Are you a Newly Qualified Teacher looking for support, ideas, and certified CPD?
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Top 10 CPD Courses for NQTs from Rahoo
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The NQT Year – Learn from Leaders (20 mins) – Free
A short webinar for NQTs/newer teachers where you hear a conversation between a new teacher and an experienced school leader. Great as a quick confidence-boost. -
5 Ways to Celebrate Diversity (1 hr) – Free
Focuses on inclusive classroom culture: diversity, LGBTQ+, multiculturalism. Ideal for building inclusive practice early. -
Introduction to Assessment for Learning (2 hrs) – Paid
A shorter module (2 hrs) introducing formative assessment strategies — useful for NQTs who want quick wins in planning and feedback. -
ICT in the Classroom (2 hrs) – Paid
Online, on-demand course to boost your confidence with digital tools in your teaching. Good when juggling so many tasks. -
Smarter Planning for Teachers (3 hrs) – Paid
Helps you reflect on your current planning process and make improvements. Useful for NQTs trying to streamline workflows. -
Assessment for Learning – An Effective & Efficient Approach (10 hrs) – Paid
A deeper 10-hour course on embedding formative assessment, self/peer assessment and more. Great for stepping up your assessment practice. -
Differentiation (10 hrs) – Paid
Focuses on supporting students across ability levels, including EAL/AEN/literacy. Very relevant for NQTs in mixed-ability classrooms. -
Classroom Management (10 hrs) – Paid
Strong foundational course designed to help you build routines, manage behaviour and set the tone in your classroom. -
Work Smarter, Be Happier for Teachers (10 hrs) – Paid
Focuses on teacher workload, wellbeing and efficiency. A good pick for NQTs managing workload for the first time. -
Beyond the NQT Year: Thriving in the First Five Years (10 hrs) – Paid
Tailored for early career (first 1-5 years) teachers. Helps you move from surviving your first year toward thriving. A strategic next step.
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Each course is online, flexible, and designed for busy teachers — perfect for earning Croke Park hours or EPV days.
How to Use This List
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Pick 1 or 2 “quick wins” (items 1-5) to do early in your NQT year — lower hours, lower cost, immediate impact.
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Select one deeper course (items 6-10) to complete when you have more time (holiday, planning day) and want to invest in your development.
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Mix in parallel: For example, start with “The NQT Year” + “5 Ways to Celebrate Diversity”, then when term one settles, move to “Smarter Planning” or “ICT in the Classroom”. Later pick a 10-hour from the list.
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Keep track of your certificates and reflect on how you apply each course in your classroom.
📝 Must-Read Blog Articles for NQTs
Rahoo’s NQT Blog Series shares honest reflections, practical strategies, and encouragement for new teachers:
✨ Conclusion
Your NQT year is a whirlwind — a mix of excitement, steep learning curves, and constant discovery. Investing time in high-quality, practical CPD can make all the difference between simply surviving and truly thriving.
Rahoo’s range of teacher-designed courses gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, build your confidence, and apply new strategies straight into your classroom. Combined with their honest, teacher-written blog posts, Rahoo provides a genuine support system for new teachers who want to feel capable, organised, and inspired.
Whether you start with a free short course or dive into “Beyond the NQT Year”, every step helps you grow your teaching toolkit and mindset. Remember — professional learning isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing smarter.
So take a moment, pick one course that speaks to where you are right now, and let Rahoo help you turn your NQT year into a confident beginning for a lifelong teaching career.
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