Introduction to Induction Core Day - ECT Professional Learning (Nursery, Primary & Post-Primary)

Target audience:  Early Career Teachers undertaking Induction

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2026-2027 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event.  

About this event

The Introduction to Induction Core Day provides Early Career Teachers with an initial grounding in the Induction process, including the Induction Action Planning approach that supports the beginning of professional learning during the first year of teaching.  The day emphasises the GTCNI Values and Competences as the foundation for professional identity, reflective practice and ongoing development. The day signposts ECTs to key resources and support systems available to them during their induction year.  The event also fosters a collaborative learning environment that strengthens professional understanding and builds confidence to begin the induction action‑planning process.

Objectives

By the end of this session, Early Career Teachers will be able to:

• develop understanding of the Induction process and the Induction Action Planning approach;

• recognise the role of the GTCNI Values and Competences in shaping professional identity and reflective practice;

• become familiar with key resources and support systems available during the Induction year; and

• build confidence to begin the induction action‑planning process within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Dates currently open for booking

You need only select one date from the options available.

Time

9.30 am - 3.30 pm

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.  Special Schools Only:  Please code to EA-V In-service training (quoting EA ECT event) on NISTR.

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Registered Induction ECTs working in special schools or specialist provision settings in mainstream schools

Please note that there is a dedicated Introduction to Induction Core Day for ECTs working in special schools or specialist provision settings in mainstream schools.

Course ID: 2760  

Date:  6 November 2026

If you are unable to attend this date, you may wish to book onto one of these sessions instead.

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

This professional learning opportunity aims to support the development of the following GTCNI competences:

GTCNI Competence No 1

Teachers should demonstrate that they understand and uphold the core values and commitments enshrined in the Council’s Code of Values and Professional Practice.

GTCNI Competence No 2

Teachers will have developed a knowledge and understanding of contemporary debates about the nature and purposes of education and the social and policy contexts in which the aims of education are defined and implemented.

GTCNI Competence No 13

Teachers will have developed a knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework pertaining to education and schooling and their specific responsibilities emanating from it.

GTCNI Competence No 18

Teachers will manage their time and workload effectively and efficiently and maintain a work/life balance.