CST Knowledge Flashcards
(11 cards)
How does the CST rank?
Ranked 1st among non‑selective MATs, 3rd overall for progress (out of 822), and 2nd for disadvantaged pupil progress in a recent DfE league table
What is the motto?
Focused Informed Passionate
What is the meaning behind the motto?
Focused Informed Passionate
Focused on supporting each student’s path to excellence
Informed by the latest education research, to constantly improve our curriculum
Passionate about giving young people the best chance for success
What are the core features of the CST?
Data‑driven
Research‑informed curriculum design
High‑impact coaching model
Emphasis on consistent routines
What features support staff wellbeing?
Four‑and‑a‑half day week, no after‑hours marking, cycle‑to‑work scheme, three weeks’ Christmas break
What are the 3 leadership strands?
Leading myself: personal attributes and behaviours that affect leadership behaviours and competencies.
Leading people: attributes and behaviours that affect the leadership development and competencies of the
individuals we lead.
Leading performance: attributes and behaviours that affect the leadership development and competencies
of the teams we lead.
What are three key plays to Leading myself?
The Gtask play
The Inbox Zero play
The Meetings Maestro play
What are three key plays to Leading people?
The Flipped Line Management play
The Learning Conversations play
The Add Value, Add Joy play
The Difficult Conversation play
The Task Relevant Maturity play
The Gallup Play
The SMART Target play
What are three key plays to Leading performance?
The GRC1 play
The GCSE KS4 Review play
The Whole School Interventions Play
What are the steps pre-conversation for The Difficult Conversations Play
Know the facts of the issue
Identify the weakness in the person’s skills or progression and use this as a stimulus for the conversation
Have a clear focus for enquiry prior to the conversation.
