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Our Subject Days for newly qualified and trainee teachers are an effective way to condense a lifetime’s teaching experience into just four Saturday sessions. Designed to provide a wealth of resources, the course is delivered by experienced teacher leaders in conjunction with leading academics and is designed to improve confidence and bolster ability.

Reasons to attend:
Deepens subject knowledge
Broadens teaching strategy and ideas
Brings the latest academic thinking into classrooms
Introduces teachers to a supportive peer network
Runs on four Saturdays
Provides unique teaching resources

About New Teacher Subject Days

New Teacher Subject Days 2019/20 are now open for bookings

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Eligibility

Courses are recommended for school-based teacher trainees (e.g. School Direct, Teach First) and those in their first few years of teaching.

The programme is designed for subject specialists. Those teaching outside their specialism are encouraged to contact us to discuss suitability.

Select your subject to view more details

English

Geography

History

Mathematics

Modern Languages

Science

English

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Topics covered:
Chaucer
Victorian Novel
Creative Writing
Shakespeare (RSC)

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2018

About NTSD 2018/19

2018

NTSD English 2018/19

Dr Gregory Dart

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Romantic poetry and the suburbs

Jacob Sam-La Rose

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"Alternative voices"

Past speakers

"The course has been helpful with the everyday teaching. The resources and ideas allow teachers to implement new techniques to engage students and improve learning within..."

New Teacher Subject Days attendee - English

Subject days 2014

"The speakers were very engaging and passionate about subject specialism."

Fiona Morrison

Manor High School

"A thoroughly enjoyable day and a very welcome return to studying as opposed to teaching. Very high calibre speakers and teacher leaders."

Clare Greenwood

Colchester Royal Grammer School

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CPD Coordinator; NTSD Course Leader - English

Gareth Davies

Gareth Davies has recently started teaching at Coloma Convent Girls’ School. Prior to that he taught at Harris Academy Greenwich, and was Lead Teacher for the Gifted and Talented at...

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Schools Programme Coordinator; NTSD Manchester Centre Leader - English

Helen Cleary

Helen Cleary is Head of English at Altrincham Girls’ Grammar School. Before this, she taught English and Drama at Walkden High School in Salford (five years) and at Great Sankey...

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Geography

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Topics covered:
Weather and climate hazards
Global Economies, Global Security and Global Governance
Changing places and fieldwork
Geomorphological Processes and Hazards

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2018

About NTSD 2018/19

2018

NTSD Geography 2018/19

Alan Kinder

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The position and power of geography

Past speakers

"Really enjoyed the opportunity to speak with experts on the subject. Even though I do not teach ecosystems (on its own), I feel that I can..."

Shane Rider

Hollingworth Academy

"Great ideas and resources provided that can easily be fitted into a lesson without much changing."

New Teacher Subject Days attendee - Development

January 2015

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Residential and NTSD Course Leader - Geography

Graham Goldup

Graham Goldup is Senior Assistant Headteacher at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Hove. He is an active member of the Geographical Association and the Royal Geographical Society and is both a...

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History

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Topics covered:
People power - protest and revolution
The movers and shakers - key influential figures in history
Conquest and conformity
Early modern history

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2018

About NTSD 2018/19

2018

NTSD History 2018/19

Dr Ted Vallance

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The continuity of 19th century British radicalism

Past speakers

"Again outstanding subject knowledge as well as an appreciation of how this can be applicable to KS3 and KS4."

Jonathan Perry

Burnt Mill Academy

"Speakers were interesting open to questions and very passionate about the subject - very enjoyable."

Dorothy Smith

Davenant Foundation School

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New Teacher Subject Days Subject Coordinator - History

Catherine McCrory

Catherine McCrory began her teaching career in an international school in New York City where she worked for five years gaining senior leadership experience as director of studies taught in...

