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Newly qualified teacher induction essentials

The checklist below outlines the essential information to consider when undertaking the role of a newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction tutor.

Knowledge

Key personnel within appropriate body (local authority or independent schools council teacher induction panel)

  • NQT induction coordinator
  • NQT administrator
  • Named contact for NQTs

Key documentation for NQT induction

Skills

  • Efficient personal organisation and time management
  • Confidence in carrying out developmental observation and feedback
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Effective communication skills
  • Experienced in evaluating evidence
  • Identifying strategies to support development and progression for NQTs

Responsibilities

  • Provide or coordinate guidance and effective support, including coaching and mentoring. Carry out six reviews of progress during the induction period
  • Undertake three formal assessment meetings during the total induction period, coordinating input from other colleagues as appropriate
  • Ensure that at least six observations of the NQT's teaching take place and that the NQT is provided with copies of written feedback records
  • Ensure the NQT understands the roles of those involved in induction, including their entitlements and responsibility to take an active role in their own development Work with the NQT to organise and implement a personalised programme of monitoring, support and assessment that takes into account the NQT's identified needs and strengths, the core standards, and the specific context of the school or college
  • In a further education institution or sixth form college, ensure the NQT is supported during the required school experience and placement for teaching children of compulsory school age
  • Ensure dated records of monitoring and support are kept, plus formative and summative assessment activities undertaken, and their outcomes
  • Take advantage of training for your role as induction tutor

Evaluating the induction programme

Schools and colleges should evaluate their own induction programme and procedures and make judgements on their effectiveness by gathering information and feedback from the appropriate body and everyone who contributes to, and benefits from, induction in the school/college.

Induction tutors can contribute to this evaluation by drawing together qualitative and quantitative information to help make judgements about:

  • how well the induction programme and materials are meeting NQTs' needs
  • the effectiveness of different elements of the programme
  • the quality of different contributions to the programme
  • how NQTs value the induction programme
  • the benefits to the school/college of investing in induction

The outcomes can be used to improve the induction process and celebrate success.

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