School staff induction policy: examples

Primary schools 

Stoke Primary School in Coventry has sections in its induction policy for:

• New members of staff
• Supply staff
• Governors (explaining that governor induction is covered by the governor induction policy)

For new teaching staff, the induction policy says that the school will:

• Go through and explain the staff handbook and induction process 
• Arrange a meeting with the headteacher
• Appoint a designated mentor 

Access the policy here.

Selston Church of England (CofE) Infant and Nursery School in Nottinghamshire has a staff induction policy that sets out key milestones for the induction programme. 

It explains that before starting, individuals will have:

• Meetings with staff that'll be key to their responsibilities 
• Received the following documents:
• Induction information
• Code of conduct 
• Key policies 
• Rotas
• Required information on pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), medical or dietary requirements 

Download the policy from the school's policies page.

Secondary school

Roles and responsibilities  Induction arrangements tailored by