Induction appeals procedure

published:30 Mar 2009

If a newly qualified teacher (NQT) wishes to appeal against a decision of their employer that they have failed their induction period or that their induction period should be extended, they can appeal to the GTC.

The GTC has the following options:

• allow the appeal
• dismiss the appeal
• extend the induction for such a period as it thinks fit.

In determining upon an appeal, the appeal committee must decide whether it is satisfied that :

• the NQT has failed to meet the induction standards
• there was any defect in the induction process of sufficient importance so as to have seriously disadvantaged the NQT in meeting the standards
• there are any other special circumstances that justify the appeal being allowed, or the induction period being extended.

The NQT has the right to participate in the proceedings and to be represented. They  can also request that the appeal is determined without a hearing.