Podcasts about nqts

Welcome to Series 2 of Teacher Talk with the INTO! In this first episode, we hear from Aoife Doyle, Deputy Principal of St. Colmcille's JNS in Knocklyon, Dublin, and David Donagh who teaches in St. Colmcille's SNS in Kells, is Chair of the Kells Branch and INTO Intern for 2024/25. They'll be sharing valuable tips and insights to help you kick-start your teaching career on a positive note. We look at key areas for NQTs in their first months, including how to build strong relationships with pupils and parents, managing your workload efficiently, and staying organised. We'll also dive into the importance of self-care - why taking time to 'fill your own cup' is crucial for maintaining motivation, preventing burnout, and creating happy, thriving classrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 'Commission Conversation' Geoff Barton, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, speaks to Esther O'Connor about oracy in the Early Years and Foundation Stage (EYFS) including the role of the adult and the importance of high-quality interactions and serve-and-return conversations,  sustained shared thinking (SST) and modelling language. Esther O'Connor is an Early Years Practitioner and leader at The British School of Brussels, where she teaches and leads a large Early Years Sector for children aged 1-5. She has taught in the UK for 13 years where she was a Specialist Leader in Education,  facilitating sustainable improvements in a range of schools alongside coaching NQTs in partnership with local universities.

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Tem is joined by Andrew Taylor, the educational influencer behind the popular platform Mr T's NQTs. Andrew delves into the realities of teaching, exploring practical strategies for classroom management, fostering positive relationships with staff and students, and navigating the challenges faced by new and experienced teachers alike. KEY TAKEAWAYS:High expectations are key.If you have a connection with the staff and have those relationships, it can be a really positive experience in school.Behaviour management has changed a lot over time. Asking students questions about how they should behave can help with behaviour management.Students that challenge us are not deliberately trying to challenge us.BEST MOMENTS:"The unknown element as parents are walking towards you, you don't quite know which way it'll go""Happy staff, happy students""Be really consistent and relentless with it and it will work" VALUABLE RESOURCES:Patreon = Mastering teachingYou Got This! Thriving as an early career teacher with Mr T@MrTs_NQTsEPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT:Setting (and Crushing!) High Expectations for Every LearnerHow to survive your first year of teachingABOUT THE GUEST:Andrew Taylor has over 16 years experience in schools, as a class teacher, assistant head teacher and deputy head teacher. He is also an experienced mentor and currently works in the University of Worcester, supporting trainee teachers and helping to improve the provision for Early Career Teachers.ABOUT THE HOST:Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.Classroom Capers is a family-run business that has been operating for over 15 years and are a trusted supplier of schools and teachers all around the UK and abroad, offering personalised stamps with a variety of choices.CONNECT & CONTACT: Email: temsteachingtips@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtipsInstagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Paul and Mette Hvalby of the University of Stavanger (UiS) as they talk about Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and the impact of having to take up to 700 decisions a day.   They discuss how mentoring can provide a vital source of confidence and strength to NQTs and how in Norway mentoring is formalised in schools.   Tveitnes, Marianne & Hvalby, Mette. (2023). Mentoring Novice Teachers in a Norwegian Context of Inclusive Education. Teachers and Teaching. 1-14. 10.1080/13540602.2023.2225442. 

As an initial teacher education (ITE) institution, we spend a lot of our time thinking about mentoring student teachers, especially how to support our school-based colleagues who undertake this vital role. Our colleagues in the regional school improvement consortia think about it too, especially with their responsibility for mentoring newly-qualified teachers (NQTs). One consortium, Central South Consortium, carried out an appreciative enquiry to try and get hold of the very best mentoring practice out there in South Wales, and that's what we're talking about in today's episode. Joining us in the studio are Lucy Donovan from CSC, and Sharne Watkins from Cardiff Met. What is an appreciative enquiry? How can I be a great mentor? Is mentoring student teachers and NQTs different? Have a listen and find out, and then get yourself straight to the CSC website to have a read!You can listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch us in action on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@talkteachingpodPodcast artwork: Beth Blandford (blandoodles)Music: Cameron StewartEditor: Tom BreezeStudio Manager: Adrian Rapps---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded in studio B2.15 at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed campus on 11th November 2023.

This week, I'm joined by a UK School Governor who spills ALL of the beans about what is REALLY going on in our schools. The conversation ranges from highly alarming RSE (Relationships, Sex Ed), through to Local Authorities plotting to replace Experienced Teachers with Newly Qualified ones (NQTs) in order to 'save money'. We round off with top-secret information from the governor's wife who is a Teacher of English and a Team Leader (Expert Examiner) for GCSE English at one of the UK's largest exam boards... Education, not indoctrination.Sarah PlumleyThinker-Teacher-TrutherGuerrilla Ed(ucation)https://www.sarahplumley.com/ Get full access to Sarah Plumley at sarahplumley.substack.com/subscribe

In the first episode of Series 11, John speaks with Clarry Simpson, a geography teacher and ECT Induction Lead in Brinsworth.   Their discussion centres on the NQT & ECT programs, the problems affecting new teachers, how the programs have changed and the importance of subject and curriculum knowledge.   Follow Clarry on Twitter.   Series 11 of GeogPod is kindly sponsored by Hodder Education. Hodder Education work with expert authors to produce the very best Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-level Geography resources for you and your students, and on their website, you'll discover exam board approved textbooks, revision guides, teaching support and more.

NQTs have always had mentors, but the role of mentoring is really emphasised in the ECF, with schools receiving funding for reduced timetables for mentors of ECTs across their 2-year induction. What's clear though, is that ECTs don't just need mentors, they need great mentors. This podcast explores the requirements of mentors in the ECF, and what the research suggests makes really effective mentors have the greatest possible impact on teacher development. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirstyscholars/message

This isn't your average book about pastoral care – it is a no-nonsense exploration of the knowledge base that excellent pastoral practitioners, be they aspiring, new, or experienced, need to excel in their roles. Written for teaching and non-teaching pastoral leaders alike, this book combines theory, evidence, and research with best practice and on-the-job experience to help you on the way to becoming the very best pastoral leader that you can be. It is written for pastoral leaders by a current pastoral leader, reflecting the reality of our roles – the extraordinary pressures and challenges that we face, sometimes in just getting through the day. Naylor's Natter- the book Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name, Naylor's Natter brings together a wealth of advice from the most influential voices in education today. In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach.

Book exclusive- Jade's summary The book has three parts. In part one I have attempted to summarise twenty of the most seminal pieces of education literature. I hope this part of the book will make learning about evidence-informed teaching more accessible. This includes a summary and takeaways for teaching. The final section of the book then looks at how schools can embed evidence-informed teaching and develop an evidence-informed culture. It begins with an account of the research and literature in this area and then details my school's journey over the past six years. I have also included case studies from two more school leaders and hope this will show a range of ways in which schools can reach this goal.Part two brings together the research on what I believe are six of the most important areas of evidence-informed teaching. The aim here was to summarise the (in-depth) research on each of these aspects as succinctly and accurately as possible, allowing readers to gain an in-depth knowledge of the most important elements of each strategy. I have also tried to bridge the gap between evidence and practice by providing practical examples of how these strategies may be implemented in the classroom. Naylor's Natter-the book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naylors-Natter-collective-teachers-education/dp/1472992466/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1U37HJT711RE8&keywords=naylors+natter&qid=1644856551&sprefix=Naylor%27s+na%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-3 In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach.

Being a leader in education is an always-on job. There's always more to do, more staff and children to help. So how can a leader ensure that they are doing the right things, at the right time, without burning themselves out? Professor Toby Salt has worked in some of the hardest, most stress-inducing jobs in the wider education space, as well as juggling a large family. How did he make it work? Sometimes with great techniques, sometimes with bitter experience. The Juggling Act gives leaders in education and the wider public sector clear advice about how to manage the constant juggling act of professional and personal life. It reveals how to handle the logistics of management life: meetings, time management, technology. As well as how to handle the emotional parts: births, deaths, redundancies, missing your kids' important moments, sticking to your values, and everything in between. It is an accessible read filled with anecdotes humour and experience. Naylor's Natter- The book In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach.

Must do better challenges this damaging and pernicious status quo. It examines the origins of our problem with teaching, it shines a light on the exciting reality of teaching in the 21st century, and it charts a new course for the image of the modern teaching profession. The book is written to be easily read by the general reader, because ultimately it is with the general reader – the parent, the employer, the politician – that lies the power to effect the change that society needs. We can and we must change the image of teaching for the better. Launch event https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/must-do-better-book-launch-tickets-238376469437 Naylor's Natter- The Book Pre-order available  In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach.

About Dan: I'm Dan Edwards. From working in education, my experience has led me from a world of teaching a timetable of GCSEs and A-Levels to an even more complex career of holding leadership roles in both secondary and primary sectors, notwithstanding a long spell working in various education units in adolescent residential social care, to a brief sojourn teaching post-graduates as a visiting lecturer at universities. To then, finally, a principal of a large primary school. From working in education for many years, my experience has led me from a world of teaching a timetable of GCSEs and A-Levels to an even more complex career of holding leadership roles in both secondary and primary sectors, notwithstanding a long spell working in various education units in adolescent residential social care, to a brief sojourn teaching post-graduates as a visiting lecturer at universities. To then, finally, the here and now: a principal of a large primary school in the heart of Leicester City. In addition to my role as principal, I am a regular columnist for a number of publications where I share my views and opinions on leadership, school culture and teaching and learning. Further to this written work, I regularly speak both nationally and internationally about leadership and organisational culture to a wide range of audiences. I also host a regular education forum on Twitter called #SaturdayEdChat. Naylor's Natter-the book Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name, Naylor's Natter brings together a wealth of advice from the most influential voices in education today. In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naylors-Natter-collective-teachers-education/dp/1472992466/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YULJTQSZO5FV&keywords=naylors+natter&qid=1641534709&s=books&sprefix=Naylor%27s+natter%2Cstripbooks%2C142&sr=1-1

