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Being a Teacher in Scotland

Probationer and Mentor Updates

August 2024

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Probationer Website

Access here: https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/probationers-acc

Additional Links:

Education Sharepoint (Accessible in school and from a chromebook): https://aberdeencitycouncilo365.sharepoint.com/sites/Network-EducationAberdeen
ACC Sharepoint (Whole Council, accessible in school or on chromebook): https://aberdeencitycouncilo365.sharepoint.com/
GTCS TIS Information: https://www.gtcs.org.uk/knowledge-base/sections/teacher-induction-scheme
CoreHR (Access payslips): https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_aberdp/cp_por_public_main_page.display_login_page
ServiceNow (Log an IT problem): https://acc.service-now.com/sp
Email HR: askhr@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Professional Learning�

Access here: https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/probationers-acc/professional-learning
Examples of Professional Learning: https://www.gtcs.org.uk/knowledge-base/articles/professional-learning-on-the-teacher-induction-scheme
Professional Learning schedule for TIS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJ9a65a0bpALBio4R3ObfT9Vc8XoTsfB/view
Mandatory Council Training: https://learn.aberdeencity.gov.uk/

Courses list here (Slide 4)
Council communications guide

CPD Archive - https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/probationers-acc/archivePL

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Practitioner Enquiry

Schedule of Practitioner Enquiry Inputs

Two online twilights (must attend both) – 9^th October, 11^th March
In-person collaborative sharing afternoon (must attend one) – 25^th and 26^th March

Previous Enquiry projects

https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/probationers-acc/practitioner-enquiry

Practitioner enquiry can be a process of investigation about aspects of practice, with a rationale and approach that can be explained or defended. The practitioner can then share their findings so they become more than reflection or personal enquiry.
In collaborative enquiry, the group shares a common research focus which they can investigate through different lenses to enhance knowledge for sharing within and beyond the group.
Format and Focus for Practitioner Enquiry is open and entirely flexible.

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GTCS Requirements

Full TIS Profile requirements for the year – Access here
Plan out your mentor meetings and observations using this template

Observations should follow a 3-weekly cycle:

Week 1 – Plan focus, Week 2 – Observe, Week 3 – Provide Feedback

You may wish to keep a written record of mentor meetings

Template is here
Probationers (not mentors) should write and add agenda to their GTCS Profile
Mentors may wish to keep their own record if required

Observations should be planned and given feedback using this format
Observation should be carried out by a variety of colleagues – HT, DHT, Teacher Regent, Mentor
A Lesson Plan should be provided for every formal observation – You may use your own format, or the one linked here

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Continued….

Good examples of IPDAP/PDAP – Access here
Personal details, Timetable, and IPDAP should be signed-off by mentors by the end of week 2 (30^th August).

Please check Timetable meets the GTCS requirements:

No more than 0.8FTE teaching contact – this will show as 80% on the timetable section
A minimum of 0.55 FTE in registration subject (12.5 hours)
Secondary – A requirement for certificated classes (SQA Awards, Nationals, or Highers)

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Support for Mentors�Important for Probationers too

Mentor Support - https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/probationers-acc/mentor-support
Early Progress Report – First check-point

Due Wednesday 2^nd October (2 observations to be completed by this date)
Form to complete here
Focus on GTCS Standards – Be Kind, Specific and Helpful

Observation Feedback – Example

What reports do I need to complete?

Key Strengths and Areas for Development report on GTCS profile

May wish to use this template and then copy and paste into profile

Interim 1 Profile (18/12), and Final Profile (28/05) (+Interim 2 if your probationer is CFC)

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