Currambine Primary School
Teacher Induction Policy
Rationale
An effective induction program ensures new staff members gain an
understanding of our School’s ethos, goals, policies and procedures. The
induction of new staff is essential to support the School’s strategic direction,
collaborative structure and pedagogical practices.
Policy
Currambine Primary School provides all newly appointed teachers with a formal
induction that introduces them to the Education Department and School site.
Guidelines
• All staff will participate in an induction process with their team leader
within the first three months of employment.
• Staff should be taken on a worksite orientation tour to:
- Familiarise themselves with the grounds
- Introduce themselves to work colleagues
- Visit Library and resource store rooms
- Familiarise themselves with teachers of specialist rooms/facilities
• A new staff member should be paired with a mentor colleague to support
their transition into the school. The mentor will act as a supportive
colleague and a ‘go to’ person for the new staff member.
• A meeting will be scheduled between the Associate Principal and the
new staff member to discuss items listed on the Teacher Induction
Checklist. Multiple meetings may be staggered over the term to address
the items on the checklist. The new staff member and team leader
should sign and date the document for storage on the inductee’s
personal file. All new staff will be provided with an Induction Booklet.
• New staff entering a new class should have pre-ordered stock and
stationery available. This will be managed by the appropriate Associate
Principal.
• It is recommended that all employees new to the Department of
Education complete the following online training
Accountable and Ethical Decision Making
Child Protection and Abuse Prevention
Workforce Induction
Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation
Records Management
Currambine Primary School
Teacher Induction Checklist
Teacher: _______________________ Date: ______________
Associate Principal Mentor Teacher
Name: _________________________ Name: _________________________
Week 1 – 2 Tick Week 1 – 2 Tick
1.0 Appoint mentor teacher 1.0 School based policies practices
2.0 Our Educator Values and Behavioural 1.1 Photocopying
Norms
1.2 Teacher Relief / Schrole Cover
3.0 Communication
1.3 Student Attendance
3.1 Staff newsletter/Connect/email
1.4 Support Programs
communication
1.5 Support Staff
3.2 Nobody Told Me
1.6 DOTT
3.3 Term Planner
1.7 Diary
3.4 Professional Learning Communities/
Staff Meetings/Committees 1.8 Social Issues
3.5 PA Announcement Book
4.0 Medication Policy 2.0 School Tour
5.0 Sun Protection Policy
Follow Up Follow Up
Associate Principal Mentor Teacher
Name: _________________________ Name: _________________________
Week 3 - 7 Tick Week 3 - 7 Tick
3.0 School Based Curriculum & Pedagogies 3.0 School Based Curriculum & Pedagogies
3.1 Business Plan 3.1 Operational Plans
3.2 Whole School Literacy Approach 3.2 Literacy Resources - Intranet
3.3 Whole School Numeracy Approach 3.3 Numeracy Resources - Intranet
3.4 Planning Expectations/DWP 3.4 Intranet - Resources
3.5 Assessment Policy 3.5 Assessment Tools – Intranet
3.6 Reporting Policy 3.6 SAER Processes – Intranet
3.7 Students at Educational Risk Policy 3.7 Digital Learning
3.8 Positive Behaviour Support 3.8 Positive Behaviour Support
4.0 School Policy and Procedures
4.0 School Policy and Procedures 4.1 Assemblies/Chronicle Articles
4.1 School Finance – Purchasing 4.2 Class Notes
Requests
4.3 Excursion Policy
4.2 Excursion Policy
4.4 Reporting Policy
4.3 Crisis Management Policy
4.4 Performance Management Policy
4.5 Evacuation Policy
4.6 Working Alone Policy
Follow Up Follow Up
Associate Principal Mentor Teacher
Name: _________________________ Name: _________________________
Week 8 - 10 Tick Week 8 - 10 Tick
5.0 Department Protocols 5.0 Provision of Ongoing Support as
required
5.1 OSH Policy – note employee
obligations in policy
5.2 OSH Representative
5.3 Staff Code of Conduct
5.4 Employee Complaint Policy
5.5 Grievance Procedure
5.6 Graduate Allowances
Follow Up Follow Up
Associate Principal Mentor Teacher
Week Three Term Two Week Three Term Two
6.0 Final Check In 6.0 Final Check In
Teacher: ____________________ Date: ___________________
Mentor Teacher: ____________________ Date: ___________________
Associate Principal: _____________________ Date: ___________________
