In order to complete the induction period satisfactorily, a newly qualified teacher must demonstrate all of the following.
Professional Values and Practice
They continue to meet the requirements of the Professional Values and Practice section of the Standards for the Award of QTS, and build on these. Specifically, they:
- Seek and use opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards by sharing effective practice in the school.
Knowledge and Understanding
They continue to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Understanding section of the Standards for the Award of QTS, and build on these. Specifically, they:
- Show a commitment to their professional development by
- identifying areas in which they need to improve their professional knowledge, understanding and practice in order to teach more effectively in their current post, and
- with support, taking steps to address these needs.
Teaching
They continue to meet the requirements of the Teaching section of the Standards for the Award of QTS, and build on these by demonstrating increasing responsibility and professional competence in their teaching and when working with other adults, including parents. Specifically, they:
- Plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils in their classes with special educational needs, with or without statements, and in consultation with the SENCO contribute to the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of Individual Education Plans or the equivalent.
- Liaise effectively with parents or carers on pupils’ progress and achievements.
- Work effectively as part of a team and, as appropriate to the post in which they are completing induction, liaise with, deploy, and guide the work of other adults who support pupils’ learning.
- Secure a standard of behaviour that enables pupils to learn, and act to pre-empt and deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the behaviour policy of the school.