Qualified status – what it means

October 2011

PGCE…Secondary: After successful completion

of the of the Induction “year” QTS achieved. Qualified to teach 11-18.

FE/Post compulsory: Qualified to teach in post-compulsory education. Will achieve QTLS

The Induction Year During the year, all NQTs should receive

structured support from Induction tutors. This will include:

Regular meetings to monitor progress; (written half termly reviews are essential for secondary trained NQTs)

Lesson observations; Training.For secondary trained NQTs, a school-based

teaching period

The Induction YearAs NQTs you should: Reflect on and record evidence of your progress;

Take responsibility for your own professional development, but ensure you ask for help.

Register with GTC/IfL

(A report on progress against the Induction standards is completed and sent to HCC at the end of each term)

The Induction Year

Making the most of it….Support each otherLink up with ex-NQTsUse the training opportunities providedBeware the support that makes you feel

even more exhausted!Prioritise – you will not achieve

everything Year 2: Apply for Golden Hellos