. We can review your existing documents or provide you with guidance in order to update your existing policies/ procedures as appropriate.

Restructuring/review of structures

Key to a successful school is an annual review of staffing structures and the development of roles to meet the challenges of change and expansion. We research and offer examples of best practice when you are considering staffing reviews and reorganisations. We will provide the opportunity to discuss different structures and look at the pros and cons before moving into the formal stages of consulting with governors, your human resources provider and staff.

Review of roles and responsibilities and rewriting job descriptions or writing bespoke job roles

Robust job descriptions are essential for effective deployment of staff. We can devise bespoke job descriptions or advise you on current generic job roles and how they may work for your school prior to consultation with your human resources provider and job evaluation (if appropriate).

Supporting staff through meeting and developing professional standards

Supporting schools in understanding the new professional standards for a variety of roles. These include teaching assistants, School business managers and teacher and headteachers standards to ensure they understood and are used effectively in appraisals and staff development.

Succession planning and development of senior/middle leaders

Succession planning should be at the core of any school development plan. Retaining teachers in this challenging recruitment market and ensuring that they are developed to undertake more senior roles within schools is essential part of providing stability and developing high quality future leaders, including headteachers. Support from our team can aide you with planning for and effecting strategies in your school so that you are best placed to secure future needs.

SBM recruitment and induction

Recruiting a new SBM can be time consuming and expensive. We can offer support in the recruitment process as well as providing you with or recommending interview questions and tests. Once you have appointed your new school business manager we can support with their induction and support both you and your business manager in their new role.

Appraisals/performance management for teachers and support staff

The school’s whole school appraisal process is important in identifying specific training needs, promoting staff development as well as helping staff to understand their role in achieving the school’s priorities. Our team can support schools to ensure the process is rigorous for both teachers and support staff and follows regulations and guidance. We have a range of templates and we provide workshops for both appraisers and the appraisees.

Staffing audits/review of working administrative practices

As schools expand or need to review their staffing to meet the demands of the 21st century school you may benefit from a staff audit review. This can include interviews with staff, observations, review of job descriptions and training needs analysis. This will identify next steps.

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Effective team working / building

When staff are part of a team, they should all have an equal stake in sharing the risks and successes of their team and school as a whole. Our team can offer support with resolving difficulties teams may be experiencing and ensure they are working more effectively. A range of courses and bespoke work supports different leaders in developing and managing teams.

Leadership coaching and mentoring

Coaching and mentoring at all levels can be highly effective in removing barriers and maximising potential as well as supporting individuals or teams in their roles. We have a range of experienced accredited consultants who can support with this area. Coaching programmes are suitable for individuals and teams so that agreed specific areas can be worked on, these may include; Improving performance and developing Interpersonal and professional communication skills, building leadership skills to achieve career objectives and enhanced strategic thinking. A mentoring relationship may also be appropriate to support those who are new to role and need support to guide them in their role for a period of time.

Wellbeing and work life balance

The most important investment a school can make is an investment in its people. Staff wellbeing is key to success. A school with a culture and ethos of supporting staff wellbeing will enable them to manage successfully the pressures they face. We can help support your school with mechanisms for regularly reviewing how successfully wellbeing is promoted and ways of improving wellbeing.

Staff surveys

Bespoke online surveys. On completion and analysis of results we can help you devise and plan a strategy to address any areas of concern/need.

Facilitating bespoke training/workshops

We can deliver/facilitate a wide range of training in your school which can be tailored to the needs of your senior leadership team, teachers or support staff. We can provide or commission courses in the following areas:

• Finance

• Appraisals

• Effective Leadership

• Team working / building

• Customer Service

• Coaching and mentoring

• Marketing.

Networks

Caretakers and site managers’ network/workshops meet once a term to enable networking activities to take place and to give individuals the opportunity to share best practice and collaborate as well as gain useful knowledge and updates in areas related to their responsibility.

High school business manager (SBM) network group meets once a term to discuss operational and strategic issues facing the SBM in finance, human resources, health and safety, facilities and project management.

School business manager (SBM) network primary and special group meets twice a term to discuss operational and strategic issues facing the SBM in finance, human resources, health and safety, facilities and project management.

Headteacher briefings attendance at briefings as appropriate.

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