Management Information Sheet
Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Induction 2015-16
Norfolk Appropriate Body (NAB) continues to offer a service designed to attract Newly Qualified Teachers to the area, meet local need and give NQTs the best experience and support on offer. Please see our Service Provision 2015/16 for more information.
Recruitment of NQTs
Careful consideration should be taken before committing to recruiting an NQT. For example in Guidance for Recruiting NQTs it states: "Schools judged as 'requiring improvement' should consider carefully their capacity to support an NQT." See the Guidance document for other things to consider.
Registering Your NQT
All maintained schools who have appointed an NQT have a statutory obligation to appoint an Appropriate Body to monitor and accredit NQT Induction in accordance with statutory guidance 2.21 and 2.24.
"Failure to do so may delay the start and consequent completion of NQT induction."
Before you register your NQT
Please check the following:
- The NQT has QTS and is eligible to start induction
- The NQT's post is a suitable post in accordance with statutory guidance 2.17. This is particularly important for NQTs serving their induction in non-standard settings. Guidance for non-standard settings (e.g. Special Schools, PRU etc.) is downloadable from the Resources section on NQT Manager.
- Complete a self-assessment when recruiting an NQT or annually, whichever is most recent.
Support
We offer a programme of support for NQTs which includes three workshops: an introductory session, a well-being workshop and a plenary session for reflecting and CPD. Sessions are also run termly for mentors. All can be booked via NQT Manager. If you are unable to attend any of our sessions, please contact the team on 01603 307748 to make alternative provision.
Continued Professional Development (CPD) Opportunities
CPD opportunities for all teachers can be found on our new site www.s4s.norfolk.gov.uk.
As the named person for Norfolk Awarding Body, Denise Beckett is happy to answer any question you may have about NQT Induction: denise.beckett@norfolk.gov.uk