Training and Development

The Misbourne is committed to developing every member of staff to their full potential. We believe great teaching is built through regular, focused practice and professional conversation, and our development offer is designed to support colleagues at every stage of their career.

Instructional coaching
 

Every teacher* at The Misbourne takes part in our instructional coaching programme. Colleagues work in pairs to observe, give feedback and set precise action steps for one another, so that everyone both receives and gives coaching. This keeps professional dialogue at the heart of our school and means all staff benefit from the expertise of their peers.

*Early Career Teachers participate in one-way coaching with their ECT mentor for the duration of their ECT period.

Responsive whole-school CPD

We are proud users of the Steplab platform, and we use its drop-in function to identify our whole-school training needs. As a result, our CPD programme is always a direct response to what our teachers and students need.

Extensive online training libraries

All teaching staff have access to two extensive online libraries through Steplab and The National College. These provide high-quality courses, videos and resources that colleagues can use to deepen their subject knowledge and refine their practice at a time that suits them.

Learning from the best

We arrange visits to high-performing schools so that staff can see excellent practice first-hand and bring new ideas back to The Misbourne.

Further professional growth

We offer off-site training where appropriate. Staff can also apply to complete a National Professional Qualification (NPQ) through Ambition Institute, supporting their next steps in leadership or specialist practice.*

*NPQs are subject to an application process and our pay-back scheme.