A Beginning Teacher's Guide to the Induction Process i-teach belfast

Induction Support Programme for Beginning Teachers 2013-14
Key Stages in the Induction Process
Career Entry Profile
Used to promote career development by the Beginning Teacher with the Teacher Tutor
School Induction Programme
To support the Beginning Teacher in the context of the school. The school registers the
Beginning Teacher with the ELB on uptake of post at any stage throughout the year
ELB Induction Programme
Beginning Teacher selects appropriate
INSET in consultation with Teacher Tutor
Portfolio
Evidence of professional development
kept by the Beginning Teacher
Action Plans
To address specific needs
Monitoring and Evaluation
Through support, discussion and
classroom observation
Interim Report
Outcome of joint discussion referring to Action Plan and teacher competences
Action Plans
To address area(s) of continuing professional development
Portfolio
Evidence of professional development
kept by the Beginning Teacher
Monitoring and Evaluation
Through support, discussion and
classroom observation
Summative Report
Outcome of professional development during Induction and identification of possible focus for
Early Professional Development
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Successful Completion of Induction
Confirmation from Board of governors on recommendation of the principal
A copy of the ‘Completion of Induction’ letter is:
given to the Beginning Teacher
retained by the school
forwarded to:
o The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland, 3 rd Floor, Albany House, 73-
75 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7AF
o
The Induction/EPD Team at the local ELB
Figure 3: The Induction Process
A Beginning Teacher’s Guide to the Induction Process
July 2013 edition