School staff induction policy: examples

Compare your staff induction policy with examples from other primary, secondary and special schools.

Last reviewed on 29 July 2025
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Contents
  1. Primary schools 
  2. Secondary school
  3. Special schools
  4. Download our induction checklist

Primary schools 

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

  • New members of staff
  • Supply staff

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 

Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School in Tower Hamlets has a staff induction policy that sets out their personalised induction programmes for all employees, including volunteers, agency staff and governors.

The induction programme includes: 

  • Arrangements to welcome new staff and identify their needs
  • Introduction to key personnel
  • If appropriate, a tour of the school to answer questions and give information about the facilities 
  • A training and CPD timetable
  • A list of what training and resources should be included

Scroll down to 'staff related policies' on the school's policies page.

Secondary school

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