Selection and Induction of New Staff to Posts in Initial Teacher Training in Scotland

Summary

An account is provided of how one teacher training institution in Scotland appoints and inducts lecturing staff. The first part of the account describes institutional policy and is based on an interview with a senior administrator. The second part reflects institutional practice and is based on an interview with a member of staff on a short‐term contract six months after his appointment. While the actual process of selection corresponds with the formal there is a recognised need for development of induction arrangements.