Management Information Sheet
Mathematics Specialist Teachers (MaST) in Primary Schools
Sir Peter William's review of mathematics teaching in early years settings and primary schools recommended that:
There should be at least one mathematics specialist in each primary school, in post within 10 years, with deep mathematical subject and pedagogical knowledge, making appropriate arrangements for small and rural schools.
This national, centrally-funded and high-profile programme is being rolled out from January 2010, extending to all primary phase schools over a period of 5 years. In Norfolk we are very excited about this initiative and the potential benefits for improving provision and outcomes in mathematics for our young people.
Initially, in Norfolk the first Cohort of 40 teachers will be recruited from schools with Number on Roll greater than 200. This will be extended to all primary phase schools from Cohort 2 onwards, starting in September 2010. Funding is provided by the DCSF for training Mathematics Specialist Teachers based on the table below.
Details about this programme in Norfolk are available in the attached document,
'Information and Guidance for Schools in Participating Local Authorities'.
Recruitment and selection of schools and teachers
Schools selected to participate in the programme will demonstrate a clear and strong commitment to strengthening provision and raising attainment in mathematics and be prepared to enable a teacher to fully undertake all aspects of the programme over two years.
Teachers participating in the programme must be supported by their school leadership, be appropriately qualified and experienced to undertake study at Masters Degree level and have an enthusiasm for the subject. They will also need to be prepared to work with colleagues in their own, and possibly other, schools.
Information Briefings
Cohort 1 (schools with NOR > 200)
This event be introduced by Fred Corbett, Deputy Director of Children's Services
Please book a place by contacting Danielle Youngs at Norwich PDC, 01603 433276
Cohorts 2 onwards (all schools not selected to participate in cohort 1)
We hope that the events will include a Presentation by Sir Peter Williams
Please book a place by contacting Danielle Youngs at Norwich PDC, 01603 433276
Application Deadlines
Cohort 1
Friday 11 December 2009
Cohorts 2 onwards
Friday 26 March 2010
Application Form
The attached application form should be completed by both the school's headteacher and the teacher wishing to participate in the MaST programme. It is very important that this is presented as a joint application. Therefore, statements from headteachers and teachers should refer to all the criteria indicated on the application form.
There should be at least one mathematics specialist in each primary school, in post within 10 years, with deep mathematical subject and pedagogical knowledge, making appropriate arrangements for small and rural schools.
This national, centrally-funded and high-profile programme is being rolled out from January 2010, extending to all primary phase schools over a period of 5 years. In Norfolk we are very excited about this initiative and the potential benefits for improving provision and outcomes in mathematics for our young people.
Initially, in Norfolk the first Cohort of 40 teachers will be recruited from schools with Number on Roll greater than 200. This will be extended to all primary phase schools from Cohort 2 onwards, starting in September 2010. Funding is provided by the DCSF for training Mathematics Specialist Teachers based on the table below.
| School Size (NOR) | Number of Mathematics Specialist Teachers |
| < 100 | 1 working across 4 schools |
| Between 100 and 200 | 1 working across 2 schools |
| > 200 | 1 working in each school |
Details about this programme in Norfolk are available in the attached document,
'Information and Guidance for Schools in Participating Local Authorities'.
Recruitment and selection of schools and teachers
Schools selected to participate in the programme will demonstrate a clear and strong commitment to strengthening provision and raising attainment in mathematics and be prepared to enable a teacher to fully undertake all aspects of the programme over two years.
Teachers participating in the programme must be supported by their school leadership, be appropriately qualified and experienced to undertake study at Masters Degree level and have an enthusiasm for the subject. They will also need to be prepared to work with colleagues in their own, and possibly other, schools.
Information Briefings
Cohort 1 (schools with NOR > 200)
| Headteachers | Friday 20 November 2009, 2-4pm Barnham Broom Conference Centre (nr Norwich) |
| Teachers | Tuesday 24 November 2009, 4 - 5.30pm Norfolk Ski Centre, Trowse |
| OR | Monday 30 November 2009, 4 - 5.30pm Ecotech Centre, Swaffham |
Please book a place by contacting Danielle Youngs at Norwich PDC, 01603 433276
Cohorts 2 onwards (all schools not selected to participate in cohort 1)
| Headteachers | Friday 12 March 2010, 10 - 12noon West Norfolk Professional Development Centre |
| OR | Friday 12 March 2010, 2 - 4pm Barnham Broom Conference Centre (nr Norwich) |
We hope that the events will include a Presentation by Sir Peter Williams
| Teachers | Monday 15 March 2010, 4 - 5.30pm Ecotech Centre, Swaffham |
| OR | Wednesday 17 March 2010, 4 - 5.30pm Norwich Professional Development Centre |
Please book a place by contacting Danielle Youngs at Norwich PDC, 01603 433276
Application Deadlines
Cohort 1
Friday 11 December 2009
Cohorts 2 onwards
Friday 26 March 2010
Application Form
The attached application form should be completed by both the school's headteacher and the teacher wishing to participate in the MaST programme. It is very important that this is presented as a joint application. Therefore, statements from headteachers and teachers should refer to all the criteria indicated on the application form.