Cranford - Train To Teach - December 2017

The profession that creates all other professions
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk
Trainee Teachers Wanted
RECRUITING NOW
Train to be a teacher and
develop your career with
us. We have great career
development opportunities
within our schools. In a short
while you could become a
Head of Department or
Year Team leader.
The Cranford Teaching School
Alliance offers you:
• A national Teaching School.
• A strong history of successfully training
teachers for our schools.
• LDBS (London Diocesan Board for
Schools) / SCITT (School Centred Initial
Teacher Training) our Outstanding training
partner provider.
• An outstanding partnership of schools in
West London: Cranford Community College,
Khalsa Secondary Academy, Berkeley
Primary School, Cranford Primary
School, Norwood Green Primary School,
Springwell Junior School and Westbrook
Primary School.
Cranford Community College

Bradley
King
Bradley is a Science Teacher, specialising in
Biology, who joined Cranford Community
College as a trainee in September 2016.
Bradley has family who live locally and
had heard of its reputation as an OFSTED
Outstanding school and teacher training
centre from several sources – this was
evidence enough for him to change careers
and move into teaching at Cranford.
“Working at Cranford places you at the heart of a vibrant, diverse
community. Cranford is a school which places the local community at
the centre of everything it does, ensuring that all of its students are
catered for and given every tool and opportunity they could possibly
need to succeed in life. The experience I am gaining from working in
such a forward-thinking and inclusive school has been extremely inspiring.
Both the expertise of my colleagues at Cranford and their willingness
to go the extra mile to support me in my training has been exemplary.
Staff have been consistently friendly, approachable and motivating
- traits which are crucial in developing and upholding the open and
collective culture Cranford nurtures.
As with any school, it is its students upon which it rests - and this could
not be truer than at Cranford. All students are aware of the special
role they play in the school community; a role which they live up to
tremendously. Working with students at Cranford is as inspiring as it is
rewarding - their work ethic and hunger to learn really rubs off on you.
Training and development opportunities at Cranford are second to
none. All staff at Cranford have access to three CPD sessions a week
run by other staff members on a wide-ranging variety of topics. As a
trainee, I am observed at least once a week by one of the extremely
knowledgeable Teaching & Learning team, while also gaining useful insights
into my teaching from weekly meetings with my mentor.
The open culture and inspirational students at Cranford have given
me the opportunity to feel confident and unrestrained in my
training year at Cranford - they would definitely do the same
for you too. It really is the ideal environment to train at, apply
now”.
Jade
Weir
Reid
Jade joined us in September
2016 as a DT trainee
teacher at Khalsa Secondary
Academy under the
Cranford School Alliance.
Jade has already got involved
in a wide range of events at
the school including filming,
editing and photographing
Guru Nanak Gurpurab
celebration and has brought her expertise and
experience to the school.
“I am really enjoying working at Khalsa. I feel like I have
settled in very well, and I would wholeheartedly recommend
working here. The fact that Khalsa is a new
and small school makes settling in very easy. The staff
are lovely, extremely supportive and are always willing
to help. The students’ behaviour and attitude towards
Seema
Mehmi
Seema is a Science Teacher
who joined Cranford as a
School Direct Trainee in
September 2015. She was
a former student at the
school and was interested
in undertaking her teacher
training at the school.
“I was interested in undertaking
my teacher training at Cranford because I grew up
in the local community and wanted to give back to
that same community. I was aware of the supportive
nature of the school from when I was a student, so
I knew this would be no different during my time as a
teacher. So far my experience has been very positive
as my subject mentor has been exceptional in providing
advice and guidance that will help aid my practice.
I have had a pleasant experience working at Cranford
due to the strong ethos of the school. The school
is rich with culture and diversity, amongst both staff
and students, and they support all their students regardless
of their educational or cultural background.
The school also has strong links with the community,
where they are able to support the local community
and provide opportunities for students to support
their personal development. Alongside helping
student development, the school
offers in house CPD training to
staff to help their professional
development.
learning is exemplary. They are always
well mannered and a pleasure
to teach.
I am currently on my second six
week placement at Cranford Community
College until February half
term. I have also settled in very well
here and, as a large and busy school,
it is providing a good contrast to
Khalsa, allowing me to gain experience of a range of
school environments. I like the fact that the school
has been very flexible and have allowed me to teach
my own DT projects. I am currently working on MP3
speaker design with Year 7s and a film project with
Year 8s where students have to design their own typeface
which links to Design and Technology. With Year
9s, I am working on a magazine design layout where I
am teaching students how to use Adobe Photoshop.
There is a huge amount of training available to all
School Direct trainees and this takes place every
week. I am being observed every week without fail
for my full 50min lesson and feedback is delivered via
face to face and email which is extremely important
to me. This has had a very positive impact
on my teaching and I really appreciate that
I have time to reflect on and improve my
practice”.
Rache
Burke
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I chose the School Direct
Programme as it provides
