ECTs
Our ECT programme is facilitated by Thames South and University College London. ECTs are supported through their induction year by a mentor and progress is overseen by the Assistant Principal. A comprehensive programme of training, observations and lesson walks supports ECTs through this vital year. ECTs are given the opportunity to observe more experienced staff across the Sixth Form to share their excellent practice. Ten-day school placements take place in the summer term with our partner schools to enable ECTs to gain experience across other sectors and to achieve fully qualified status.
Staff employed by the Sixth Form via other routes – eg post compulsory qualifications, or unqualified pending School Direct applications – are also supported as part of this programme.
ECTs are encouraged to meet with fellow ECTs from a range of schools, visit other schools and undertake small-scale action research to inform their practice and enhance their professional development.
An ECT +1 programme is also in place for post-ECT staff at an early stage of their career to engage in professional learning and to help prepare for aspiring leadership programmes. Development of the teacher as ‘learner’ will be a central focus of this programme.
“As an ECT at Christ the King, both the subject and ECT mentors were extremely supportive and offered an extensive training programme throughout all stages of the academic year. This programme not only provided individual and tailored teaching advice, but also more holistic professional development throughout areas such as curriculum, pastoral care, legislation and assessment. As a Christ the King Sixth Forms wide programme, ECTs from all three sites meet regularly and this provides a valuable opportunity for collaborative networking and sharing good practice.
After completing my ECT at Christ the King, I was promoted to the Cross-site Functional Skills Maths Coordinator, working closely with colleagues and developing the scheme of work and lesson resources. After a successful year I was again promoted to the Cross-site Maths Coordinator”.
David Meechan
Cross-site Maths Coordinator
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Franklin EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*DD Progressed to: Kingston University Course: BTEC Engineering
“Being at Christ the King has been a great and immersive experience. CTK is a place for growth, discovery, and adapting to new challenges. I received a £15,000 Metric Capital scholarship to help me go on university to study Engineering.”
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Jorge EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*DD Progressed to: Brunel University Course: BTEC Sport Level 3
“I've had a great experience at CTK. I've met a lot of new people and gained knowledge that I will need in the future. I'm going to study Sport and Exercise Science at Brunel University. My teachers always went the extra mile to make sure I had all my work completed. I would recommend CTK because the knowledgeable and passionate teachers always help students to succeed.”
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Joy EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*D*D Progressed to: Kingston University Course: BTEC Applied Science
“CTK offers good opportunities and a wide range of courses that I was very interested in. I have learnt excellent time management and determination through the support and advice of my teachers, this is what helped me to achieve my grades. ”
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Chizoba EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*D*D* Progressed to: Aston University Course: BTEC Level 3 Business
“Studying at Christ The King has enabled me to become more independent as a person, as I was able to take on more responsibility for my own learning and acquire new skills such as my time management and organisational skills.”
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Klaudija EMMANUEL Grades achieved: D*DD Progressed to: University of Greenwich Course: BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care
“The teachers at CTK are very talented, and they helped me to achieve my best. Everyone is always there to support you as a young individual in all possible areas. I recommend CTK because students always receive the support they need. There are many different activities and opportunities that students can get involved in and improve on a variety of skills.”
Belmont Grove
London SE13 5GE
emmanuel@ctksfc.ac.uk
