A) Outline the Roles of Principal, Mentor and Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT)

St. Colman’s N.S. Roll No. 20353v

Induction of NQT Policy

Introduction

The staff in St. Colman’s N.S., strive to encourage, motivate and support each other and all pupils in the school on a daily basis in a positive way. We aim to create a positive environment throughout the school in order to promote learning. This is reflected in the school motto “Mol an OigeagusTiocfaidhSi.” The school community aim to continue to in this motto in welcoming and motivating any new members on the staff, with particular attention to nurture and encourage any newly qualified teachers who may work as part of our school community as they begin their profession in teaching.St. Colman’s N.S. operates a mentoring system when a NQT enters on the staff. A member of staff has recently completed the Mentoring Programme with NIPT.

The purpose of this policy is to:

A) Outline the roles of Principal, Mentor and Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT)

B) Outline School expectations of NQT

C) NQT Welcome Pack.

Role of the Principal

To brief the NQT on the nature and purpose of the inductionwithin the school.
To outline at the initial meeting the roles of mentor, NQT and Principal.
To consult with mentor and NQT regarding the induction plan.
To support the mentor and NQT/s
To attend NIPT professional development for principals.
To brief school staff, parents and Board of Management on the nature and purpose of the school’s involvement with NIPT
To liaise with the mentor and NQT regarding inputs at staff meetings on the induction programme.
To inform the Inspector when substitution cover for school based induction activities is being availed of.
To keep copies of timetables and induction plans when substitute cover is being availed of as part of school based mentoring and induction.
To oversee the planning and preparation for teaching and learning by NQT’s and put arrangements in place to support same.
To develop a whole-school policy on induction.

Role of the Mentor

To provide personal, professional and pedagogical support for the NQT
To co-ordinatethe induction plan and induction activitiesin collaboration with the Principal and the NQT.
To attend mentor professional development, where possible.
To liaise with the principal in providing short updates at staff meetings on the process of induction of NQT’s.
To liaise with the other staff members in relation to opportunities for the NQT to visit their classrooms and work alongside them.
To enable and empower the NQT to seek/source answers to questions.
To establish clear boundaries for the mentor-NQT relationship.
To clarify school policies and procedures for the NQT.
To work in partnership with the NQT in the classroom e.g. observing and giving feedback.
Where practical, to liaise with other schools in the area for the purposes of observing and sharing practice.
To provide support for planning and preparation for teaching and learning by NQT.
To accept and give feedback in a constructive, open and professional manner.
To engage in action planning with NQT.
To adopt a professional approach at all times.

Role of NQT

To reflect on and evaluate practice with regard to The Teaching Council’s Code of Professional Conduct.
To be aware of the continuum of professional development and his/her own responsibilities therein.
To participate fully in the school’s induction programme and to undertake the elements of the programme.
To work in partnership as part of the school team.
To be fully cognisant of the duty of care to all pupils in the school.
To accept responsibility for seeking help and advice.
To maintain the school’s professional ethos in term of appearance and conduct.
To learn from the established good practice of teachers in the school and/or elsewhere.
To consider the professional feedback of the principal, mentor and other staff who advise about teaching and learning.
To be thoroughly prepared for all lessons and to have long and short term planning available and up to date.
To be aware of all school policies.
To accept and give feedback in a constructive, open and professional manner.
To attend professional development sessions and contribute to group learning by participating fully.

School Expectations of NQT

To maintain a high level of professionalism throughout the school community.
To teach all areas of the curriculum to the relevant class to a high standard.
To have all long term and short term planning available and up to date upon request by principal, mentor and inspector.
To promote a positive learning environment for pupils.
To engage in positive and constructive meetings with mentor and/or principal.
To be open to observation and feedback by mentor and/or principal.
To have the confidence to ask mentor/staff/principal for help and/or advice.
To participate fully in school based activities and play an active role in the school community.

NQT Welcome Pack

School:______

Chairperson's Name:______

Inspector's Name:______

Class:______Year:______

Other teachers working with pupils in this class

Name(s) / Role

Staff List

Teachers / Post / Class(es)

Support Staff

Name(s) / Duties

Other Staff

Category / Name / Room
INTO Staff Representative
Designated Liaison Person
Mentor

School Calendar / Dates for your Diary

Event / Date

Daily Arrangements

Event / Time / Arrangements
Arrival of Pupils
Coffee Break - Arrangements for Teachers' Break / Time
Coffee Break - Arrangements for Pupil Supervision / Time
Lunch Break - Arrangements for Teachers' Lunches / Time
Lunch Break - Arrangements for Milk, Meals etc. / Time
Lunch Break - Arrangements for Pupil Supervision / Time
Wet Days Arrangements
Access to toilets during lunch break
Accidents / Minor injury:
Serious Injury:
Reporting:
Pupil Illnesses
Finish time for Infant Classes / Time
Arrangements for escorting Infants off the premises / Time
Finish Time for other pupils / Time
Arrangements for escorting pupils off the premises, bus collection times etc. / Time
After school activities
if applicable / Time
Homework Policy
Journal, weekend homework…
Recommended times per class group / Jun Infants
Sen Infants
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Health & Safety Issues
Essentials / Complete statement available in…
Arrangements for children being collected during school time
Policies and Practices / Code of Behaviour
Partnership in our school / Parents – their involvement in activities
Your Pupils / Class/Group / Name
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Class Roll
Procedures for Calling
Recording Absences
Procedures
Daily Attendance Procedures for Collection of Numbers
Information from previous teacher How to access files and where files are stored
Classroom Rules/Routines and Systems
Procedures when leaving the classroom
SNA/others
Who to call on for immediate advice, help etc.
Materials/resources available for the teacher
Location and access arrangements