Tag Archives: teacher wisdom
NQT observations: tips for success
“If you were teaching this lesson again, what 1 thing would you do exactly the same? And what 1 thing would you do differently?” These are…
How to smash your first year as an NQT
Congratulations. You’ve secured your first teaching job. It’s an exciting time… and also a daunting one. So here’s some support and advice to help you prepare…
Top teachers to follow on Instagram
Whether or not you are an Instagram native, there is no denying that it is a brilliant source of teaching inspiration. From lesson inspiration to top…
How to set meaningful career goals as an NQT
In 3 years’ time I’d like to be a stone lighter and a million pounds wealthier. I feel that the latter is more likely than the…
How to survive your first year in teaching
I love the quips associated with teaching. Yes, as teachers we do get lots of holiday, but no, we don’t just go home at 3 o’clock,…
New year, new start: behaviour management tips for NQTs
Happy New Year! Welcome to the spring term, usually the shortest of the year, but often the most productive. All the seeds sown in the autumn…