a good balance between a
practical and university setting.
The structure of the
programme allows you to
learn the theory and then
incorporate these ideas into
your teaching practice the
following week. Additionally,
I teach a core subject therefore
I was eligible for a training
bursary, which made the
scheme more attractive.
At this point in my training
year, I can see myself
applying for an NQT position
at Cranford because
of the time and investment
the school spends on its
staff. The staff and students
are friendly and work hard
which makes teaching
at Cranford so
enjoyable”.
Rachel is an English Teacher
who joined Cranford as a School
Direct trainee in September 2015.
She has previously worked as a
teaching assistant and was keen to
undertake her teacher training at
the school.
“Cranford is an outstanding school with
both hardworking staff and students.
ger to learn and are supportive of each other,
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of the department and school community.
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l Direct Programme as I enjoy the’ hands-on
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a university. The programme allows you to
such I always feel fully supported. My mentor
nal in providing advice and guidance; and my
ly checks my progress and provides feedback.
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to collaborate with other trainee
QTs during our professional development
given responsibility within my own departis
early stage of my career. I can’t
place to have started a challenging
reer”.
Fay
Pollitt
Fay is currently at Berkeley Primary School as an NQT, having
completed the School Direct programme in 2015. Berkeley is a
partner in the Cranford Teaching School Alliance. As a former
teaching assistant at the school, Fay was very keen to carry out
her training at Berkeley and continue to contribute towards the
children’s learning and progress.
“The transition from teaching assistant to trainee teacher was seamless, my
colleagues were so supportive of my new role and the children were very
excited to have me in class full time.
Berkeley is very well resourced and provides everything I need to ensure I am making good
progress which reflects on the impact I am making towards the children’s learning.
I feel that the course has highlighted my strengths and given me room to grow, I also am grateful
for my mentor’s unconditional support for meeting targets and developing weaker areas of my
teaching. I have grown in confidence and built a wonderful working relationship with my class,
mutual respect is the most important factor to start your teaching career.
I love going to the training centre each week, catching up with fellow trainees. The tutors are
incredible and I am able to bring so much back to the classroom each week, sometimes I have a
whole lesson planned from the ideas generated.
Training on the job is definitely not for the faint hearted, it can get tough. However,
knowing that there is always someone to turn to helps immensely. You are not alone”.
Matt
Nation-
Tellery
Before joining the Cranford team Matt lived in
Ecuador where he worked at an NGO and then
worked freelance as a translator and interpreter. He
then came back home to London where he worked in
various industries and applied to an advertisement for
Cranford’s School Direct training programme.
“I am really happy at Cranford Community College. I came
through a School Direct programme and received great training
throughout my PGCE year. During my NQT year I am still
being given consistent feedback and training sessions but I have also been given the
flexibility to try new ideas and adapt existing approaches.
The Languages department is very open and friendly and they have made me feel really
welcome. The rest of the school and management team is so well organised and
systems are so firmly embedded that any concerns are dealt with effectively. Being
supportive and helpful seems to be almost second nature to most staff here, who
take pride in their work and firmly believe in the school. The approach from the staff
is mirrored by the students who work hard and show tremendous respect for their
environment.
In the languages department we use a methodology which gets students up and out
of their seats. They sing, dance, play games and act while learning new vocabulary and
grammatical structures. This helps them communicate spontaneously and remember
new language successfully and have fun in the process.
The school’s facilities include a dance studio, a boxing gym, musical instruments and
recording equipment, astro turf, huge fields with rugby and football pitches and a
sports dome to name a few. These are used for extra-curricular clubs and for ‘WFactor’,
which is the last period on a Wednesday when the whole school takes part in
activities such as pottery, orienteering, first aid, badminton, urban dance and many
more. Students and teachers alike love ‘WFactor’ as it gives everyone a chance to
unwind in the middle of what can be a busy week.
If you are thinking of a career in teaching I would thoroughly recommend
training at Cranford. I feel fully part of the team and look forward to expanding
my personal and professional skill set even further here”.

We are recruiting for our
Primary and Secondary Schools:
• English
• German
• Maths
• Geography
• Biology • History
• Chemistry • Spanish
• Physics
• Primary
• Computing
• Design Technology
Required Qualifications:
1. A relevant Degree
2. GCSE English Grade C
3. GCSE Maths Grade C
4. GCSE Science Grade C (Primary only)
Apply
online
Applications must be made
on-line on the UCAS website
(www.ucas.com). Search
for “Cranford Community
College” to find our courses.
Further application details are
available on our school website:
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk
We regularly hold Train to Teach Events and Train to Teach
Taster Days throughout the year. For details of the next event
please check the Train to Teach section of our website.
To be held at: Cranford Community College,
High Street, Cranford , Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 9PD
(: 020 8897 2001 | Website: www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk