Induction Policy for New Staff

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1 Ealing Independent Cllege Inductin Plicy fr New Staff The plicy applies t the whle schl Created August 2016 Annual Review 1

2 Cntents Intrductin... 3 Inductin Respnsibilities... 4 Inductin Pathway

3 Inductin Plicy fr New Staff Intrductin Inductin is the effective intrductin f a clleague t his r her rle within the schl. This plicy is intended fr all teaching and nn-teaching staff and, where applicable, vlunteers. It is als fr the use f emplyees returning after a perid f absence, including maternity and paternity leave. All staff and new staff are invited t help shape the prgramme f supprt t ensure that it meets nt nly the gvernment s guidelines but als serves t meet cmmn and individual needs f the schl s emplyees. The cmments f new and existing staff are welcmed, t help shape future inductin prcedures. It is the schl s aim that staff enjy their time at the schl, find it stimulating and wrthwhile and feel that they are members f a successful and hardwrking team. The schl aims t enable staff t achieve a high standard f perfrmance within the shrtest pssible time and t be familiar with the targets and bjectives f the schld develpment plan. The schl s inductin prcedures are designed t help t make this happen. The schl recgnises that pupils achieve mst frm a wellinfrmed, highly mtivated staff. New staff will be supprted during their inductin perid, which will vary accrding t the rle and experience f each member f staff. The aim f this inductin plicy is t ensure that the inductin prgramme cvers all the required tpics and enables new staff t assimilate infrmatin abut the schl and its wrking practices as quickly and easily as pssible. The inductin prgramme shuld enable new staff t cntribute t the maintenance f high standards f perfrmance and supprt strngly the aims and eths f the schl. The duties f a member f staff can be divided int three key areas: Academic, Pastral and Extra- Curricular. Inductin n the academic/extra-curricular side will be under the directin f the Principal r Directr f Studies, althugh the Head f Department will be invlved if yu are nt a head f department. The Vice-Principal (Pastral) will be respnsible fr safeguarding, health and safety and frm teacher respnsibilities. Inductin is the beginning f a prcess f nging prfessinal develpment, t which the schl is thrughly cmmitted. This includes t prvisin f supprt, training, appraisal and pprtunities fr career develpment. The specific aims f the schl s inductin f new staff are: T ensure and understanding f the schl s aims and eths and hw they impact n the implementatin f schl plicy T prvide the individual with relevant schl infrmatin. T ensure effective implementatin f schl plicies and prcedures T ensure an understanding f safeguarding, bth in terms f natinal requirements and als their implementatin in the schl T ensure implementatin f the schl s health and safety rutines and requirements T identify the rle the individual will play within the schl. T learn mre abut the individual and his r her immediate lng term prfessinal needs and aspiratins. T explain what the schl can and will d t help the individual make an effective cntributin t the schl. 3

4 Inductin Respnsibilities It is the Vice-Principal (Pastral) wh has verall respnsibility t ensure each new member f staff receives his r her inductin entitlement. The Vice-Principal is als DSL and senir husemistress. Each new member f staff is assigned an inductin mentr t help them accmplish the requirements f the jb. Mentrs will be chsen in relatin t the nature f the appintment. All staff share a crprate respnsibility twards new members f staff t make them aware f day-t-day rutines and prcedures. It is in everybdy s interest that each member f staff is able t cntribute twards the fulfilment f ur schl aims. Mentring is the supprt, advice and guidance prvided fr clleagues t enable the develpment their expertise in their new rle in rder t becme a cnfident team member. Allcatin f mentrs will generally be accrding t the fllwing table: New staff member NQT Teacher/HD Vice-Principal/DS Huse tutr/bading huse staff Office Staff Cleaners Allcated mentr Directr f Studies Directr f Studies Principal Husemaster/mistress Office Manager Office manager Inductin Pathway The fllwing describes what new staff can nrmally expect by way f inductin. All new teaching and nn-teaching staff will participate in the schl s inductin prcess. The level f supprt prvided will be tailred t the new member f staff s rle within the schl and prir knwledge and experience and will be agreed during inductin. The milestnes f inductin include: Frm applicatin fr the pst until immediately prir t starting: Receipt f jb descriptin and persn specificatin Receipt f details f schl s aims and eths Gain an understanding f the pst thrugh interview activities Agreement f cntract and salary Familiarisatin time in schl, where pssible, fr teaching staff, spending time in schl Handver frm previus pst hlder Meeting with a senir member f staff t discuss rle and duties. Infrmal pprtunity t meet staff and pupils. Cmpletin f pre-appintment dcumentatin Undertaking and additinal training requirements, which may include safeguarding, first aid and fd handling Infrmatin n additinal expectatins, including attendance at parent cnsultatin meetings, evening and weekend events and functins, residential trips etc. Infrmatin n schl dress cde fr staff 4

5 Immediately prir t starting: Frmal meeting with appinted mentr, Vice-Principal (pastral) and any ther staff central t the new member f staff s respnsibilities Receipt f inductin dcumentatin/handbk Receipt f the schl s emplyment manual and staff cde f cnduct Receipt and discussin f key schl plicies, which must include thse cvering: Safeguarding, (including e-safety, mbile phnes and cameras, use f reasnable frce) Academic/ Curriculum Plicy Prgress, Target Setting, Tracking and Reprting Plicy Teaching and Learning Plicy Special educatinal needs disability and learning supprt plicy Safeguarding summary leaflet Keeping Children Safe in Educatin Health and Safety Fire preventin, fire safety and fire evacuatin prcedures First aid prcedures and the prcedures fr the administratin f medicatin Whistleblwing Equality plicy Behaviur management and Pastral Care Anti-bullying Plicy Critical Incident Educatinal Visits Plicy Admissins and equal pprtunities plicy Risk assessment IT Acceptable Use and Scial Medica plicy STAFF Duty, assembly and ther rtas Schl security prcedures Briefing, as required, n any pupils with particular SEND issues r medical and dietary requirements Infrmatin n general tpics, including Member f staff s schl address Dr cdes and security infrmatin Staff tilets and prvisin fr string persnal belngings Prtective clthing and persnal equipment, where the rle requires this Car parking and n-site vehicle mvement By the end f the first week: Further discussin t cnfirm understanding f schl plicies New member f staff signs t cnfirm having read and understd relevant schl plicies, always t include: Safeguarding Plicy Keeping Children Safe In Educatin Health and safety plicy Fllwing n frm this initial perid, there will be regular pints f cntact between the new member f staff and his r her mentr and appraiser. 5