About Dan I'm Dan Edwards. From working in education, my experience has led me from a world of teaching a timetable of GCSEs and A-Levels to an even more complex career of holding leadership roles in both secondary and primary sectors, notwithstanding a long spell working in various education units in adolescent residential social care, to a brief sojourn teaching post-graduates as a visiting lecturer at universities. To then, finally, a principal of a large primary school. From working in education for many years, my experience has led me from a world of teaching a timetable of GCSEs and A-Levels to an even more complex career of holding leadership roles in both secondary and primary sectors, notwithstanding a long spell working in various education units in adolescent residential social care, to a brief sojourn teaching post-graduates as a visiting lecturer at universities. To then, finally, the here and now: a principal of a large primary school in the heart of Leicester City. In addition to my role as principal, I am a regular columnist for a number of publications where I share my views and opinions on leadership, school culture and teaching and learning. Further to this written work, I regularly speak both nationally and internationally about leadership and organisational culture to a wide range of audiences. I also host a regular education forum on Twitter called #SaturdayEdChat. Naylor's Natter-the book Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name, Naylor's Natter brings together a wealth of advice from the most influential voices in education today. In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach.

A step-by-step guide on how to get simple, powerful cooperative learning up and running in your setting – both as classroom practice and as a wider approach to empower the entire school community. The Education Endowment Foundation's Teaching and Learning Toolkit describes collaborative learning as an approach which ‘involves pupils working together on activities or learning tasks', and in such a way that enables ‘everyone to participate on a collective task that has been clearly assigned'. In the context of this book, cooperative learning relates to a number of such activities – from simple memorising to more complex analysis and debating – which are designed to boost learners' interdependence, participation and interaction. Drawing upon both research-informed theory and real-world examples, Jakob Werdelin and Drew Howard present both an insightful introduction to cooperative learning as a practice and philosophy and a practical guide to classroom application. The authors share their expertise on how to amplify the effect of current pedagogical approaches and schemes of work, simplify performance management as an empowering tool for teachers and leaders, and create an inclusive environment in which every pupil is able to fulfil their learning potential. Jakob and Drew also discuss how cooperative learning relates to a range of other aspects of teaching, including assessment, metacognition and Rosenshine's Principles. Naylor's Natter- The Book Pre-order now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naylors-Natter-collective-teachers-education/dp/1472992466/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ULPI325T5EYC&keywords=naylors+natter&qid=1640801405&s=books&sprefix=naylors+natter%2Cstripbooks%2C153&sr=1-1 Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name, Naylor's Natter brings together a wealth of advice from the most influential voices in education today. In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach.

In this down-to-earth book Adele Bates shares practical approaches, strategies and tips from the classroom on how to help pupils with behavioural needs thrive with their education. Packed full of real-life classroom scenarios, student voice and relevant theory, every chapter offers an Action Box helping you to implement these strategies – next lesson, next week and long term. From relationship building and teaching self-regulation, to fostering inclusivity, paying attention to your own self-care and schoolwide approaches, Adele Bates unpicks some of the most difficult aspects of being a teacher and empowers you to grow as a confident classroom professional. My book: Naylor's Natter: Ideas and advice from the collective wisdom of teachers, as heard on the popular education podcast Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name, Naylor's Natter brings together a wealth of advice from the most influential voices in education today. In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach.

Kaylee chats with the Twitter legend that is Mr T's NQTs to discuss mentoring, the challenges facing ECTs and how Twitter can be a support for ECTs in crisis. Plus a round-up of the great shows from the week and reflections on the half-term.

Teaching science is no simple task. Science teachers must wrestle with highly abstract and demanding concepts, ideas which have taken humanity's greatest minds thousands of years to formulate and refine. Communicating these great and awesome theories involves careful forethought and planning. We need to deliver crystal clear explanations, guide students as they develop their embryonic knowledge and then release them to develop their thinking independently, all the while curating and tending to their long-term understanding as it develops over time. In Teaching Secondary Science: A Complete Guide, Adam breaks down the complex art of teaching science into its component parts, providing a concrete and comprehensive set of evidence-informed steps to nurturing brilliant science students. Adam hopes that you find this book interesting, but his main aim is for you to find it useful. Useful when it comes to sketching out your curriculum, useful when preparing your explanations, useful for mapping out how you will check student understanding and useful for all other aspects of science teaching. This is a truly complete guide, and science teachers of any experience will find it packed with ideas that are new, challenging, interesting and, most importantly, useful. Buy book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teaching-Secondary-Science-Complete-Guide/dp/1913622789/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=teaching+secondary+science&qid=1638096769&qsid=257-7620108-3249756&sr=8-1&sres=1913622789%2C1510462589%2C1138833428%2C1510462562%2C0415826438%2C1781352410%2C1138814474%2C1510462570%2C1529716446%2C1138192104%2C1398300187%2C1472918193%2C178908850X%2C1472941721%2C0367188686%2C0008398720&srpt=ABIS_BOOK Naylor's Natter: Harnessing the collective wisdom of the teaching profession Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name, Naylor's Natter brings together a wealth of advice from the most influential voices in education today. In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from three years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world's most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt. Divided into six key areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary NQTs, teachers and school leaders looking for new takes on hot topics, as well as tips and strategies to improve their practice. There are QR codes throughout linking to the episodes discussed, so you can listen to the interviews and explore the topics in even more detail. Full of valuable insights into the current state of education, and what the road ahead may look like, this is an indispensable tool for starting conversations and transforming the way you teach. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/naylors-natter-9781472992468/

