As an NQT you should expect to be formally observed 6 times over your NQT year, with the first observation usually taking place in the first 4 weeks. Observations help to set a baseline and are useful for devising targets and support moving forward.

Are NQTs observed by Ofsted?

Newly-qualifed teachers will be observed by Ofsted in the autumn term of their new job. Photograph: Alamy. From Monday, Ofsted will send inspectors to inspect trainees' teaching in the autumn term as they start work as newly-qualified teachers.

Are NQT observations graded?

During observations, each Standard is given a grading of either “Excelling”, “Embedded”, “Emerging”, or “Limited”, mirroring Ofsted's “outstanding” to “inadequate” grading system (although Ofsted has not graded lessons for some time now and does not expect schools to do so either). ...