Who's responsible for the governance professional's induction?
Multi-academy trusts (MATs): you might have a governance lead in the central team who provides induction for all governance professionals across your trust. Sometimes this might be delegated to the headteacher or the chair of governors of the academy the governance professional will be working at. If you're not sure, check with your MAT governance lead or chair of trustees.
Single academy trusts: the chair of governors or the headteacher will usually lead the induction, though they can delegate it.
On appointment
Invite them to an informal welcome meeting
This meeting should be with the headteacher of the academy that your new governance professional be working at, and the chair of governors. It'll give you an opportunity to:
It will also help to ensure they welcome and valued from the start. The meeting