Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT)

Stockton schools will find all relevant statutory guidance, documentation and a range of resources to support the newly qualified teacher induction process on the NQT area within the Its Learning Platform.

If you work in a Stockton primary school you may already have access to Its Learning. If not please contact your school ICT Co-ordinator or Administrator.

Secondary teachers should contact the Workforce Development Team on 528840 or email childrens.workforcedevelopment@stockton.gov.uk to gain access to the platform.

Newly Qualified Teacher Induction Information

Induction for NQTs follows initial teacher training and the award of QTS. For teachers wishing to continue teaching in maintained schools or non-maintained special schools this is a mandatory requirement.

During the induction period new teachers have to demonstrate they have continued to meet the standards of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and meet all the core standards.

NQTs must have an individualised programme of support during their induction year from a designated induction tutor. This includes observation of the new teacher's teaching, watching more experienced teachers in different settings, and a professional review of progress at least every half term.

It is the responsibility of the head to ensure that the NQT does not teach more than 90 per cent of a normal timetable during the period, to allow their induction to take place.

The head is responsible with appropriate bodies (for maintained schools and non-maintained special schools this is the LA, and for independent schools, it is either any LA in England or a special body, the Independent Schools Council Teacher Induction Panel) and will make a final recommendation as to whether the new teacher has passed or failed. The appropriate body makes the final decision, and there is a right of appeal to the General Teaching Council for England (GTCE).