We've already had education royalty on the podcast (aka Maria Rumsey). Well now we have an icon of the online education world, Andy Taylor. And why is he a star? It's not just because he has more than 28,000 followers on Twitter (@MrTs_NQTs) but because he is arguably the most generous tweeter there is. He freely offers endless advice, support and guidance to everyone who needs it as they take their first steps as teachers. The education world, indeed the world in general, would be a better place if there were more folk like Andy. In this podcast we talk about ... Day 1 of his teaching career when the Ofsted brown envelope was brought into the staffroom by the headteacher. The Ofsted visit came and went, but an inspector with great humanity recognised that Andy was going to make his mark, and a big one at that, in the educational world. See, inspectors can be right in their judgements. How teachers make a difference to the lives of many people, so be proud of what you do and don't take for granted the impact you have. The importance of being positive about being a teacher and trying not to moan as it depresses you and those around you. What to say to a student who asks you on a cold winter's day, "Do you like my muff?" whilst warming her hands in her furry fashion accessory as her mother watched on laughing. The value of developing social capital with parents and the local community; it's well worth the effort. Little moments becoming significant when you do the right thing at the right time over and over again to make sure that everyone (students and colleagues) can achieve as much as they can. Being good enough. Do not pressurise yourself to be the finished article immediately as no-one ever achieves that in teaching, and never doubt your ability to do the job. Knowing the expectations people have of you and the ones you have for them. As an ECT you do not need a folder of evidence - your day to day work is enough to prove what you do. Looking after yourself at all times. Teaching will take what you give to it and there is always something else you could be doing, so you have to learn when to stop. You must prioritise replenishing yourself, as you can't pour from an empty cup. Building relationships ... with everyone ... endlessly. Seeking support when you need it. There is so much available in schools but you've got to ask for it, so don't be afraid to do that. You can connect with Andy on ... Twitter @MrTs_NQTs 

This episode offers advice to early career teachers (ECTs) to help you thrive during your first year/s of teaching. The discussion features two ECTs (one first year & one second year) as well as an experienced mentor. We discuss common challenges for new teachers and offer advice for ECTs across key areas including SEND, work/life balance, workload, lesson-planning, differentiation, self-care and wellbeing. We look at coaching and mentoring – what are the essentials to make this support effective and how can ECTs to get the most from their mentors? We end the podcast with recommendations for further reading/support.

In this episode I talk with Andy Taylor. Andy is a teacher himself, who has worked with the DfE, Chartered College and TES to support NQTs/ECTs. His Twitter page (Mr Ts NQTs) is full of advice for teachers starting their career. Andy talks with me about when he took on the role of NQT mentor and how he came across a lot of NQTs and RQTs who had experienced a patchy induction. He also shares his thoughts on the Early Careers Framework and the role out of training for ECT mentors and induction tutors. In this episode, Andy shares: - Why it's important for ECTs to have access the Early Careers Framework. - The distinction between an ECT mentor and ECT induction tutors. - Why he is so passionate about helping ECTs. - Why building relationships with other colleagues can be so beneficial. If you'd like to find out more about Andy, how he supports ECTs, or find the documents Andy mentioned in the podcast, you can visit: https://twitter.com/MrTs_NQTs https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/mr-ts-10-top-tips-for-your-first-term/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/induction-for-early-career-teachers-england https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-framework-reforms-overview/early-career-framework-reforms-overview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Toria talks to Lizana about 'Coaching and Mentoring'. Here is a message from Lizana - Developing others is always close to my heart, as it is clear from research that the more confident and developed teachers are in their fields, the greater their impact is on pupils and learners. However, teacher development happens in many different ways, and often we start off by developing others in a co-constructive way, working with teacher educators and mentors. The mentoring role cannot be underestimated, and the Carter Review (2015) not only highlighted its importance, but a need for the role to be given enough time. In many working papers produced by CollectiveEd, the mentor's role is highlighted as key in the teacher trainee's initial teacher education, and this is echoed in the Early Careers Framework as part of the DfE's (2019) retention strategy to support future teachers, and to retain them. However, mentors are volunteers, and they give back to the profession in so many different ways, they support others develop others, and often, when working with mentors, they often are not recognised for the work they do, and how much they impact on the wider education landscape.  NQTs often share that a good mentor made all the difference to their learning journey. However, this role is often not acknowledged for its importance and mentors are often in a position where they have very little time to support others. Mentor development often focus on the logistics, and there is a real need to take that further into the learning of mentors and their understanding of the learning of others. It is also important to understand the needs of mentors, and how we can support them to be the best they can be for those they are supporting.  In addition, mentors, also need to understand how the mentoring relationship evolves, and moves from support to a more independent relationship where questioning becomes more helpful in the development of the mentee, to the point where the mentor can make the transition to coaching, with the consent of the coachee, to help develop better learning conversations. Coaching and mentoring are described by Connor and Pokora (2017) as learning conversations, and it is important to think how we can develop mentor's understanding of the learning journey of their mentee, and to support them well to enable them to facilitate these learning conversations and journeys effectively.Bio:Lizana Oberholzer is a Senior Lecturer in teacher education at the University of Wolverhampton. She is the BERA TED SIG Convenor in England, BAMEed Trustee, CMI Fellow, Chartered College of Teaching Founding Fellow, Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, CollectiveED Fellow, Vice Chair of the UCET CPD Forum, and MAT Director.@LO_EduforAllUseful websites:CollectivED | Research | Leeds Beckett UniversityGrowth CoachingBASIC Coaching (basic-coaching.com)

