Secondary Mathematics
A programme to support teachers of KS3 and KS4 mathematics

FREE
A 2 day programme
​Lunch provided

Hosted by Bishop Challoner Catholic College

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Our programmes
Join the 1,200 colleagues in our region, who have already chosen our programmes to refresh their knowledge and up-skill, by attending our free workshops and study days.

Our Mathematics programmes aim to increase the confidence of participants by providing a mix of subject knowledge and pedagogical support, whilst also providing access to a wealth of e-learning tasks and online resources.

Participate in school immersion opportunities, build upon your network of key professionals and classroom resources during flexible face-to-face sessions and eligible participants can obtain credits towards Masters qualifications with our partner Universities.


The Secondary Mathematics Programme
The programme focuses on developing mathematics subject knowledge and effective classroom practice for those new to teaching secondary mathematics.

Course aims:

• To improve the subject knowledge of participants working with Maths students in Secondary Schools
• To develop better pedagogical understanding of the KS3 and KS4 Mathematics curriculum
• To be aware of appropriate resources available to use and support Mathematics teaching

The course includes:

• 12 hours of face-to-face support
• Self-paced online learning for eligible participants
• Access to a collection of high quality classroom resources

Audience
Any teacher who holds a UK Teacher Reference Number (TRN), QTS and is:

• choosing to refresh mathematical subject knowledge to teach (or learn to teach) Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 Maths up to, and including, some higher tier GCSE content;
• returning after a career break, to refresh and update mathematics subject knowledge and pedagogical practice;
• new to teaching Mathematics, to build confidence to teach Secondary Mathematics.

Eligibility Criteria

• Non-specialist (any teacher who did not obtain their qualification in Maths is eligible.)  These are non Maths teachers who currently teach Maths or could potentially  teach Maths in addition to their main role or has the capacity to teach Maths full time.
• NQT (any NQT teacher who did not obtain their qualification in Maths is eligible.)
• Those with QTLS status (not maths) who are teaching or have firm plans to teach in a secondary school or sixth form college are eligible.
• Supply teachers  if they do not have a permanent contract with a school. (includes qualified Maths teachers if they are committed to returning to a permanent teaching post) are eligible
• Academy teachers - teacher without QTS currently teaching in an Academy are eligible.

Register your place
Please complete the registration form on this page.


Any questions?
Please email us mathshub@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk if you would like any further information, or would like support with registration.

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"This programme has given me the confidence to teach Maths as an additional subject" 
Secondary Maths 2017/18 participant

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"The facilitators were brilliant; so supportive and helpful from the start "
Secondary Maths 2017/18 participant

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2 day model (9am-3pm)
Day one: Monday 16th December 2019
Day two: Tuesday 17th December 2019

2 day model (9am-3pm)
Day one: June/July 2020 TBC
Day two: June/July 2020 TBC

6 Twilight Model (4pm-6pm)
Day one: Monday 2nd December 2019
Day two: Thursday 23rd January 2020
Day three: Monday 10th February 2020
Day four: Thursday 12th March 2020
​Day five: Monday 27th April 2020
​Day six: TBC

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Programme content

1. Algebraic expressions
2. Fractions, ratio & proportion
3. Equations
4. Sequences & graphs
5. Pythagoras & trigonometry
6. The data cycle

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Cost
FREE

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Places  available - register now:

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