Eligible sessions completed as a qualified teacher in a maintained school or PRU in Wales can count towards statutory NQT induction.

To get started, you must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) as a school teacher and:

1. Submit the Induction as a Short-Term Supply Teacher Notification Form.

2. Record every eligible teaching session with the EWC.

3. Have your attendance verified by each school.

4. Maintain your Induction Profile through the Professional Learning Passport.

5. Record evidence against the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership.

The essentials:

• The standard induction period is three school terms, or the equivalent of 380 sessions.

• One full morning or afternoon equals one session.

• The appropriate body may reduce induction, but not below 110 sessions.

• Only work completed as a qualified teacher counts.

• Teaching assistant, learning support and cover supervisor work does not count.

• NQTs awarded QTS on or after 7 November 2022 normally have five years from the date QTS was awarded to complete induction. The appropriate body may agree an extension where there are good reasons.

For ad hoc supply, an official Induction Mentor is allocated through the statutory induction arrangements. For regular or eligible long-term employment, the school provides the required induction support.

Educators First works alongside this process. We help you find suitable teaching work and understand the practical steps, but we do not replace your official mentor, school, EWC or appropriate body.

For comprehensive information about NQT induction requirements in Wales, please visit the Education Workforce Council induction documentation.