Maisie Smith has just qualified and starts her teaching career with a Year 3 class in a school in Basildon, Essex today! This podcast is a must listen for any teacher at the start of the autumn term because Maisie discussed the one thing that every teacher (not just NQTs) should do at the start of any school year. And what's that I hear you ask? It is the importance of making clear to her class what great learners do, what their habits are, and how they need to behave all the time if they are to succeed day after day. Maisie has already laid the foundations for this when she worked with her class for 2 days at the end of the summer term, but she realises that there is still much to do to embed the expectations into children's day to day behaviour. During our conversation we discussed ... How fascinating children are because they get excited by different things and as a primary school teacher you can bring out their best qualities. The importance of making children feel excited about being in your class so they look forward to each day. How critical it is to use humour with the children to engage them and keep them healthy. You could even buy a joke book! How observing children gives you so much useful information that you can use to make them better learners. How swapping class rules (that they have had in every other class) for class learning expectations means children know what they are meant to do to be great learners, and it makes them behave well too. Giving children ownership of their learning and behaviour in class. This, according to assessment for learning guru Dylan William, is one of the 5 key aspects of AfL. How independence can be developed in children and how a simple strategy like the 4Bs can support this. If you praise the learning behaviour that you want again and again it makes it much more likely you will see that behaviour every day. The value of regularly extending the list of learning behaviours you expect children to demonstrate, so the list stays fresh, relevant and challenging. How questioning can be structured so children have to think more deeply and how learning to join different thoughts together helps them to form more complex ideas. Why asking children to justify their answers is so good for learning.

We all know the education system has its flaws, but they shouldn't stand in the way of providing the very best learning experiences for your pupils. This book presents a ground-up approach to help you manage the obstacles you might encounter and implement day-to-day methods to maintain your love for the profession, teach effective lessons and ensure pupil progress. Omar Akbar, author of The (Un)official Teacher's Manual, offers a wealth of hard-won practical advice for avoiding frustration and developing teaching techniques that have a real impact in the classroom. Full of hilarious anecdotes and exploring hot topics such as pupil apathy, enriching the curriculum, Ofsted, data and behaviour, this book is a refreshing and uplifting take on what NQTs can do to have a happy, healthy and successful career in education – starting now. Contents: Introduction Why teaching is the best job in the world How to make the curriculum work How to overcome pupil apathy How to make paper work How to manage all things data How to survive against the Ofsted odds How to manage behaviour policies How to use rewards effectively How to build positive relationships with your pupils How to get the support you need How to be a happy teacher

When bad behaviour threatens to derail lessons and undermine teaching, it's easy to feel like you've run out of solutions. Enter: Nikki Cunningham-Smith. With her comforting sense of humour, wealth of experience and ability to see positives in even the most nightmarish of classroom scenarios, Nikki encourages early career teachers to reflect on their practice, take care of their mental health and implement behaviour management strategies that really work. Feel Free to Smile draws on anecdotes from Nikki's time as a teacher in alternative provision settings, as well as contributions from fellow professionals and current NQTs such as Ross Morrison McGill, Vivienne Porritt, Kemi Oloyede and Sarah Mullin. It provides practical strategies, tips and quick fixes for dealing with difficult behaviour and keeping your cool in testing situations. With advice on all aspects of behaviour, as well as reflective questions and space to jot down your thoughts, this book is the perfect companion if you're feeling daunted by challenging behaviour and looking for an experienced voice to help lead the way.

