Introduction to Induction Core Day - ECT Professional Learning

Target audience:  Early Career Teachers completing Induction

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2025-2026 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event.  

About this event

Aims

• To introduce ECTs to the teaching profession in Northern Ireland, including its unique characteristics and challenges.

• To provide opportunities for ECTs to explore their values, aims and visions for themselves as teachers.

• To empower ECTs to navigate their professional journey effectively, starting from a strong foundation of reflective practice.

• To familiarise ECTs with essential resources to support their induction and the support systems available to them.

• To provide the opportunities for each locality group to suggest ideas for the programme.

• To build a community of learning where participants can share experiences.

Objectives

• Understand how their own unique vision for learners aligns with their values as a teacher and how it impacts in the classroom and on learners. 

• Understand the key professional competences for teachers in Northern Ireland. 

• Navigate the EA’s Induction website and be familiar with its supporting resources. 

Time

9.30 am - 3.30 pm

This face-to-face professional development opportunity is offered in each locality/region.  You need only select one date from the options available.

Introduction to Induction Core Day (Target Audience:  Nursery/Primary/Special)

Introduction to Induction Core Day (Target Audience: Post-Primary/Special)

Substitute cover is available for the release of ECTs working in schools (excludes Independent Schools).  Monies in relation to sub cover will be issued to schools after teacher has attended event.  Schools advised to code to Miscellaneous School Charge/Cost on NISTR.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly when registering.

Event Closing Dates:  One week before the date of each event listed.