6 skills you need to be a teacher
November 11, 2022
Here are six of the most important skills that you need to be a teacher. … More 6 skills you need to be a teacher
Category: Full-Time Teaching
26 lessons from 26 birthdays: education
October 3, 2022
What better way to celebrate turning another year older than with 26 crucial life lessons that I’ve picked up after 26 birthdays? Here are nine on everything I know about education … More 26 lessons from 26 birthdays: education
The Wayback Machine solves a major teaching problem
September 12, 2022
Resources vanishing from the web has become a major pain in teaching, adding potentially hundreds of extra hours planning every year. With the Wayback Machine, your problems may be solved … More The Wayback Machine solves a major teaching problem
What you need to do before the new school year
September 2, 2022
Believe it or not, there’s more to getting ready for going back to school than simply buying stationary – fun as it may be.
There’s even more involved when you’re a teacher. Here’s the ultimate back-to-school checklist. … More What you need to do before the new school year
Why the 4-day week would revolutionise teaching
August 19, 2022
4-day weeks bring me so much joy. I love my job, but I also love time off. It means getting time to recover if it’s been a busy week and time to get yourself sorted at home. Here’s how a 4-day work week could revolutionise teaching … More Why the 4-day week would revolutionise teaching
A teacher’s guide to mental wellness
June 19, 2022
Teachers have become so good at spreading the good word that mental health is a priority, but we often forget to look after our own. Here are the top 3 things that I do as a teacher to optimise my mental wellbeing. … More A teacher’s guide to mental wellness
The busy life of a Form Tutor
February 19, 2022
Form Tutors ensure that students have a smooth start and end to the day. We get them settled, calmed from the stormy weather outside or from the slippery walk to school, and help them to focus. We ease them back into a learning environment. … More The busy life of a Form Tutor
Finding the perfect school | A checklist
February 5, 2022
It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year: when the most teaching jobs tend to go live! Here’s what you need on your checklist when looking for your first teaching job. … More Finding the perfect school | A checklist
Learning with our mistakes | Feedback in the classroom
January 28, 2022
Feedback is an essential part of life, in school or otherwise. How do you know how you’ve done in something if nobody tells you? Here’s how to do a better job of it in the classroom 👨🏻🏫 … More Learning with our mistakes | Feedback in the classroom
Getting ready for the new term | An essential guide
December 31, 2021
Here’s an essential guide for the new teaching term, detailing what you need, what you should do before going back, and why being prepared is an essential part of teaching. … More Getting ready for the new term | An essential guide
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