Strand A: School-based Induction

“There are two key strands of the Droichead process as an integrated induction framework for newly qualified teachers (NQTs). The first strand is a school-based induction one (Strand A), through which the NQT is supported by experienced colleagues” (Teaching Council, 2017, p.3).

NQTs are always central to the Droichead process. Their needs, throughout the process, should be identified by them, following individual reflection and or collective reflection with the PST.

As stated by an NQT in the DEEPEN Report: “I found observing other teachers and seeing their professionalism and love of teaching inspiring” (Uí Choistealbha & Ní Dhuinn, 2021, p.92).

Preparing for an NQT

PST Initial Meeting

Droichead – Initial Professional Support Team Meeting Sample Agenda – Primary Download

Droichead – Key Steps – Primary

Droichead – Standards and Induction Plan Sample – Primary

Droichead – Standards and Induction Plan Blank Template – Primary Download

Droichead – Sample NQT Induction Policy – Primary Download

Droichead – PST and NQT Roles and Responsibilities – Primary Download

PST and NQT(s) Initial Meeting

Droichead – Outline Plan Calendar Template (with no key) – Primary – 2024.2025 Download

Droichead – Outline Plan Calendar Template (with key) – Primary – 2024.2025 Download

Droichead – Outline Plan Sample Calendar – Primary – 2024.2025

Droichead – Initial Meeting between PST and NQTs – Sample Agenda-Primary Download

Droichead – Welcome Pack Template – Primary Download

PST and Whole School Staff

Droichead – Information Session Whole School – Primary –

Engaging in the Process

Recording the Process

Droichead – Standards and Induction Plan Sample – Primary

Droichead – Standards and Induction Plan (Blank Template) – Primary Download

Droichead – Observation OF the NQT (Blank Template) – Primary Download

Droichead – Observation OF the NQT (Sample) – Primary

Droichead – Record Keeping and the Droichead Process – Suggested Records – Primary

Droichead – NQT Observing Experienced Teacher (Blank Template) – Primary Download

Supporting the NQT

Droichead – Classroom-Observation Toolkit – Primary

Droichead – Draft Planning and Preparation Toolkit – Primary

Droichead – Classroom Management Toolkit – Primary

Information for the NQT

Droichead – My Professional Support Team (PST) – Primary Download

Useful Documents

Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers (Teaching Council, 2016)

Droichead: The Integrated Professional Induction Framework (Teaching Council, 2017)

Registration Handbook 2024/2025 (Teaching Council, 2024)

Post-qualification Professional Practice Procedures and Criteria 2024/2025 (Teaching Council, 2024)

Post-qualification Professional Practice Conditions – Transitionary Arrangements 2024/2025 (Teaching Council, 2024)

Droichead Quality Assurance Report (Teaching Council, 2022)