As an ECT am I subject to a school’s appraisal process?
No, as an ECT you are not subject to a school’s appraisal process, you are only required to complete the Statutory Induction process. You are expected to progress through the pay scale as part of your statutory induction and not in response to a performance appraisal.
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Can I as an ECT be asked to cover other teachers?
ECTs are subject to the same conditions as other teachers, however you should only be used for cover in exceptional circumstances. You should not be asked to cover in your PPA or ECT time and schools should be mindful of your level of experience and skill.
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Can I take on additional responsibilities during my Induction period?
Can I take on additional responsibilities during my Induction period?
You should not take on additional responsibilities in Year 1. If the school feel in year 2 you have the strength, capacity, experience and level of skill to start to take on an additional responsibility in Year 2 then we would strongly advise that you shadow a current leader within a role rather than taking complete responsibility.
However again, this would be a discussion you, and the school would need to have. In primary it is common for an ECT to take the lead of a subject. This is fine however the main focus should still be on you meeting the Teachers Standards and ensuring you still have your statutory entitlements.
Adding to your workload could put you at risk.
Care should be taken to ensure you are not put in a position where you may risk not meeting the standards. By asking you to take on additional responsibilities you may jeopardise your chance of completing your Induction successfully. If you require any additional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the Appropriate Body Lead for further guidance.
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Do I need to keep a file of evidence to show how I am meeting the Teachers’ Standards?
No, there is no requirement for you to keep a file of evidence. We would suggest that ECTs do keep a record for themselves of where they can find documents that would evidence them consistently meeting standards over the Induction period.
Schools should be mindful of the workload of ECTs, and this should be done in the least burdensome way possible. You should make use of the documents that you regularly use a part of your day-to-day practise. If you do move schools during your Induction period, it will be useful for you to take copies of documents that would provide evidence if asked for by the new school.
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If I fail my Induction, can I redo the Induction year?
No, you can’t. If you complete the induction period but fail to meet all standards, you do not lose their QTS, but you cannot legally be employed in a maintained school. You could maybe only work in Academies, free schools or private schools dependent upon each schools’ policies.
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What happens with my induction time completed, if I wish to leave my post/school during my induction period?
When you leave a post after completing one term or more of your ECT induction the Induction Tutor or headteacher is expected to complete an interim assessment.
Ideally, this is expected to take place before you leave your post to ensure that your progress and performance since the last assessment are captured so this can be taken with you and counted towards your induction.
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What if I have a concern regarding my induction in my school – What should I do?
Where you have a concern regarding your induction in your school: it is normally expected that you would raise any concerns about your induction with your induction tutor or mentor within school in the first instance.
If the matter is not resolved, you may wish to notify Manor Teaching School Hub by contacting Ceri Porter cporter@manorteachingschoolhub.com and we will investigate the issues raised.
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What is and what is not included in terms of absence for an ECT?
All absences, including jury service, are counted. If absence is over 30 days in one year, then your induction must be extended by the aggregate total of days absent, with the exception of statutory maternity leave, statutory paternity leave, shared parental leave, statutory adoption leave, parental bereavement leave, and carer’s leave.
If you're unsure, always refer to your school's absence policy or contact your HR department for guidance.
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