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The Teaching Coach is a platform to help teachers, leaders and support staff by providing a range of quality pastoral, teaching and career resources. You will find a host of resources here from form times and assemblies through to interview prep, application letters, professional development and guidance. Not to mention, lessons, schemes of work and learning resources. If you can't see what you need, you can email me at: theteachingcoach@hotmail.com.

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The Teaching Coach is a platform to help teachers, leaders and support staff by providing a range of quality pastoral, teaching and career resources. You will find a host of resources here from form times and assemblies through to interview prep, application letters, professional development and guidance. Not to mention, lessons, schemes of work and learning resources. If you can't see what you need, you can email me at: theteachingcoach@hotmail.com.
Year Group Improvement Planning Intervention Strategies - Pastoral Head of Year
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Year Group Improvement Planning Intervention Strategies - Pastoral Head of Year

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This resource is an example improvement planning document for Heads of Year and Pastoral Leaders. It is designed to identify specific strategies for improvement and suggested methods of improving tracking. This document is designed for a focus on three key areas: behaviour attendance attainment + homework This would compliment well with my other improvement planning document on my shop The Teaching Coach. If you like the resource please consider leaving a review or liking my page: www.facebook.com/teachcoach
Head of Year - Pastoral Role - Interview Questions Bundle
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Head of Year - Pastoral Role - Interview Questions Bundle

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This bundle includes almost 40 potential questions for a Head of Year or Head of House interview. These have been collated over the times I have been to interview as a Head of Year (or equivalent) and give a real range of the potential questions you could be asked. These can be paired with with my other resources which focus on answering these questions - these can be found in my shop: ‘five big pastoral questions.’ Please leave a review if you find this useful. Please follow me on: www.facebook.com/teachcoach
Diffentiation CPD - Stretch and Support Strategies - Professional Development
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Diffentiation CPD - Stretch and Support Strategies - Professional Development

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This resource includes an hour long session (at least!) on how to stretch and challenge students as well as how to support them. This includes loads of ideas on how to differentiate for a variety of different learners and has plenty of quick strategies for staff to implement. Including: staff discussion about what diffentiation is staff reflecting on their current use of differentiation addressing misconceptions a video focused on supporting more able students 20 quick ways to support low ability 20 ways to stretch high ability suggestions for further reading ideas of for long term support and stretch This CPD also includes an editable booklet for staff to use during the CPD and I have included many of the templates referenced in the CPD which can be shared directly with staff to edit and use themselves. A complete CPD ready to use! Please follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach
Head of Year - Head of House: Pastoral Role Interview Bundle 2
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Head of Year - Head of House: Pastoral Role Interview Bundle 2

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This is a smaller bundle of pastoral interview resources which contains many resources useful for interview but not all. You can also find my two other bundles here: Pastoral Leader Interview Bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/head-of-year-head-of-house-pastoral-role-interview-bundle-12348298 Ultimate Pastoral Leader Interview Bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-ultimate-head-of-year-pastoral-interview-bundle-12472346 a) 3 sets of questions you may be asked on a pastoral interview - over 50 questions for practicing interview answers. b) You will also find guidance on a prioritisation task - a task which frequently comes up at Head of Year interviews as an in tray excercise. c) You can also find an overview of the general roles and responsibilites of a Head of Year/Head of House - with details about the jobs and tasks you’ll be expected to complete when in post. d) You will also find two parts of my series ‘5 Big Pastoral Questions’. This is guidance on how to answer 10 questions which come up in interview in detail. e) A document which provides an overview of the key abbreviations linked to a pastoral role. Please follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach
Head of Year Letter Bundle | Behaviour Uniform Homework Letters
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Head of Year Letter Bundle | Behaviour Uniform Homework Letters

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In this resource, you will find 5 letter templates for use as Head of Year. These have been collated using my experience as Head of Year as well as having seen request for letter templates from new pastoral leaders. These are not from a specific school but have been edited and created for the purpose of sharing. This resource includes: 1 x behaviour warning letter 1 x bus/school transport warning letter 1 x lunch time behaviour warning letter 1 x homework letter 1 x uniform, equipment and late letter Please remember to always tailor letters to your context and to your community. I do not recommend simply copying these over and sending them out - they will need adjusting for your specific setting. They are intended to be a starting point. These are perfect for heads of year who are just beginning the role as well as experienced heads of year who do not want to reinvent the wheel. If you find these useful, please leave a review! Also please follow me at: www.facebook.com/teachcoach
Editable Celebration Rewards Assembly Slide Template - Head of Year
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Editable Celebration Rewards Assembly Slide Template - Head of Year

