Induction tutors have a key role and significant responsibilities in statutory induction arrangements. These web pages will help you ensure the statutory requirements for newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction are met, and that you can support your NQTs in making an effective transition into the teaching profession and onwards into performance management.
Induction must be well planned, carefully executed and evaluated to ensure it meets the general and individual needs of NQTs and provides a firm foundation for career-long professional development. It also presents an opportunity for experienced teachers to analyse and share their expertise, furthering their own professional development.
Newly qualified teacher induction essentials
This checklist details the essential information to consider when undertaking the role of a newly qualified teacher induction tutor.
Statutory requirements
Statutory induction combines a personalised programme of development, support and professional dialogue with monitoring and assessment against the core standards.
Roles and responsibilities
Being clear about roles and responsibilities is a fundamental building block of positive and effective induction.
Personalising the induction programme
All NQTs need a well-considered induction programme. The core induction programme should be personalised to meet the individual needs and expectations of each NQT, updated over time to reflect the progressive nature of induction.
Reviews and formal assessments
Throughout induction NQTs should be fully involved in reviewing progress and agreeing next steps.
Evaluating the Induction Programme
As routes into teaching develop and changes to statutory induction are introduced, schools and colleges should ensure that the induction processes and programme are as effective as they can be.
Linking induction to further continuing professional development and career progression
The induction programme is a step along a professional career path for the NQT; equally there are personal and professional benefits for those undertaking the role of induction tutor.
