The role of the Professional Mentor is to guide newly qualified teachers through the first year of teaching after gaining qualified teacher status (QTS) to become effective teachers - and to help them build upon on their skills from initial training. The aim should be to provide a strong base for career-long professional development through a personalised programme of professional guidance and support, together with assessment against national standards.
The role carries responsibilities but is at the same time very rewarding. The Professional Mentor has day to day responsibility for the NQT and will be one of the most significant influences on their development.
The purpose of this course is to offer Mentors a model for quality induction, through the delivery of an appropriate professional development plan which meets individual needs and National requirements, alongside a rigorous cycle of assessment and monitoring.