The Scottish Government has published information about the Teacher Induction Scheme 2008/09.
All newly qualified teachers in Scotland are required to complete a period of probationary teaching service before being awarded full registration as a teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
Under the Teacher Induction Scheme, Scottish-trained, newly qualified teachers are eligible for a guaranteed one-year teaching post with a Scottish local authority.
Scottish Government publication: Teacher Induction Scheme 2008/09
Learning and Teaching Scotland website: Support for New Teachers