From September 2021 NQT mentors will have the recognition and support that the role merits. Up until now mentors have had little guidance on what the role should involve and have often found themselves serving their peers in an informal way.
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To aid with their continued professional development Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) have slightly different working conditions to other teachers.
As an NQT you are a qualified teacher on induction. You will probably be teaching many more face to face hours than you did during your training.
When you begin your NQT year, you are taking a big step up in the amount of face to face teaching you are doing, and the level of responsibility you hold.
Every teacher awarded qualified teacher status is required to complete an induction period. Here's our guide to completing it successfully.
Advice, tips and publications for newly qualified and trainee teachers on starting your teaching placement, lesson planning and behaviour management as well as frequently asked questions.
NEU advice regarding the completion of initial teacher training courses and inducation of newly qualified teachers during the coronavirus crisis.
This advice contains advice about health and safety matters which both newly qualified and student teachers should be aware of when entering the profession.
This guidance is aimed at new teachers and those returning to teaching service after a break. It explains the basics of the pay structure and gives advice on ensuring you are fairly paid and able to seek the most favourable use of pay discretions.
What to expect from classroom observations as a trainee teacher, including feedback, professional reviews and formal assessment meetings.
What you should know before you start your induction, the support you should expect during the induction programme, your timetable, raising concerns and professional development.
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