An NQT’s Wish List

Cassandra Davis and Sarah Groves

Induction• Where is stuff?• First ever lesson with the kids- Help!• What expectations should we give to the

students?• Lessons on the system• Get them familiar with specifications: GCSE

and BTEC

The Department

• Make NQTs feel part of the team

• Be positive around them

• Encourage staff room time at lunch

• Encourage the pub on a Friday

The Technicians

• Show NQTs how the technicians like to receive their requisitions

• Emphasise a positive relationship will be very beneficial!

• Encourage trying out experiments first

Observations• Regrettably, these are

extremely helpful• One a half term, from

different members of staff

• Be specific on how to improve- CONSTRUCTIVE

We would like to know…

• The structure of the year• Key exams • Coursework dates• Expectations of marking• Staff responsibilities• Writing schemes of work• Data

The Mentor

• Regular meetings, at least fortnightly • Be positive!!! We are very sensitive beings• Sometimes we just need to be told that we’re doing a

good job• Help them identify weaknesses in teaching in order to

build on them• Encourage cross-curricular observations of teachers• Choose the right person• Give some recommendations for filing of meeting

minutes, student info etc. Get this set up at the start of the year

The HOD

• Always on your side• Give expectations• Be involved- show an interest• NQTs will be keen- don’t overload them• Some responsibilities are nice because they

can make NQTs feel important

3 words…

• Support• Support• Support