2. Induction
• Where is stuff?
• First ever lesson with the kids- Help!
• What expectations should we give to the
students?
• Lessons on the system
• Get them familiar with specifications: GCSE and
BTEC
3. The Department
• Make NQTs
feel part of
the team
• Be positive
around them
• Encourage
staff room
time at lunch
• Encourage
the pub on a
Friday
4. The Technicians
• Show NQTs how the technicians like to receive
their requisitions
• Emphasise a positive relationship will be very
beneficial!
• Encourage trying out experiments first
5. Observations
• Regrettably, these are
extremely helpful
• One a half term, from
different members of
staff
• Be specific on how to
improve-
CONSTRUCTIVE
6. We would like to know…
• The structure of the year
• Key exams
• Coursework dates
• Expectations of marking
• Staff responsibilities
• Writing schemes of work
• Data
7. The Mentor
• Regular meetings, at least fortnightly
• Be positive!!! We are very sensitive beings
• Sometimes we just need to be told that we’re doing a
good job
• Help them identify weaknesses in teaching in order to
build on them
• Encourage cross-curricular observations of teachers
• Choose the right person
• Give some recommendations for filing of meeting
minutes, student info etc. Get this set up at the start of
the year
8. The HOD
• Always on your side
• Give expectations
• Be involved- show an interest
• NQTs will be keen- don’t overload them
• Some responsibilities are nice because they
can make NQTs feel important
