STAFF INDUCTION POLICY

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1 Number: Status: FINAL Approval Date: 23 rd February 2016 Review Date: February 2019 Review Period: Three Years Requirement: Optional Delegation: Personnel Committee STAFF INDUCTION POLICY Introduction This policy applies to all employees; volunteers; agency staff and governors, who will receive a tailored induction program which will include appropriate information, training, observation, and mentoring. Safeguarding Children and Child Protection will feature prominently in every Induction Programme. The first weeks and months are vital to the success of any appointment. The arrangements made for introducing a new employee to the duties of the post, and to the school as a whole, provide the foundation for successful and safe contribution to the school. The Induction Programme is designed to help new employees become familiar with the requirements of their position and learn about the school culture, ethos and working practices effectively and efficiently so that they become knowledgeable and confident as quickly as possible. The Induction Programme should be cross- referenced to the NQT induction requirements and probationary periods for support staff, as appropriate. Aims of the Induction Programme: To provide information and training on the school s policies and procedures; To provide Child Protection training and assess its effectiveness; To enable the staff member to contribute to improving and developing the overall effectiveness of the school, raising pupil achievement, and meeting the needs of pupils, parents and the wider community; To contribute to the staff member s sense of job satisfaction and personal achievement; To explain the school s Code of Conduct to ensure that all staff, volunteers and governors new to the school understand what is expected of them at the school and gain support to achieve those expectations; To identify and address any specific training needs. Page 1 of 5

2 Continued.. The Induction Program will include: an induction checklist of the policies, procedures and training to be covered; an induction timetable; details of help and support available; details of other relevant individuals with responsibility for induction e.g. the designated mentor or supervisor; Policy Review This policy will be reviewed in line with changes to legislation and good practice requirements on a three yearly basis. Review Period Personnel Committee Board of Directors Three Years Next Review Date Review Date 17 th March 2014 N/A March 2016 Review Date Review Date 23 rd February 2016 N/A February 2019 Appendices: Appendix 1: Management and Organisation of Induction Appendix 2: The Induction Program Appendix 3: Induction Checklists Page 2 of 5

3 Appendix 1 Management and Organisation of Induction 1. Responsibility for Induction: Claire McIver is responsible for the induction of new teachers. Janine Butler is responsible for the induction of new learning support staff. Michelle Devine is responsible for the induction of new non-learning-based support staff. 2. The person responsible for induction should: Make arrangements to ensure that a new member of staff is sent their induction pack before they take up the position, along with other information relevant to their post. Ensure that immediate needs are identified, before taking up the position where possible; Make arrangements for the new member of staff to be welcomed on their first day and to take part in an induction meeting, along with their line manager. Provide a tour of the school and information about facilities, answering questions and giving practical advice; Introduce key personnel; Ensure that an Induction Programme is provided, delivered and evaluated. Page 3 of 5

4 Appendix 2 The Induction Programme The Induction Programme will be delivered by the induction mentor and line manager and coordinated by the person named below. The Induction Programme should be tailored to the specific individual. Areas which should be considered for each category of staff are set out below. These are not intended to be exhaustive and careful consideration should be given in relation to each post and the experience of the post holder. Teaching Staff: The Induction of all new teaching staff will be coordinated by Claire McIver. Schemes of work for subjects and year groups taught; School Brochure; Policy documents, including School Improvement/Development plan; Assessment advice, recording, reporting, resources and procedures; Class and set lists; Information on whole school and year group resources, including ICT; Timetables; SEN information; Learning Support Staff: The Induction of all new learning support staff will be coordinated by Janine Butler. School Brochure; Year group long-term schemes of work; Class and set lists; Information on whole school and year group resources, including ICT; Timetables; SEN information; Page 4 of 5

5 Appendix 2 Administrative Staff: The Induction of all new administrative staff will be coordinated by Michelle Devine. Policies relating to school administrative systems and procedures; Midday Supervisors/Cleaning/Caretaking/Kitchen Staff: The Induction of all new non-learning-based staff will be coordinated by Michelle Devine. Specific job related training, such as use of ladders, kitchen safety, behavior management, etc. Page 5 of 5