When you first close that door on that first day in the draughty classroom and you realise that you have no mentor with you and no training provider to call on, you’ll feel a sense of both exhilaration and utter terror. But be reassured that you’ll feel this every year. Regardless of how long you’ll
To my NQT self, Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime. This year will be over before you know it and it will always be etched into your memory so make the most of it! Remember you are shaping lots of young people’s lives and you are making a difference, even when you feel like
Dear NQT me, You’re no doubt staying at work til 7pm (yes, my NQT school stayed open that late) doing your marking. Stop for a moment and take heed of my advice after 5 years of teaching. I’ve condensed my advice down to 16 short points because I’m wary of cognitive overload (you’ll find out
