Conquering Your Induction: 3 Must-Have Documents for NQTs

Published on: Monday, 6th Oct 2025

Conquering Your Induction: 3 Must-Have Documents for NQTs

Congratulations, you’ve made it! The university assignments are in, the cap and gown are packed away, and you’re officially a Newly Qualified Teacher. A massive well done from all of us at Excell Supply!

That post-uni excitement is probably mixed with a hint of “Okay, what’s next?” especially when it comes to starting your induction year as a supply teacher. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. To help you get a running start and feel less like you’re juggling paperwork and more like the amazing teacher you are, we’ve got three essential documents you can download today.

Think of this as your induction year starter pack. Getting these sorted now will make the whole process smoother as you begin working in schools across North Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire, and the Wirral.

Your Induction Toolkit: The Downloads

Here’s a quick breakdown of what they are and why they’re so important:

1. Induction as a Short-Term Supply Teacher Notification Form

  • What it is: This is the official form that lets the appropriate body (like the EWC in Wales) know that you’re starting your induction period.
  • Why you need it: Think of it as raising the official “I’m starting!” flag. It gets the ball rolling and ensures all the valuable experience you’re about to gain counts towards your final sign-off. No form, no official start!

2. NQT Induction Briefing

  • What it is: This is your instruction manual, your guide, your “read-before-you-begin” bible for the induction meetings.
  • Why you need it: It’s the document that demystifies the entire induction process. It outlines the standards, what’s expected of you, and how the assessment works. Reading this beforehand is like getting the answers to the test before you even start the class – it prevents surprises and helps you feel confident from day one.

3. Record of Attendance as a Short-Term Supply Teacher

  • What it is: Exactly what it says on the tin! This is your personal logbook to meticulously track the days and sessions you work in different schools.
  • Why you need it: This document is your evidence. It’s the crucial proof required to show you’ve completed the necessary number of sessions to pass your induction. Keep it safe, fill it in diligently, and future you will be very, very grateful!

Why Download Them Now?

Having these documents already reviewed and understood will put you miles ahead. You’ll feel more organised, less stressed, and walk into your placements looking like the prepared, professional teacher you are.

Ready to Get Started?

You can download all three essential documents directly above by clicking the title.

The team at Excell Supply is here to support you every step of the way, not just with finding you fantastic placements but with navigating the admin side of things too. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Welcome to the best job in the world. You’ve got this!

Best wishes,

The Team at Excell Supply

 

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