Ashok TailorTeacher Recruitment and Workforce

Development Manager Jacky Richardson

Teacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Assistant

A Big and Very Warm Welcome to Luton

NQT INDUCTION

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Luton Borough Council• The school structure:

6 nursery 9 Infants +10 Juniors 26 primary 6 high (for the moment) 3 special Academies

2 Infants 1 Primary 1 High 1 Federation - Denbigh High and Challney Boys Barnfield – 3 Academies

Luton Sixth Form College Teaching Schools

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• Opportunities to work across school clusters• Strong Induction and CPD programme• Chance to meet and network with other NQTs• Relatively Small Authority• Wide range of schools• Good Facilities

Why be an NQT in Luton?

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Facilities Luton Learning Resource Centre (LLRC) E-learning Luton Culture Putteridge Bury Conference Centre Music Service Advisory Service Active Luton Dell Farm Residential Educational Centre

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• Statutory induction period (3 terms / 195 days)• Termly assessment against the teachers’

standards, informed by half termly formal observations and progress meetings

• At end of period, school recommends outcome• LA decides• NCTL ratifies

What does being an‘NQT’ mean?

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What’s in it for me?

• You are entitled to: Regular (i.e. at least fortnightly) meetings with a mentor /

induction tutor in school 10% release time (‘NQT time’) on top of PPA etc A programme of support Regular contact with the same class(es) and experience of

teaching across the whole curriculum Professional development opportunities (e.g. observation

of experienced colleagues, training) ‘No unreasonable demands’ ‘No surprises!’

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• Demonstrate that you have gained QTS and passed the skills test

• Accumulate evidence towards meeting the teachers’ standards

• Have met the teachers’ standards by the end of the induction period

• Make a comment on your termly assessment form

• Keep a portfolio of the CPD Received

So what do I have to do?

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• Register you with Ashok at the start of the year• Support, challenge, assess• Formal observations at regular intervals• Arrange regular mentor meetings• Hold half-termly progress review meetings• Keep records and submit termly assessment

forms to Ashok on deadline

What does the school do?

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• Register you with the NCTL and keep records of your assessment• Identify a named contact with whom to raise concerns. If your school

Ashok Tailor, Teacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Manager ashok.tailor@luton.gov.uk , 01582 548078

• QA the induction support programme provided by the school• Intervene where there are issues• Decide in the light of the Head teacher’s recommendations whether you

have satisfactorily completed the induction period and inform all concerned of the decision

• Carry out observations of a random sample of NQTs• Provide guidance, support and assistance to schools on induction

The Role of the Appropriate Body

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What if things aren’t going to plan?

• Don’t suffer in silence– Talk to your mentor– Talk to your head– Talk to Ashok– Seek Union advice

• Procedure– School action plan– Monitoring visit(s) from Ashok– LA observation

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We are here to support you

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For more information:• The National College for Teaching and Leadership

www.nationalcollege.org.uk• DfE, www.education.gov.uk for:– Statutory Guidance on Induction for Newly Qualified

Teachers in England– Moved to www.gov.uk

• Professional Association (NUT, NASUWT, ATL etc)

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Professional Development Portfolio for Newly Qualified Teachers

www.schoolsupport.luton.gov.uk

• Click on Resources Section

• Search for NQT

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ContactsAshok TailorTeacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Managerashok.tailor@luton.gov.uk01582 548078

Jacky RichardsonTeacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Assistantjacky.richardson@luton.gov.uk01582 548013

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Have a Fantastic Year!

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NQTs in Luton

• Make the most of opportunities• Use the facilities• Talk to your peers• Observe good practice• Reflect• Keep records (portfolio)

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