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NEW AND UPDATED! This resource is an 26 slide rewards assembly template. This is fully editable and is intended to be used a base for Heads of Year to complete, save and use. This is intended to be a time saving resource and is ready to use once filled in! I advise downloading ahead of time in order to request nominations from staff to use the assembly effectively. This assembly includes sections on: favourite moments and space for photos year group nominations for mindset, effort, behaviour and more form tutor nominations for mindset, effort, and supportive peers etc. attendance rewards positive point awards including a year group competition year group attendance competition You will need to also organise rewards for the various slides which will need to be done in advance. Please follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach
Editable Assembly Slides - Weekly Template - Head of Year
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Editable Assembly Slides - Weekly Template - Head of Year

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In this resource, you will 11 editable slides which can be used for your weekly assemblies. The slides include: attendance competition positive points competition star of the week slide bulletin slide thought of the week slide This is designed to be used and edited by heads of year or heads of house for assemblies weekly and is to provide a easy to edit template to work from. Please follow me on: facebook.com/teachcoach
Reward Loyalty Card Stamper - Positive Behaviour
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Reward Loyalty Card Stamper - Positive Behaviour

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This resource includes a PDF of a coffee shop style reward card for positive behaviour, progress and effort. This stamper has space for 10 members of staff to sign off positive behaviour and includes rewards at random steps along the card to encourage focus. You can find other examples of stampers in my shop. Please also follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach
September Assembly | Back to School | Expectations Mindset Positivity | Head of Year Pastoral Leader
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September Assembly | Back to School | Expectations Mindset Positivity | Head of Year Pastoral Leader

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NEW FOR 2023! In this resource you will find a 14 slide ‘welcome back’ September assembly. This is a complete presentation, ready to be used! This assembly includes: an assembly entrance task including links to music to set an uplifting and positive mood a task focused on ‘new beginnings’ and what these might mean a space for staff introductions, including yourself if you are a new HOY a reflection activity for the previous academic year a slide for your expectations as HOY a slide which covers the ‘basics’ - uniform, equipment etc. a slide for school specific information on behaviour, equipment etc. a slide about what students can expect from their pastoral team a slide for any new projects you are launching with your year group a 5 minute clip on ‘study motivation’ a success contract for students to complete with their tutors This is the perfect assembly for starting back in September - either a new HOY or as one returning!
Attendance Bundle: Tracking, Improving, Monitoring
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Attendance Bundle: Tracking, Improving, Monitoring

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In this bundle you will find different resources to help you monitor and improve attendance. This is a comprehensive attendance bundle which contains many of the resources any Head of Year would need to track and improve attendance. A tracking and intervention spreadsheet - this conditionally formatted spreadsheet allows you to track your year group attendance weekly and allows you to track your interventions also. Attendance interview template - this is a template for used in a school attendance panel or similar meeting and is helpful to identify any concerns as well as formalise the process of monitoring attendance 6 week monitoring card - this is a card which can be printed and handed to students, or stuck into homework diaries etc, this is designed to be completed weekly with attendance and can be used to monitor the 6 week improvement period of students below thresholds of your choice (90/95 etc). Attendance improvement plan - this an example improvement plan for heads of year to use when trying to target attendance. It provides strategies and priorities for focus - much like a year group improvement plan, but just so attendance. Please follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach
12 Weekly Spelling Tests - Literacy Booster - Catch Up - Form Time
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12 Weekly Spelling Tests - Literacy Booster - Catch Up - Form Time

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In this resource, you will find a PDF of 12 weekly spelling tests. This are aimed at students who’s spelling is below their chronological age or who have been identified for catch up. These spelling lists are comprised using the KS2 spelling lists including words from Years 3-4 and 5-6. The lists become progressively harder as the weeks progress with 9 onwards being Year 5-6 words. These can be distributed to students as a homework or used as part of a catch up programme. Please follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach
NPQSL Business Case Example Template - Senior Leadership Qualification
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NPQSL Business Case Example Template - Senior Leadership Qualification

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In this resource you will find an example business case for my NPQSL submission. This is just intended to be used as a guide for completion of your own business case, as I struggled to find many decent examples when creating mine. My NPQSL write up can also be found on my shop as well as some other supporting documents. Some information has been removed from this business case for anonymity. My NPQSL scored 26/28 in total. Please follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach
Introduction to British Values - Tolerance and Respect Session
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Introduction to British Values - Tolerance and Respect Session

