Can a new teacher do induction in a school requiring special measures?
No, not unless the school has been judged by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector to be able to provide appropriate induction supervision and training.
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I am employed part-time. Can I still do my induction?
Yes. You will be required to serve the equivalent of an academic year for a full-time teacher. For example, an NQT on a 0.5 contract will complete their induction in two years.
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I do not have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), can I do induction?
No. QTS is a legal requirement as outlined by the government. For full details regarding the award of QTS, please visit the government Teaching Regulation Agency website
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I wish to raise concerns about my induction?
An NQT should normally raise any concerns about their induction programme with their induction tutor. If the matter is not resolved, the NQT may notify the named contact at the appropriate body who should, as soon as possible, investigate the issues raised.
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Is there a time limit to the completion of statutory induction?
There is no time limit but NQTs are encouraged to start their induction as soon as possible after gaining qualified teacher status (QTS), but there is no set time limit for starting or completing induction.
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What if I am off sick?
If you have been off absent for more than 30 days in total, your induction period will automatically be extended by the number of days absent.
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What is a suitable post for induction?
In order for the NQT to serve induction the headteacher/principal and appropriate body must first agree that the post is suitable for this purpose. The headteacher/principal of the institution in which an NQT is serving an induction period, and the appropriate body, are jointly responsible for ensuring that the supervision and training of the NQT meets their development needs. The duties assigned to the NQT and the conditions under which they work should be such as to facilitate a fair and effective assessment of the NQT’s conduct and efficiency as a teacher against the relevant standards (Statutory Guidance – England 2.17)
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What is the Appropriate Body?
The Appropriate body is the organisation which has the main quality assurance role within the induction process. This can be, local authorities; teaching schools; and other organisations determined by the Secretary of State who can act in this role;
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What is the purpose of statutory induction?
Statutory induction is the bridge between initial teacher training and a career in teaching. It combines a personalised programme of development, support and professional dialogue with monitoring and an assessment of performance against the relevant teacher standards. The programme should support the newly qualified teacher (NQT) in demonstrating that their performance against the relevant standards is satisfactory by the end of the period and equip them with the tools to be an effective and successful teacher
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Who makes the final decision as to whether or not I have met the required standards to pass induction ?
The Appropriate Body (AB) has the final say as to whether or not an NQT has met the required standards to pass induction. The AB has to satisfy itself that there is sufficient evidence contained within your end of term assessments to suggest that you have met all of the standards by the end of induction.
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