Sophie Bartlett In this episode of our series Word Up with Helen Prince, Helen chats to Sophie Bartlett about her experiences of being a primary Year 5/6 teacher. Sophie shares some great tips on how to use vocabulary in mixed year groups and explains how she successfully teaches whole class reading. Sophie also talks about how she uses Twitter as a positive way to engage and support other teachers and NQTs. Sophie is a Year 5/6 primary teacher, English & curriculum lead, and the brains behind #TeachLikeAChumpion on Twitter.  Access the content referenced in this episode here: www.oup.com/education/podcasts 

Emily Weston In this episode of our series Word Up with Helen Prince, Helen chats to Emily Weston about the key role teachers can play in bridging the word gap at transition. Emily discusses her experience of moving from being a primary teacher to a transition role at a secondary school. She offers tips for improving transition from Year 6 to Year 7, for teachers and parents, and has some good advice for NQTs. Emily is a KS2/3 Transition teacher, blogger and founder of #TeacherSelfCareSunday on Twitter.  Access the content referenced in this episode here: www.oup.com/education/podcasts 

In this episode Dale is joined by Natalie Packer to talk about how to support NQTs to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. With very little Initial Teacher Training around SEND, they have a lot to learn in supporting pupils with SEND. Yet, they will be supporting pupils with SEND from their first day of teaching. Schools need to provide support and training. This is a special episode, it is our first birthday! We are a year old!!! I would like to thank everyone who has been involved with the SENDCast, all our guests and our team who produce the podcast, manage the social media and help make this podcast happen. And finally, thank you to all of you, our listeners. In a year we have had over 30,000 listens!! This is abosultely phenomenal and all the feeback we have received has been amazing and it is great seeing it shared on social media so thank you everyone! Useful Links: Effective SEND practice in ITT - https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/whole-school-send/send-research/ Teachers' Standards: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards Early careers framework - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/773705/Early-Career_Framework.pdf SEND induction checklist - Natalie Packer (to send) SEN Support and the graduated approach nasen mini guide: https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/r/sen-support-and-the-graduated-approach-nasen-miniguide.html Special Educational Needs in mainstream schools, EEF guidance report - https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/tools/guidance-reports/special-educational-needs-disabilities/ SEN Support: Research evidence …document by DfE: https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/r/sen-support-research-evidence-on-effective-approaches-and-examples-of-current-practice-in-good-and-outstanding-schools-and-colleges.html My book -  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teachers-Guide-SEN-Natalie-Packer/dp/1785830252 Focus On training for staff available at www.nasen.org SEND Reflection framework - https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/send-review/  SEND videos for NQTs (coming soon) – will be available at https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/whole-school-send/find-wss-resources.html   Contact Natalie Packer Website – www.nataliepacker.co.uk Email – n.packer174@btinternet.com Twitter – @NataliePacker For more podcast episodes from the SENDcast click below… https://www.thesendcast.com/sendcast-episodes/

In the second episode of CastTeacherly's NQT series we are joined by Cas Germain, Mindfulness Teacher of UAE. In this episode Cas shares the highs and lows of her teaching career using these experiences to impart some useful tips to help trainee teachers and NQTs reduce stress, encouraging the practice of mindfulness. as well as the impact that coaching can have on those new to the teaching profession. Get started by putting those tips to use by exploring what the Teacherly platform has to offer for NQTs and trainee teachers: https://teacherly.io/

Back in Episode 11 we met Amy Perry, an NQT who graduated from the University of South Wales and now working in her first teaching role! We wanted to follow Amy through her first year in teaching, tracking the highs and low and all the things she learns along the way. Well she's back! Amy joined Scott to catch up on the first term, what's gone well and what she found hard! Amy also shares some pieces of advice she would give to future NQTs for their first term. Amy is as fantastically articulate, honest and lovely as ever, if you're an NQT of a current student teacher this episode is a must listen! You can follow Amy on Twitter @MissPerry_NQT, and as ever you can find Scott @MrHannTeach, Sarah @SmartTeaching20 and Mrs H @MrsH_primary - but of course don't forget to follow the podcast @vision4teaching!