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This resource is a PSHE style lesson introducing the concept of British Values. It focuses on challenging perceptions of British Values only being ‘British’ and instead focuses on asking students to think about the values as being values important to everyone. It also challenges stereotypes of what it means to be British. The second half of this session uses Grenfell Tower as an example of how British Values can be demonstrated in a time of extreme challenge and focuses on how those in the tower and those who supported after the events demonstrated British values. This lesson is completely ready for use and comprises of a powerpoint as well as an A3 learning mat. Please also follow me on: www.facebook.com/teachcoach
Emotional Check In Worksheet - Anxiety Worries Fears Reflection - Pastoral Recovery Curriculum
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Emotional Check In Worksheet - Anxiety Worries Fears Reflection - Pastoral Recovery Curriculum

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This check-in board is designed to be used with students to help them check in with themselves emotionally as well useful for adults to help students reflect on behaviours and mood. The tasks are not designed to be completed in any specific order. Students may complete in whatever order they like. This may be particularly useful to help students self regulate. This works well with my other ‘check in’ board on self-esteem. This can be found in my TES shop. Please follow me on: facebook.com/teachcoach
Senior Leadership SLT: Interview Questions Bundle
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Senior Leadership SLT: Interview Questions Bundle

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In this bundle you will find almost 100 questions which you may be asked on an SLT interview. This includes a range of follow up questions and covers a broad range of areas for questioning! No answers included. Make sure to follow me on: facebook.com/teachcoach
Behaviour Contract Bundle | Improving Monitoring | Head of Year and Pastoral Leaders
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Behaviour Contract Bundle | Improving Monitoring | Head of Year and Pastoral Leaders

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In this resource, you will find 2 behaviour contracts and a individual behaviour plan. The first contract is a student led, informal behaviour contract. This is to get students reflecting on their behaviour as a step prior to having a parental meeting. Students can complete this with their teacher, head of year or form tutor and it doesn’t need parents to be present. The second contract is parent-carer and student behaviour contract. This is a more formal contract which may be used when behaviour becomes more concerning and parent-carer is invited in for a formal meeting before further measures are put in place. This may form part of a behaviour panel and has space to be signed by parents to make the process more formal. This is detailed behaviour plan which is useful to reflect on triggers and plans for dealing with behaviour. It’s great for sharing with staff who teach the student with poor behaviour. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach
Pastoral Improvement Planning Bundle - Head of Year/House
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Pastoral Improvement Planning Bundle - Head of Year/House

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This bundle includes two improvement planning documents. Each is focused on various areas of improving and planning for a year group - from ideas about assemblies and year group cohesion to plans for improving behaviour and attendance. They include details about suggestions to improve on specific areas as well as ways to monitor improvements and evaluate impact. Please consider following me on: facebook.com/teachcoach
6 Week Monitoring Card Report - Attendance - Persistent Absence
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6 Week Monitoring Card Report - Attendance - Persistent Absence

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In this resource you will find an adaptable 6 week monitoring card for students who attendance is below 95%-96% depending on the school. The card includes space for tutors or pastoral staff to write the attendance each week, space for a school target, an image explaining great attendance and a space for a review at the end of the 6 weeks. This is designed to be used by students to improve attendance and allow for documentation of monitoring. Used with success previously. Please follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach
Pupil Led Behaviour Contract Template - Improving Behaviour - Form Tutor/Head of Year
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Pupil Led Behaviour Contract Template - Improving Behaviour - Form Tutor/Head of Year

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This resource is a behaviour contract aimed to get student focusing on their strengths as well as their areas for development and their targets. A great, more informal, way to get students reflect and owning their behaviour. This is perfect as an initial way of getting students to improve behaviour. If you are looking for a more formal behaviour contract including parents/carers - you can find one here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/behaviour-contract-target-setting-success-contract-form-tutor-head-of-year-12454907 If you like, please leave a review and follow my page: www.facebook.com/teachcoach
Behaviour Strategies Series: The Importance of Routines - RQT NQT CPD Professional Development
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Behaviour Strategies Series: The Importance of Routines - RQT NQT CPD Professional Development

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This resource includes a 13 slide powerpoint on the effective use of routines in your lessons. It includes lots of advice and suggestions for using routines in your lessons as well as top tips about what routines to implement. Perfect for NQTs or RQTs. This can be used as a CPD, part of a CPD or simply as professional development. Make sure you follow me on: facebook.com/teachcoach