Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) are required to attend up to three different cluster meetings for the duration of their Droichead process.
Each cluster meeting is a forum where NQTs can discuss and seek clarification about the Droichead process and professional practice. NQTs are encouraged to ask questions, seek guidance, reflect upon particular challenges and share successes, ideas and experiences.
Cluster meetings are facilitated by experienced Droichead Induction Associates and provide avenues for both professional and personal support to NQTs. This shared-learning approach builds professional relationships, confidence and competence.
NQTs must complete their full cluster meeting requirement in line with the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025. NQTs must read this calendar in tandem with “Cluster Meetings: Important Information and Attendance Protocols”.
NQTs must apply for Droichead via the ‘My Registration’ portal on www.teachingcouncil.ie and receive a confirmation email from the Teaching Council prior to registering for Cluster Meeting 1 (CM 1).
NQTs are required to attend one cluster meeting (specific to their route of registration i.e., primary or post-primary) per term in sequential order for the duration of their Droichead process.
All NQTs must register with the Cluster Meeting Administration Hub before registering for CM 1.
Cluster Meeting 1
Registration for specific Cluster Meeting 1 dates and times for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) is now open.
Cluster Meeting 1 events commence week beginning September 30th in line with the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025.
Cluster Meeting 2
Registration for specific Cluster Meeting 2 dates and times for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) will open on January 2nd, 2025, at 8.30am.
Cluster Meeting 2 events will be facilitated online and will commence the week beginning January 13th in line with the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar. NQTs should select and book the CM 2 that they wish to attend via the Central Admin Hub. Please be assured that there will be adequate provision of cluster meetings to meet the demand in Term 2 and Term 3.