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 first and foremost 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 and Ní Dhuinn, 2021, p.92).

Preparing for an NQT
PST Initial Meeting
Droichead – Blank Induction Plan – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – PST Role and Agreed Responsibilities Blank Template – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Sample Induction Plan – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Suggested Records – Post-primary
Droichead – Initial Professional Support Team (PST) Meeting Agenda – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Welcome Pack Template – Post-primaryDownload
PST and NQT(s) Initial Meeting
Droichead – PST and NQT Initial Meeting Draft Agenda – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Needs Analysis for the NQT – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Sample Calendar – Post-primary-2024.2025 Download
Droichead – Sample Outline Plan – Post-primary
Droichead – A Quick Reference Guide for Newly Qualified Teachers NQTs – Post-primary
Droichead – Outline Plan Templates – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – PST and NQT Role and Suggested Responsibilities – Post-primaryDownload
PST and Whole School Staff
Droichead Information Session – Post-primary – 2024.2025
Droichead – School Website Blurb – Post primaryDownload
Droichead – Sample School Induction Policy – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – A Guide for Senior Management – Post-primary
Engaging in the Process
Recording the Process
Droichead – Blank Induction Plan – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Sample Induction Plan – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Suggested Records – Post-primary
Droichead – Observation Templates – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Induction Resources – Post-primaryDownload
Supporting the NQT
Droichead – Sample Calendar – Post-primary 2024.2025Download
Droichead – PST and NQT Initial Meeting Draft Agenda – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Blank Induction Plan – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Sample Outline Plan – Post-primary
Droichead – Supporting Newly Qualified Teachers NQTs in relation to Parent Teacher Meetings PTM – Post-primary
Droichead – Framework for Challenging Conversations – Post-primary
Droichead – Planning Toolkit – Post-primaryDownload
Droichead – Droichead Standards – Post-primary
Droichead – Professional Conversations Suggested Topics – Post-primary
Reviewing the Process
Droichead – Review and Reflection Template – Post-primaryDownload
The Teaching Council: Useful Documents

Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers – 2016

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Droichead: The Integrated Professional Induction Framework – 2017

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Registration Handbook – 2024/2025

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Post-qualification Professional Practice Procedures and Criteria – 2024/2025

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Post-qualification Professional Practice Conditions – Transitionary Arrangements – 2024/2025

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Droichead Quality Assurance Report – 2022

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