Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Education and Learning Directorate welcomed its new cohort of probationer teachers for 2 days of induction training prior to the start of the new term.
66 new teachers have joined Education and Learning Directorate this week.
A key part of the trainee induction scheme was a 2-day online induction with input from Education and Learning officers and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
Following the initial days, the new teachers will have an induction programme throughout the year including 4 training days and several twilight sessions. It is hoped that that this will move to a hybrid model of delivery as the session progresses. Last year all sessions were delivered digitally.
Councillor Jeff Leaver Chair of the Education and Learning committee said: “Starting a new career whilst we are still in a pandemic must be a daunting time, however we are ready to support our new probationers wholeheartedly and we look forward to welcoming them to the Council. We wish them all the best for rewarding careers that will have a positive impact on thousands of young people in the coming years.”
Councillor Ros Surtees, Vice Chair of the Education and Learning committee said: “Providing the best start in life for all our children is a priority of our Council and at a time where Education is striving to return to a sense of normality, it’s wonderful to welcome these new teachers into the region.”
