Becoming an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) mentor offers professional growth through structured CPD, enhancing pedagogical knowledge and mentoring skills. Mentors receive quality training resources, ongoing support from lead mentors, and can attend annual conferences to network and share best practices. They play a crucial role in shaping new teachers' practice, values, and confidence, contributing significantly to the future of education.
Becoming an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) mentor is a rewarding professional opportunity. It supports your own development while allowing you to shape new teachers and contribute to the future of the profession.
How does mentoring support your professional development?
As an ITT mentor, you receive structured, asynchronous Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This helps you:
- Deepen your pedagogical knowledge.
- Strengthen your coaching and mentoring skills.
- Stay up to date with best practice in teaching and learning.
What classroom resources do mentors receive?
ITT mentors gain access to a wide range of high-quality training materials and resources. You can use these to enhance teaching in your own classroom or share them across departments or schools to support wider improvement.
What are the benefits of the mentor and student teacher conference?
Participation in the annual mentor and student teacher conference gives you opportunities to:
- Network with peers across schools.
- Share best practice.
- Engage with expert speakers.
- Celebrate successes and impact.
For the current conference date, visit the relevant Best Practice Network website page.
What support do ITT mentors receive?
As an ITT mentor, you receive ongoing support from an experienced lead mentor. They provide guidance, advice and professional dialogue, helping you feel confident in the role and develop your mentoring practice effectively.
How can mentoring influence future teachers?
ITT mentors play a vital role in developing new teachers by influencing their practice, values and confidence. Mentoring gives you a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the future of education while reflecting on and strengthening your own teaching practice.