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

The Introduction to Induction Core Day is designed to introduce Early Career Teachers to the teaching profession in Northern Ireland, highlighting its unique characteristics, opportunities and challenges.  This event encourages participants to reflect on their personal values, aims and vision as emerging professionals, while building confidence in navigating their career journey through reflective practice.  ECTs will be familiarised with key resources and support systems available to them during their induction year.  The day also fosters a collaborative learning community where participants can share experiences and build meaningful professional connections.

Objectives

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

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

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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.