Professional Learning at Newcastle High School
At Newcastle High School we believe great teaching is built through continuous learning. Our staff are committed to refining their practice, staying current with evidence-based approaches, and collaborating to give every student the best possible experience in the classroom. We understand that the quality of teaching is one of the greatest influences on student success, which is why we make professional growth a central priority across our school.
Structured Approach
Our teachers engage in professional learning every week, as well as on dedicated staff development days throughout the year. These regular opportunities allow staff to engage deeply with the latest educational research, explore new teaching strategies, and reflect on what works best for their students.
Weekly sessions keep learning embedded in the rhythm of school life, while staff development days provide time for more focused, in-depth work on school-wide goals and priorities.
Explicit Teaching
A key focus of our professional learning is explicit teaching, underpinned by the What Works Best framework. By grounding our practice in these evidence-based themes - including high expectations, effective feedback, and explicit teaching - we ensure our teaching strategies are clear, purposeful, and proven to make a difference for student learning.
Continual Refinement
Our teachers work continually to refine how they present new content, check for understanding, and support every student to succeed.
Colleague Collaboration
Collaboration is at the heart of how we grow. Our teachers share expertise across faculties, learn from one another through mentoring and peer observation, and work together to strengthen teaching and learning across the whole school.
Mentoring & Support
Experienced staff support those newer to the profession, and every teacher is encouraged to keep developing throughout their career.
By investing in our teachers we ensure they have the knowledge, skills and support to inspire, challenge and guide every student. When our teachers keep learning, our students thrive.
Learning
Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress.
Faculty Info
An overview of each faculty's courses, objectives, resources, staff and excursions.