Laura Rushforth

Bookworm and chatterbox. Programme Manager @NatInstTeaching (North & East). All views are my own.

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has been granted new degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students! This means that we will be able to award our own Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from September 2025.

Our CEO, Melanie Renowden, and Chair, Sir Dan Moynihan, have set out what this means for the NIoT in today's announcement - https://t.co/sSQDc8C8qy

#PGCE #UKEdChat #Education #TeacherTraining

[Laura Rushforth @LCRushforth]

@Plusnet I’ve been trying to contact you since Tuesday and cannot get through. 30 mins + wait time on the phone each time is not acceptable and not practical when trying to work. I have DM’d here 3 times as suggested by your website. I need to speak about my account urgently.

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

Our associates at Newcastle University are recruiting assessors for their NPQSENDCO programme.

Are you knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the law surrounding SEND provision? Do you have experience in marking?

If so, @UniofNewcastle would love to hear from you!

Follow the link below to apply - https://t.co/lY42RWeDa2🖊️

#Hiring #Recruitment #Jobs

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

👀 Check out our ECT programme explainer to learn all about our Early Career Teachers (ECT) programme for September 2025 - https://t.co/q5A6eJlgTs

Apply for our ECT programme - https://t.co/RjtXGaOC7q

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

📢 We're recruiting for two exciting new roles in our Partnerships team!

✨Two marketing roles with purpose, driving real change
🙌 Work-life balance with flexible, hybrid working
💰 Competitive pay

📆 Apply by 6th April

Find out more 👉https://t.co/PElOyKE40I

#CommsCareers

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

📣 Exciting News 📣

NIoT is confirmed as a lead provider for the ECF from Sept 2025. We're proud to support 8,000+ ECTs and mentors and can’t wait to roll out even more flexible, subject-specific support.

👉 Read more here: https://t.co/zlL4DWBqwD

🌱 #ECF #earlycareer #NIoT

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

ICYMI Katy Micklewright, our Head of ECF, shared her 4 top tips for induction tutors navigating the ECF. The Early Career Framework is a brilliant initiative designed to support new teachers. 🌟

Read more here: https://t.co/amdlq7txdl

#ECF #Teaching #NewTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #InductionTutors

[Outwood Institute of Education @OutwoodIE]

We totally agree, @MrsM2teach! 💜

Another brilliant day with @OGATrust & @OasisAcademies ECT2s: purposeful reflections, considered next steps & lots to celebrate already! ✨✨✨

@NatInstTeaching • @tristankp • @LCRushforth • @MrTs_NQTs

[Outwood Institute of Education @OutwoodIE]

A fantastic day yesterday with @NatInstTeaching ECTs from @OasisAcademies, @EducationEACT & @OGATrust.💜

🗣️ Supportive & reflective discussions about the first month in their classrooms: an inspiring cohort! 👏

@OutwoodCity • @OutwoodShafton • @OutwoodKirkby • @OGACADEMY •

[Olivia Bennett @LivBen96]

🔔Calling all @sheffielduni graduates🔔

Come and chat to @NatInstTeaching at your Graduate Jobs & Placements Fair about all things Salaried School-Direct and Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeships!📚

📅 Weds 16th Oct
⏰ 12-3pm
📍 The Octagon Centre

#traintoteach #PGTA

[Laura Rushforth @LCRushforth]

@OutwoodShafton You are always so welcoming and are wonderful hosts. Genuinely always a pleasure to visit the academy 💜

[Laura Rushforth @LCRushforth]

So happy to be at the lovely @OutwoodShafton today!

Welcoming our fantastic ECTs for the @NatInstTeaching ECT1 Onboarding and Seminar 1 session with the brilliant @EmmaSikora_ facilitating from @OutwoodIE

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

🎉We are delighted to share that we've received a successful outcome from our first Ofsted Lead Provider Monitoring Visit (LPMV) for our ECF programme.

📰 Find out more and read the published outcome letter here: https://t.co/S6P9sckWGg

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

The brilliant @RajEcon and @ProfCoe complete our line-up, talking about incredibly exciting new research on data analytics and teaching.

If you’ve seen the film Moneyball, then this is for you

#researchEd2024

#red24

[Lloyds Tour of Britain @TourofBritain]

Best school day ever 🤩

This support in South Yorkshire hits different 👏

#TourOfBritain

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

🎉 As our trainees gear up for their first day in their school placements next week, the excitement is undeniable 😃 While there are definitely some nerves, the overwhelming feeling is one of eager anticipation to begin their teaching journey.

🎥 We captured some of their thoughts on what they're most looking forward to as they step into the classroom for the first time as a trainee teacher to start their new career.

[Olivia Bennett @LivBen96]

We are super excited to welcome our 2024/25 trainee teachers to the @NatInstTeaching Doncaster campus for Day 1 of Intensive Training and Practice today!📚#ITaP #TrainToTeach

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

Last week, hundreds of trainees from across the country attended our Flying Start programme, mastering teaching fundamentals and gaining hands-on school experience before September.
Want to become a teacher with NIoT? It's not too late. Apply by 19th July.

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

📺 NEW TEACHER RECRUITMENT ADVERT

Watch our new teacher recruitment advert; an invitation, from teachers, to join their amazing profession.
The film was made with teachers who know the joys and complexities of school life. They helped us write the script and draft the messaging

[National Institute of Teaching @NatInstTeaching]

ICYMI: NEW TEACHER RECRUITMENT ADVERT 📺

Watch our new teacher recruitment advert; an invitation, from teachers, to join their amazing profession.
The film was made with teachers who know the joys and complexities of school life.