The Department Development Programme is an ongoing professional development pathway for subject leaders.
It is built from a national network of subject leaders seeking to make the greatest impact within their schools.
Members of the Programme develop leadership approaches aimed at supporting effective teaching and learning within their department.
- The PTI team will support your department over the academic year to:
- Develop a challenging, innovative and enriching curriculum
- Provide greater challenge and depth in the curriculum
- Improve teacher confidence and subject knowledge
- Increase student enjoyment and subject uptake
- Achieve The PTI Mark within their department
Attend the next PTI Subject Enrichment Residential to join the Programme.
For teachers by teachers
Teachers are at the heart of what we do. Our programmes are developed and led by practising teachers, ensuring that they are relevant to you.
Science Residential Course Leader; Science Programme Coordinator
Darren Kulesza-Smith
Darren Kulesza-Smith is currently Director of Data and Compliance for the University Schools Trust MAT. Prior to that he held the position of Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher for the...
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D&T Programme Coordinator
Alec Laing
Alec Laing is Senior Lead Practitioner on the Leadership Team, Specialist Leader of Education for Technology and County Advanced Skills Teacher.
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MFL Programmes Coordinator
Jemma Marshall
Jemma Marshall has been Head of Spanish at Lancaster Royal Grammar School, a state boarding school, since 2011, and also serves as Deputy Head of Sixth Form. She has worked in...
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