Reducing Turnover Through Effective Staff Induction
I discuss the importance of having an effective staff induction process at international schools. I talk about key elements to focus on, including:
Pre-arrival communication and logistics
Orientation program content and balance
Cultural sensitivity training and community integration
Ongoing mentorship and professional development
I also emphasise creating a supportive environment and minimizing staff turnover through induction and share a free PDF resource with a checklist, ideas and tools to help design an induction system.
Links
Download the free induction resource PDF: https://bit.ly/schoolinduction
Key Quotes
"Pre-arrival is probably the most important part of welcoming new staff to your school."
"Don't cram the timetable so full that staff aren't able to get the things that they need personally and professionally as a teacher."
"By not focusing on community integration, this led to feelings of isolation and ultimately was a contributing factor to a very high turnover rate."
"We need to be thinking about all the way from pre-arrival, plotting a timeline, all the way to that ongoing professional development piece."
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