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Mathematics

Enhance your subject knowledge and share best practice

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Topics covered:
Probability
Proof
Functions, graphs and sequences
Statistics

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2018

About NTSD 2018/19

2018

NTSD Maths 2018/19

Garrod Musto

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Descartes: Father of x, y, and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Peter Ransom

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Fortifying France: Fluency and connections in Geometry

Past speakers

"Sessions had a clear purpose and all presenters conveyed there expertise and enthusiasm for the subject. Excellent, with thought provoking examples."

New Teacher Subject Days attendee - Geometric and algebraic proof

October 2014

"Very impressed by the organisation of the day which allowed a good range of discussions to bounce ideas off other teachers."

Charlotte Garwood

King Edward VI Camp School for Girls

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NTSD Birmingham Centre Leader - Mathematics

Alan Bannister

Alan Bannister was born and grew up in Zimbabwe. He moved to England in 1999 to study A Levels and stayed to read Maths at university. Alan now lives in Birmingham...

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Modern Languages

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Specialist courses are run for French and Spanish teachers. Example topics are:
Spanish: La evolución de la lengua / La Ley de Memoria Histórica - representaciones de la Guerra Civil
Lorca / La cultura juvenil: tecnología, medios sociales y videojuegos
Joan Miró / Garcia Marquez
¡Festejemos con música y baile!
German:German/Swiss/Austrian festivals and traditions
The reunification of Germany
The rise of the far right, immigration and the challenges of Integration in today's Germany
East Germany - the DDR and how it is comparing with western Germany today
French: Using short film; maximising Target Language use
Le patrimoine francophone, Le bénévolat
Global issues: La crise migratoire, La musique contemporaine
La francophonie: Québec

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2018

About NTSD 2018/19

2018

NTSD MFL 2018/19

Dr Francisco Romero Salvadó (Spanish)

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"La Guerra Civil Española: Crepúsculo de una era"

Past speakers

"I found that time flew during the sessions. The speakers were very engaging and full of practical ideas."

Laura Smallbone

Bishop Challoner Catholic College

"A really interesting range of lectures which were thoughtful and interesting."

George Lewis

Fortismere School

"I really enjoyed the day and I go home feeling excited to use some new ideas on Monday!"

Ramona Bellinghausen

Westcliff High School for Boys

"I believe it was very well designed; we were presented with a lot of interesting ideas and resources. The speakers were well prepared. Thank you it..."

Magdalene Toporowska

St Paul's School for Girls

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CPD Coordinator; NTSD Course Leader - Spanish

Lucy Meyer

Lucy Meyer is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at Bexley Grammar School. She studied French and Spanish at Nottingham University, followed by a PGCE gained at the Institute of Education....

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NTSD Course Leader - French

Paul Haywood

Paul Haywood is Subject Leader for Modern Languages at The Henrietta Barnett School. He joined the school as an NQT in 1999 following three years living in Nice, France. He teaches...

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Science

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Specialist courses are run for Biology, Chemistry and Physics teachers. Example topics are:
Chemistry: The periodic table
Atoms and Bonding
Organic Chemistry
Thermodynamics
Biology: Cells and cancer
Genetics, Inheritance, Biotech and evolution
Ecology, Classification and Conservation
Animal Exchange and Transport
Physics: Materials
Electromagnetism
Astrophysics
Energy

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2018

About NTSD 2018/19

2018

NTSD Science 2018/19

Professor John Spicer (Biology)

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"Biodiversity: What has it ever done for us?"

Dr Peter Wothers (Chemistry)

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"Atoms, Brains and Galaxies: An introduction to Spectroscopy"

Dr Michael de Podesta (Physics)

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"How do we really know what the temperature is?"

Past speakers

"Brilliant. They took the time to stop and explain each time issues arose. Great ideas and practical's to take into the classroom. Can this happen everyday..."

Sarah Tuft

Newton Abbot College

"I really enjoyed all the speakers and workshops. The practicals are very engaging and I would use them in KS3 and KS4."

