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A Big and Very Warm Welcome to Luton NQT INDUCTION

Ashok Tailor Teacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Manager Jacky Richardson Teacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Assistant. A Big and Very Warm Welcome to Luton NQT INDUCTION. Luton Borough Council. The school structure: 6 nursery 9 Infants +10 Juniors 26 primary

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A Big and Very Warm Welcome to Luton NQT INDUCTION

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  1. Ashok TailorTeacher Recruitment and Workforce Development ManagerJacky RichardsonTeacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Assistant

  2. A Big and Very Warm Welcome to Luton NQT INDUCTION

  3. 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

  4. Why be an NQT in Luton? • 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

  5. 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

  6. What does being an‘NQT’ mean? • 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

  7. 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!’

  8. So what do I have to do? • 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

  9. What does the school do? • 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

  10. The Role of the Appropriate Body • 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

  11. 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

  12. We are here to support you

  13. 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)

  14. Professional Development Portfolio for Newly Qualified Teachers www.schoolsupport.luton.gov.uk • Click on Resources Section • Search for NQT

  15. Contacts Ashok TailorTeacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Manager ashok.tailor@luton.gov.uk 01582 548078 Jacky RichardsonTeacher Recruitment and Workforce Development Assistant jacky.richardson@luton.gov.uk 01582 548013

  16. Have a Fantastic Year!

  17. 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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