Staff Induction
Aims:
- To help the new teacher to feel that he/she is a valuable member of staff with an important contribution to make, no matter how long or short his/her stay is in the college.
- To help new staff members become familiar with their surroundings and the day-to-day running of the college in order to carry out their work successfully.
Formation of policy:
The principal, deputy principals and the board of management shall formulate policy on induction of new staff members.
Implementation of policy:
The new staff member:
- Should be introduced when all the staff members are present
- Should be given a copy of the timetable, the college rules and practical advice on the day-to-day running of the college, disciplinary procedures, etc, by the relevant head of the department.
- Should be given a guided tour or the college
- Should be formally introduced to his/her classes (by the principal?)
- Should be given a list of class names and relevant information pertaining to particular students.
- Each new teacher will be provided with a mentor who will provide continuing help and support during the new teachers first year in the college.
- The principal, relevant department head, the social committee and all staff have a part to play in the integration of new staff members.
Monitoring procedure-
- The mentor, who shall report to the principal as required, shall monitor the operation of the policy.
Success criteria:
Success can be judged by direct feedback from the new staff members
Review procedures:
The principal, deputy principal shall review the policy annually, following feedback.