A podcast about factors that influence behaviour in education, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite sized chunks. Each week a different guest chats about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips on behaviour. This Podcast is brought to you by Changing Behaviour UK LTD changing-behaviour.co.uk/ who you can follow on Twitter @change_behIf you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes. This week Clare Edmondson (founder of Changing Behaviour UK LTD, SEMH/SEN specialist, leader and teacher) chats to Dr Emma Clarke about behaviour and body language. About Emma, in Emma's words, ' I lead the 5-11 cohort of PGCE primary trainees. I lead behaviour management sessions for all PGCE students and am currently involved in research studying how trainees' perceptions of managing behaviour develop over their course using graphic elicitation. Other research this year focuses on teacher well-being (especially NQTs). My first book has just been published 'TAs managing behaviour: A guide for schools' and I am currently writing a book on 'New approaches to managing behaviour' which will be released as part of an edited series next year.' Emma is reading - Solution Focused Practice in Schools: 80 Ideas and Strategies - Yasmin Ajmal and Harvey Ratner Emma mentions these resources in the podcast: John Visser's eternal verities - https://www-tandfonline-com.bishopg.idm.oclc.org/doi/abs/10.1080/03004270585200061 https://www-tandfonline-com.bishopg.idm.oclc.org/doi/pdf/10.1080/03004270585200061?needAccess=true - this is the PDF - would be best link if it works. Amy Cuddy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc

Motivated Teaching’ with Peps Mccrea. In this podcast Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust, interviews Peps and asks him why motivation is important. Peps discusses the big levers we can pull to build motivation in our classrooms. Via Twitter listeners can also get involved in a conversation about motivation with Peps and colleagues by commenting what they find challenging about motivation beneath the Naylor’s Natter post. About Peps Mccrea You can follow Peps on Twitter. His Twitter handle is @PepsMccrea. You can find out more about Pep’s career, his work and the books he has written here: https://pepsmccrea.com/ About the Academy Transformation Trust Institute https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/institute/att-institute-welcome/ You can also read more about ATT Institute’s people development curriculum in SecEd: https://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/creating-a-shared-culture-of-professional-learning-across-a-multi-academy-cpd-teacher-development-trust The Academy Transformation Trust is also curating a blog series titled ‘A Letter to my NQT Self’ through which educators reflect on their NQT year and offer advice to their NQT self. The purpose is to offer practical advice, reassurance and celebrate the teaching profession amongst NQTs. Follow the hashtag #NQTLetter and click on the link to read and engage: https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/institute/a-letter-to-my-nqt-self-blog/ We also have our regular TDT input as well as our #teacher5aday regular section

TranscriptVideo links:02 November: Teaching D&T by Alison Hardy09 November: Planning Lessons in D&T by Sarah Davies16 November: Key Pedagogies in D&T by Matt McLain23 November: Planning for Progression in D&T by Alison HardyWebinar on Tuesday 1st December 2020 @ 19.30 (GMT)The event is aimed at beginning teachers (student teachers and NQTs) and you can register for one of the limited places at https://bit.ly/3lgWn6U. Contribute to Talking and thinking about design and/or technology 2.0 by emailing me alison@alisonhardy.workSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/alisonhardy)

.‘Success in Education: My Life as an Autistic Student’ with John Simpson In this podcast Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust, interviews John Simpson: trainer and founder of ‘Inspirational Autism.’ John draws on his experience of having Asperger’s and the impact that being undiagnosed at school had, offering our listeners a really rich insight into what we can do practically to support children and young people with autism. He also shares with the Naylor’s Natter listeners some of his proudest achievements to date. About John You can follow John on Twitter. His Twitter handle is @JohnSimpsonIAT and find out more about the training and consultancy service he offers through Inspirational Autism here: https://www.inspirationalautismtraining.com/ Some of the many ways John can offer to support schools and communities with their inclusive practice are: 1:1 consultation sessions for autistic people, families, and anyone else who'd be interested in his input School visits through which he will look at the school day through the lens of a person with Autism to offer practical advice that will drive school’s inclusive practive. Deliver keynotes and workshops. About the Academy Transformation Trust Institute To find out more about ATT’s Institute click on this link: https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/institute/att-institute-welcome/ You can also read more about ATT Institute’s people development curriculum in SecEd: https://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/creating-a-shared-culture-of-professional-learning-across-a-multi-academy-cpd-teacher-development-trust The Academy Transformation Trust is also curating a blog series titled ‘A Letter to my NQT Self’ through which educators reflect back on their NQT year and offer advice to their NQT self. The purpose is to offer practical advice, reassurance and celebrate the teaching profession amongst NQTs. Follow the hashtag #NQTLetter and click on the link to read and engage: https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/institute/a-letter-to-my-nqt-self-blog/ #teacher5aday has its weekly slot , this week sees Martyn Reah in conversation with Patrick Otley-O'Connor

We've been asked many times if we can give NQTs some ideas or guidance on writing experiences in their Professional Learning Passports. So we've decided to explore each standard individually, break it down and discuss it and then hopefully give you some ideas for experiences you could write about. The first one we've chosen to explore is Assessment, found under Pedagogy > Refining Teacher in the Professional Teaching Standards in Wales. We hope you find it useful, please drop us a tweet and let us know what you think @vision4teaching. Which standards would you like us to explore next? Drop us a tweet or a message and we'll be sure to explore it in the near future!

