New Teacher Onboarding
EdumapsFirst Steps
Start Checklist
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Complete before the first day of school
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- Add a welcome email or welcome information here
- Enter the appointment for the introductory meeting here
- Enter the mentor or responsible colleague here
- Link important documents here: Open documents
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On the first day of school
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- Enter meeting point and time here
- Link the room plan or site map here: Open site map
- Enter a short starter task here
First School Week
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Goal of the first week
New colleagues should get to know the most important people, rooms, systems, and procedures. -
1. Enter the appointment for the school tour here
2. Enter the appointment for the technical introduction here
3. Enter classroom observation or teaching support here
4. Plan a short feedback session at the end of the week here -
Adjust this box regularly if the onboarding process changes.
School Profile & Mission Statement
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Brief overview
Enter the most important information about the school here. -
- Enter school type and special profiles
- Enter pedagogical priorities
- Enter important staff rules
- Add the link to the mission statement: Open mission statement
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Note for new colleagues
Briefly explain here which attitude and way of working are especially important at the school.
Access & Login
School Account
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Account details
Explain here how new colleagues receive their school account. -
- Enter the responsible contact person
- Enter the username scheme
- Enter the initial password rule
- Add the link to the login page: School account login
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If there are problems
Enter here whom new colleagues should contact if access is blocked.
Edumaps Access
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Using Edumaps
Describe the introduction to Edumaps here. -
- Enter the login method, e.g. school SSO or username
- Enter the responsible Edumaps admin
- Link the important start map: Open Edumaps start
- General Edumaps page: Open Edumaps
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New colleagues should first check whether they are assigned to the correct school.
Wi-Fi & Device Login
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Wi-Fi access
Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network and the procedure for new colleagues here. -
- Enter the Wi-Fi name
- Enter the login type
- Enter the guest Wi-Fi rule
- Add the link to the instructions: Open Wi-Fi guide
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Device login
Enter here whether teacher devices, room PCs, and tablets use the same account.
Password and Security Rules
Important Folders
Digital Storage
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Central storage
Describe here where new colleagues can find school-wide files. -
- Enter the storage location
- Briefly explain the folder structure
- Explain write and read permissions
- Add the link to the storage: Open digital storage
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Maintenance
Enter here who removes or updates outdated files.
Department Folders
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Teaching materials and agreements
Link the most important department folders here. -
- German: Open folder
- Mathematics: Open folder
- English: Open folder
- Add more subjects here
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Note
Enter here which materials should be used as mandatory.
Forms & Templates
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Frequently used documents
Collect central forms and templates here. -
- Professional development request: Open form
- Class trip or excursion: Open form
- Accident report: Open form
- Parent letter template: Open template
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Use only current templates and remove old versions.
Link List for Everyday School Life
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Important links
Enter all regularly needed links here. -
- Timetable: Open timetable
- Substitution plan: Open substitution plan
- Learning platform: Open learning platform
- School homepage: Open school homepage
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Addition
Add more links here that new colleagues need right at the beginning.
Devices & Lending
Borrowing
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Borrow devices
Clearly describe the borrowing process here. -
1. Select device or room
2. Check availability
3. Record or request the loan
4. Return the device completely -
Link
Link the borrowing calendar or booking list here: Open borrowing
Damage Report
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Report defects or loss
Enter here how technical problems are reported. -
- Enter the responsible contact person
- Enter the reporting method
- Enter required information, e.g. device, room, error description
- Link the form: Open damage report
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Report damage immediately so that devices can be made ready for use again.
Rooms & Technology
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Technology rooms and media rooms
Enter important rooms with technical equipment here. -
- Enter room and equipment
- Enter booking rule
- Enter key rule
- Link a short guide: Open room guide
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Important
Add special usage rules for specialist rooms here.
Contacts
IT and Media
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Technical help
Enter here who helps with digital systems. -
- School account
- Edumaps
- Wi-Fi
- Devices and rooms
- Printers and copiers
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Support method
Enter ticket system, email, or consultation time here: Open support
Mentor and Subject Team
Internal Procedures
Sick Leave and Substitution
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Sick leave
Enter the procedure for reporting sick leave here. -
1. By when must the report be submitted?
2. To whom is the report sent?
3. Which documents or tasks must be provided?
4. Where is the substitution shown? -
Link
Link the substitution plan here: Open substitution plan
Conferences and Appointments
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Regular appointments
Enter the most important dates of the school year here. -
- Staff meetings
- Subject conferences
- Year group team meetings
- Parent evenings
- Professional development
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Calendar
Link the school calendar here: Open school calendar
Data Protection and School Rules
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Binding rules
Enter the most important data protection and school rules here. -
- Handling of student data
- Use of private devices
- Photos and publications
- Storage of documents
- Behaviour in case of data protection incidents
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Documents
Link the regulations here: Open rules