Early career teacher (ECT) induction: performance management and pay

Understand the types of formal and informal assessment you need to carry out during an ECT's induction, and actions to take if they're not progressing. Plus, find out about pay rises and appraisals after the induction periods ends.

Last reviewed on 23 January 2023
School types: All · School phases: All
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Contents
  1. Roles and responsibilities 
  2. Hold performance reviews and assessments throughout the induction period
  3. Provide extra support immediately if the ECT isn't progressing
  4. If an ECT fails induction or has it extended 
  5. After induction: pay rises and appraisals 

This article is:

For those in the pre-2021 cohort, take a look at our other article.

Roles and responsibilities 

Induction tutor  The tutor is expected to: Assess the ECT’s progress against the Teachers’ Standards through regular progress

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