Serina Shirley

Smestow School

"The day was exceptionally well ran and has provided me with plenty of inspiration that I can take straight into the classroom."

Jordan Clarke

Crossley Heath School

"The workshops helped me to understand what I should change in my own teaching style: what questions I should ask and how I should promote deeper..."

Faryal Bano

Orminston Sandwell Community Academy

"I have found the resources particularly useful. As a new teacher trainee I am very grateful for some ideas! Thank you."

Elena Golder

The Cherwell School

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NTSD Course Leader - Chemistry

Daniel Clift

Danny Clift is the Head of Physics at a large and very successful girls school in East London. He has worked as an Advanced Skills Teacher in a variety of...

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NTSD Course Leader - Physics

Melissa Lord

Melissa Lord was previously Head of Physics and Head of Science at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and is an Ogden Trust Teacher Fellow, coordinating the Trafford Ogden Science Partnership....

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New Teacher Subject Days

Wise heads for

young shoulders

New Teacher Subject Days 2019/20 are now open for bookings

Eligibility

Select your subject to view more details

English

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Download the course brochures

Dr Gregory Dart

Romantic poetry and the suburbs

Jacob Sam-La Rose

"Alternative voices"

Past speakers

"The course has been helpful with the everyday teaching. The resources and ideas allow teachers to implement new techniques to engage students and improve learning within..."

"The speakers were very engaging and passionate about subject specialism."

"A thoroughly enjoyable day and a very welcome return to studying as opposed to teaching. Very high calibre speakers and teacher leaders."

CPD Coordinator; NTSD Course Leader - English

Gareth Davies

Schools Programme Coordinator; NTSD Manchester Centre Leader - English

Helen Cleary

Geography

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Download the course brochure

Alan Kinder

The position and power of geography

Past speakers

"Really enjoyed the opportunity to speak with experts on the subject. Even though I do not teach ecosystems (on its own), I feel that I can..."

"Great ideas and resources provided that can easily be fitted into a lesson without much changing."

Residential and NTSD Course Leader - Geography

Graham Goldup

History

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Download the course brochure

Dr Ted Vallance

The continuity of 19th century British radicalism

Past speakers

"Again outstanding subject knowledge as well as an appreciation of how this can be applicable to KS3 and KS4."

"Speakers were interesting open to questions and very passionate about the subject - very enjoyable."

New Teacher Subject Days Subject Coordinator - History

Catherine McCrory

Mathematics

Enhance your subject knowledge and share best practice

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Download the course brochure

Garrod Musto

Descartes: Father of x, y, and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Peter Ransom

Fortifying France: Fluency and connections in Geometry

Past speakers

"Sessions had a clear purpose and all presenters conveyed there expertise and enthusiasm for the subject. Excellent, with thought provoking examples."

"Very impressed by the organisation of the day which allowed a good range of discussions to bounce ideas off other teachers."

NTSD Birmingham Centre Leader - Mathematics

Alan Bannister

Modern Languages

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Download the course brochure

Dr Francisco Romero Salvadó (Spanish)

"La Guerra Civil Española: Crepúsculo de una era"

Past speakers

"I found that time flew during the sessions. The speakers were very engaging and full of practical ideas."

"A really interesting range of lectures which were thoughtful and interesting."

"I really enjoyed the day and I go home feeling excited to use some new ideas on Monday!"

"I believe it was very well designed; we were presented with a lot of interesting ideas and resources. The speakers were well prepared. Thank you it..."

CPD Coordinator; NTSD Course Leader - Spanish

Lucy Meyer

NTSD Course Leader - French

Paul Haywood

Science

Gain confidence and enhance your subject knowledge

Build your network of experienced teachers and peers in other schools

Download the course brochure

Professor John Spicer (Biology)

"Biodiversity: What has it ever done for us?"

Dr Peter Wothers (Chemistry)

"Atoms, Brains and Galaxies: An introduction to Spectroscopy"