On average we employ around 300 Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) per year. If you are looking for a first teaching post, we hope that you will consider joining us. We greatly value the innovative new ideas and enthusiasm that NQTs contribute to the County and, in return, we work hard to provide a programme of support that gives you the best possible start in the profession.

Along with all other Local Authorities in England and Wales, Leicestershire is responsible for seeing that NQTs are supported through their induction period, which lasts 3 terms for someone on a full time contract. This is a responsibility we take very seriously.

As a Newly Qualified teacher Leicestershire you will:

Have a 10% reduction in your timetable
Be allocated an induction tutor. Typically a senior member of staff in the school who will have had the opportunity of training to support your induction. You may also be allocated a mentor to offer support and guidance on a more informal basis
Be expected to teach only in the phase or subjects for which you have been trained or applied for
Have access to a comprehensive programme of professional development activities to suit your needs
Receive regular feedback and support on your performance through a structured programme of monitoring and discussion to help you to reach the induction standard
Receive 10% planning, preparation and assessment time

You will be invited to attend a conference to welcome you to Leicestershire, when you can meet with other Newly Qualified Teachers and the support programme from the LA will be explained in more detail. We are also encouraging groups of schools to set up informal support networks on a local basis. Several areas of the county already have these and they are much valued by our new teachers.

In addition a wide range of subject based courses are made available throughout the year at both primary and secondary levels.

Specific courses for Newly Qualified Teachers in recent years have included Literacy and Numeracy for Key Stages 1 and 2, Behaviour Management, Catering for Children with Special Educational Needs, From Principles to Practice in the Foundation Stage, the Role of the Form Tutor, Residential Education and Becoming a Subject Leader. In addition, a wide range of subject-based courses are available at both primary and secondary levels.

NQT Recruitment

Leicestershire does not operate a ‘pool’ system for NQT recruitment. NQTs need to apply to individual schools/colleges in response to advertised vacancies.

Page Last Updated: 28 September 2009