OTP provides teachers rated as “good” with a set of skills and strategies that enable them to become consistently and sustainably “outstanding”. It is open to teachers with the potential and drive to deliver consistently outstanding lessons. This nationally recognised programme is accredited through Olevi and offers an invaluable opportunity for teachers to acquire techniques and expertise resulting in enhanced classroom and pupil performance leading to higher standards across the school.

The current application round for OTP is for the programme that will start in January 2021. Duration of the programme will be January – March 2021.

The Aims:

• Develop a common Language to discuss teaching and learning
• Deepen the understanding of key aspects of outstanding teaching and learning
• Raise performance in the classroom, by encouraging creativity and developing more innovative practice.
• Encourage the teacher to become a more reflective practitioner
• Develop coaching skills to advance the practice of others