Probationer Teachers

All professional learning featured on this page is targeted at Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS) Probationers. Flexi-route probationers are also welcome to utilise the professional learning , where relevant for them. Navigate the page using the below headings and click on the buttons to be taken to the relevant links and resources.

Twilights

Core Sessions

Wednesday Morning Sessions for Primary Probationers

Practitioner Enquiry Resources

Anytime Learning Recordings

Further Links

Probation Manager: Contact Information

Twilights

These twilights are targeted at Probationers, Early Career Teachers and anyone looking for an introductory session. Click the buttons below to register for each session via Eventbrite.

Child Protection Training - 15th August, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, at Newbattle High School

Probationer Wellbeing Drop-in - 4th September, 3:45pm - 4:45pm, at venue tbc

Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) - 8th September 2025, 4pm - 5pm (SNSA Link - 15 Spaces)

Overview of ASN in Midlothian (Secondary): 11th September, 4pm - 5:30pm, at venue tbc

Digital Top Tips - 29th September 2025, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) - 4th November 2025, 4pm - 5pm (SNSA Link - 10 spaces)

CIRCLE for Universal Support (Secondary) - 10th November 2025, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

Chronologies - 17th November 2025, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

P.E. in the Primary (TBC) - 21st November 2025, 1:15pm - 2:45pm, at Newbattle HS

Neuro-affirming Language (All Probationers) - 24th November 2025, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

Dyslexia (Secondary) - 22nd January 2026, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

Supporting Care Experienced Learners (All Probationers) - 19th February 2026, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

Skills Development Scotland & Midlothian Meta-Skills Framework - 26th February 2026, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Secondary) - 5th March 2026, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

Learning for Sustainability: a Global Citizenship Approach - 12th March 2026, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

Anti-Racist Education - 19th March 2026, 4pm - 5pm (Online)

Core Sessions

These Core Sessions are for Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS) Probationers in Midlothian. The buttons will take you to the slides for each session stored in the Probationer Google Drive. If you are a flexi-route probationer interested in attending any of these sessions, please contact Jen Hodson directly: j.hodson@midlothian.education

Probationer Induction - 8th August, 9:30am - 5pm, at Lasswade High School

Core Session 1 - 24th September, 8:30am - 12pm, at venue tbc

Core Session 2A (Secondary) - 20th October, 12:30pm - 4pm, at venue tbc

Core Session 2B (Primary) - 12th November, 8:30am - 12pm, at venue tbc

Core Session 3 - 4th February, 8:30am - 12pm, at venue tbc

Core Session 4A (Primary) - 6th May, 8:30am - 12pm, at venue tbc

Core Session 4B (Secondary) - 18th May, 1:30pm - 4pm, at venue tbc

Probationer Celebration Event - 5th June, 1:30pm - 2:30pm, at venue tbc

Wednesday Morning Sessions for Primary Probationers

These Wednesday Morning Sessions are for Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS) Probationers in Midlothian. The buttons will take you to the slides for each session stored in the Probationer Google Drive. If you are a flexi-route probationer interested in attending any of these sessions, please contact Jen Hodson directly: j.hodson@midlothian.education

Outdoor Learning - 3rd September 2025, 8:45am - 10:30am, at Vogrie Country Park

Overview of ASN in Midlothian (Primary) - 10th September 2025, 8:45am - 10:30am, at venue tbc

Numeracy (Session 1) - 17th September 2025, 8:45am - 10:30am, at venue tbc

Numeracy (Session 2) - 1st October 2025, 8:45am - 10:30am, at venue tbc

Numeracy (Session 3) - 8th October 2025, 8:45am - 10:30am, at venue tbc

My Predictable Day (Primary) - 22nd October 2025, 8:45am - 10:30am, at venue tbc

Literacy (Session 1) - 29th October 2025, 8:45am - 10:30am, at venue tbc

Literacy (Session 2) - 5th November 2025, 8:45am - 10:30am, at Danderhall Primary School

Drama in the Primary - 19th November 2025, 8:45am - 10:15am, at Dalkeith HS

Dyslexia (Primary) - 21st January 2026, 8:45am - 10am, at venue tbc

English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Primary) - 4th March 2026, 8:45am – 10:15am, at venue tbc

Practitioner Enquiry Resources

These practitioner enquiry resources are to support probationers conduct an enquiry across their probationary period.

Overview of Practitioner Enquiry

Group Session One (within Core Session One) - 24th September

Independent Task One

Group Session Two (within Core Session Two) - 20th October 2025/ 12th November 2025

Independent Task Two

Group Session Three (Online Twilight) - 1st December, 4pm - 5pm

Independent Task Three

Group Session Four (Online Twilight - Optional) - 8th January, 4pm - 5pm

Independent Task Four

Group Session Five (within Core Session Three) - 4th February

Independent Task Five

Group Session Six (Online Twilight) - 23rd March, 4pm - 5pm

Independent Task Six

Group Session Seven - Celebration (within Core Session Four) - 6th May 2026/ 18th May 2026

Anytime Learning Recordings

Coming soon...

Further Links

Probationer Information Site

GTCS Site

Probation Manager: Contact Information

If you are a Probationer in Midlothian and are struggling to access any of the above content, please contact Jen Hodson to be added to the Probationer Google Drive: j.hodson@midlothian.education

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