Induction

The induction period lasts for one year [or the equivalent to a full year for part-time teachers] during which you will assessed against the new “Core” Professional Standards Framework. It is normal to commence your career on point 1 of the salary scale known as M1.

Click on the links below to find out information about your career path.

National Standards

• Professional Standards 
  Click on Core Standards for the induction year

Accreditation Process

• Guidance on the Induction Period
  from September 2007
• Steps to Successful Accreditation

Local CPD

• WSCC Induction Support
• WSCC Programme of CPD
• Diocese of Brighton and Arundel
• Diocese of Chichester

National CPD

• General Teaching Council [GTC] network for NQTs
• Teachers TV
• TDA
• Subject associations
• Specialist Schools

Accreditation Opportunities

• WSCC CPD Programme - click on your area of interest
• Education Guardian NQT Support
• GTCE
• Teacher Learning Academy
• Post Graduate Professional Development

Blue e portfolios

• BlueSky Education

Professional Associations

• Professional Associations and Networks 
• NQT Support in Schools 

For further information about career pathways for teachers please contact carolyn.gibbs@westsussex.gov.uk