Coaching and Mentoring Professional Learning Programme

Published 13/04/2017.  Last updated 29/02/2024

In Moray, a mentor/coach is the foundation of a range of approaches to develop and support teachers throughout their career through the professional review and development process as well as through their probationary year. The appointment of a mentor for probationer teachers provides opportunities for deep and meaningful conversations regarding both support and challenge.

Programme outcomes - enhanced capability and desire to:

  • Engage in self-evaluation and personal reflection and learning
  • Coach in a way that enables higher levels of performance
  • Enable others to be more accountable for their role and responsibilities
  • Give and receive effective feedback
  • Reflect on ways in which relevant literature has informed thinking and practice
  • Greater confidence and commitment to:
    • Engage in self-development and learning
    • Contribute to others' personal development
    • Transfer experience and learning into the leadership environment

Probationer mentors.

9 1.5 hour sessions

For more information contact Willem Smit, Quality Improvement Officer, Moray Council.

Email: willem.smit@moray.gov.uk

Telephone: 01343 563106
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Coaching and Mentoring Professional Learning Programme

Published 13/04/2017.  Last updated 29/02/2024

In Moray, a mentor/coach is the foundation of a range of approaches to develop and support teachers throughout their career through the professional review and development process as well as through their probationary year. The appointment of a mentor for probationer teachers provides opportunities for deep and meaningful conversations regarding both support and challenge.

Programme outcomes - enhanced capability and desire to:

  • Engage in self-evaluation and personal reflection and learning
  • Coach in a way that enables higher levels of performance
  • Enable others to be more accountable for their role and responsibilities
  • Give and receive effective feedback
  • Reflect on ways in which relevant literature has informed thinking and practice
  • Greater confidence and commitment to:
    • Engage in self-development and learning
    • Contribute to others' personal development
    • Transfer experience and learning into the leadership environment

Probationer mentors.

9 1.5 hour sessions

For more information contact Willem Smit, Quality Improvement Officer, Moray Council.

Email: willem.smit@moray.gov.uk

Telephone: 01343 563106
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