Further reading: Induction introduction

The purpose of the induction training programme is to introduce new teachers to the teaching profession and familiarise him or her with the job as a teacher and with the school environment. 

The induction training programme coincides with the new teacher’s probation period.

The induction training programme is delivered in three stages:

A preliminary two (2) day Induction programme offered by the SLTU in cooperation with TSC and hosted by the TTC on the teacher’s graduation from a teacher training college. The training covers introduction to the profession, the rights and responsibilities of teachers and the career prospects of a teacher.

A two (2) day induction training programme at the new teacher’s school developed by the TSC and delivered by the school. If possible, it might include a group of new teachers from a cluster of neighbouring schools.

An on-the-job mentoring programme by the school leader and a senior teacher assigned as the new teacher’s mentor. This is a follow up of student practice.

Who is responsible

Teaching Service Commission 

Determines the rules and framework for Induction Training

Provides overall management of induction training in schools

Provides a two (2) day standard induction training programme to be delivered at and by the school.

Teacher Training Colleges and Sierra Leone Teachers’ Union 

Hosts the SLTU and TSC two (2) days’ induction training programme

Involved in preparation and delivery of the training programme.

Schools

Delivers the two (2) day induction training programme for newly employed teachers

Provides mentoring and supervision during the probation.