Post-16 GCSE/FSQ Mastery Specialist
(NCP24-21)
Following the success of the Primary and Secondary Mastery Specialist Programmes, Maths Hubs, working in conjunction with the NCETM, are now seeking applications from Further Education establishments that wish to nominate Lead Teachers’ to take part in an important two-year professional development programme leading to the designation of Post-16 GCSE/FSQ Mastery Specialist. The programme is aimed at those who teach GCSE Maths resit and/or Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQs).
Who will be leading the group?
Confirmation of the lead facilitator will be in Summer Term
Who can take part?
The programme is for practitioners of post-16 GCSE Maths resit and/or Functional Skills Maths who are currently employed in a post-16 setting and regularly teaching maths to students aged 16-19.
Participants must have at least two years’ experience teaching post-16 GCSE/FSQ maths, with the capacity to lead change within their own institutions. They may be based in FE colleges, Sixth Form colleges, or other post-16 settings.
It is wise to read important information before submitting an application
2024 25 fems cohort 2 information sheet.pdf
What's Involved?
Participating FE establishments will nominate a Lead Teacher to develop as a Mastery Specialist and follow a minimum two-year programme.
The programme has an initial training year, followed by a second year and beyond in which specialists support others. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to develop highly effective approaches to the teaching of GCSE Maths resit and Functional Skills Maths, using the principles of teaching for mastery.
During the first year, the emphasis will be on the lead teacher developing their knowledge, understanding and skills of teaching for mastery in their own establishment.
Upon completion of the first year of the programme, participants will join a collaborative cohort of Mastery Specialists according to their provision type. Participants will continue to develop teaching for mastery approaches in their own institutions, working with their colleagues whilst being supported by peers in the collaborative cohort.
What will you learn?
- Your students will develop a secure and connected understanding of the maths they are learning
- Your students will report increased confidence in using maths
- You will develop classroom practices aligned to the principles of teaching for mastery, as exemplified for the post-16 GCSE/FSQ sector
- You will, over time, become part of the Maths Hubs LLME Community
What is the cost?
The Post-16 GCSE/FSQ Mastery Specialist Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools/institutions.
Work Group Dates/Venue
Programme dates and venue will be confirmed in the Summer Term
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What should I do next?
If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us