Management Information Sheet

The West Raynham and Norwich National Teaching School Alliances, in partnership with Norfolk Children's Services, the DfE and the National College of Teaching and Leadership would like to invite middle and senior leaders to consider applying to become a Specialist Leader in Education (SLE).

The West Raynham Alliance is seeking to appoint 11 new SLEs in this round of applications. They are looking for English, Mathematics, Early Years and SEND specialists, and will also consider Business Managers. Currently 10 teachers across Norfolk are deployed as Specialist Leaders in Education.

The Norwich Alliance would like to recruit Primary SLEs for English and Mathematics. A further 24 members of staff across the Alliance are already targeted to work with schools.

For more information on the role of an SLE please use the following links: www.education.gov.uk/nationalcollege/index/support-for-schools/specialist-leaders-of-education-programme.htm

The Cohort 4 application round is open from 2- 23 October 2013 and this can be accessed by using the following link:
www.education.gov.uk/nationalcollege/index/support-for-schools/specialist-leaders-of-education-programme/sle-apply.htm

If you would like to speak to someone or access Alliance specific information please contact:

Christopher J Allen - Executive Headteacher, West Raynham Teaching School on 01328 838317.
The Alliance website has information related to West Raynham's SLEs:
www.westraynhamnationalteachingschool.co.uk/pages/118-west-raynham-national-training-school-lles-sles.asp

Valerie Moore - Executive Headteacher, The Norwich Teaching School Alliance on 01603 457480
Info@norwichteachingschool.co.uk
The Norwich Teaching School Alliance

For general advice contact:
Simon Morley, Senior Advisor System Leadership - 01603 224013
Judith Carter, Senior Advisor SEND - 01603 307700

We look forward to receiving your application soon!