Completing your probation

From September 2020, Droichead is the only route of induction for all primary NQTs.

The traditional process of probation is no longer available.

Probation was a condition of registration applied to all newly-registered primary teachers. The condition was removed when the teacher met post qualification criteria.

This page explains what you can do if your probation was only partially completed.

If your probation is only partially completed

You will have to complete your probation process if:

You did the first 50 days of the probationary process, but still need to complete the final 50 days
You previously engaged in the probationary process but were not successful.

Option 1: You complete Droichead if you are employed for 60 days or more in an eligible setting.

If can’t meet the 60-day requirement

Option 2: You can complete Droichead if employed for 50-59 days in an eligible setting as the 50 days or more service that you completed is recognised as up to 10 days of credit.

Option 3: You can complete Droichead in a minimum of 50 days if you started the probationary process during the 2019/2020 school year.

After you complete probation

When complete, please:

Log in to your My Registration account
Upload evidence of completing this condition

You can read more information on this legacy option in the Post-qualification Professional Practice Procedures and Criteria (PDF).

Completing your probation

If your probation is only partially completed

After you complete probation

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