Since starting this podcast we have always liked the idea of tracking the journey of an NQT through their first year - journaling the ups and down, what they've enjoyed and learned and ultimately what advice they can pass on to future NQTs. We're so pleased that this idea is now a reality - this year we'll be following Miss Amy Perry in the 'Diary of an NQT' series. In this episode we meet Amy and get to know a bit about her, including what she is most looking forward to about getting started in the classroom! We'll be catching up again with Amy at the end of the Autumn term to see if everything's gone as she expected. You can follow Amy on Twitter @MissPerry_NQT, and of course you can follow us @MrHannTeach, @SmartTeaching20 and @MrsH_primary. Don't forget to follow the podcast @vision4teaching and let us know what you think!

This episode is the second in a four-part Back to School series offering advice to schools as the autumn term begins. In this episode, we consider how schools can support the good mental health and wellbeing of their teachers who are returning after the Covid-19 lockdown. We also offer tips to school staff themselves on keeping mentally healthy. Topics include bereavement, talking about mental health, spotting the signs, NQTs, anxiety, tips to help, whole-school advice & more. The podcast complements SecEd’s recent series of 12-page Back to School Guides, which can be downloaded for free at https://bit.ly/SecEd-Back2School The first podcast in the series focused on Student Wellbeing and is available here.

In this episode Scott, Sarah and Mrs H discuss the art of behaviour management! An area of teaching that is always much-feared by student teachers and NQTs, you'll hear what strategies have worked well for us, what Sarah has found useful as a supply teacher and our thoughts on reward systems and getting children's attention. What strategies do you use? What would you never try again? Maybe you've got strategies that we didn't mention in this episode? We love hearing your thoughts after each episode, so please do keep the conversation going @vision4teaching on Twitter. You can also follow us individually @SmartTeaching20, @MrsH_primary and @MrHannTeach.

For any teacher approaching their first term in the classroom, there is still a lot to learn. But for this year’s crop of NQTs, who had placements cut short in the wake of widespread school closures, the importance of good CPD and support from more experienced staff will be vital. Tes recruitment editor, Grainne Hallahan, caught up with Jennifer Webb and Jude Hunton to talk about their experience of early career CPD and learn how their schools have shifted their approach to give staff precisely what they need. Webb is an assistant principal of teaching, learning and staff development at the Co-op Academy Leeds, while Hunton is the new principal of Skegness Grammar School.  You can sign up to our CPD webinars by clicking on the following links: How to develop new teachers with CPD with Joanne Tiplady (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1615649182758593808?source=podcast) - 14 September, 4pm How to retain early career teachers with your CPD programme with Julia Knight (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2219109542595331340?source=podcast) - 24 September, 8am This webinar is sponsored by Tes Develop. Tes Develop gives all your staff a single point of access to hundreds of online safeguarding, duty of care, professional studies and subject knowledge courses. It provides flexible, personalised CPD to help you attract the best staff, and train and retain your current team.

As you get ready to start your NQT year you might be wondering what others will think of you. Will you have a really supportive mentor? Do you still have lesson observations? What other support will you get from outside of your school? What is different if you do your NQT year as a supply teacher? In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Chloe Butcher, an experienced teacher, External Verifier (EV) and NQT Professional Learning Day lead. We discuss all things related to being an NQT and Chloe gives her expert inside knowledge on what you can expect from your mentor and EV, as well as some very useful advice that she would give herself back at the start of her career. It's a must-listen for any NQTs! We know you're going to love listening to her, let us know exactly what you thought @vision4teaching on Twitter. We love hearing your feedback! You can also follow us individually @MrsH_primary, @SmartTeach20 and @MrHannTeach. Please do subscribe to the podcast as well, so you never miss an episode!

This episode does what is says on the tin - it's all about planning. We know that for NQTs, planning is one of the biggest causes of stress and anxiety. How do you plan a topic? How do you use 'pupil/learner voice'? Do I have to write lesson plans? Scott, Sarah and Mrs H talk all things planning, including tips and advice that they have picked up during their NQT year. Hopefully this will answer some questions you may have, as well as giving you a few pointers to get you started. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast as well, and if you've found it useful why not recommend us to a friend? Also, if you have any questions or thoughts about planning after listening to this episode please get in touch with us on Twitter @vision4teaching - we love hearing from our listeners and helping as much as we can! Is there an aspect of planning we didn't talk about? Have you had any really good or bad experiences you want to share with us? Drop us a message - we'd love to hear from you!

“This contrast between the experience of the head and experience of the rest of the teaching body has really become so polarised during lockdown. And it really is a worry what will happen for school leadership in the near future.” This week we talk to Dr Becky Allen, Co-Founder of Teacher Tapp. She explains what Teacher Tapp data reveals about the likely impact Covid-19 will have on the teaching profession. In particular, we look at the different levels of stress and workload experienced by teachers and leaders, and the very real danger of a significant number of headteachers leaving the profession altogether.  We delve into Becky’s book, The Teacher Gap, covering issues such as recruitment, workload, CPD and retention, and consider questions such as ‘should we train teachers in the UK as we train doctors’ and ‘do we set NQTs up to fail’?  Becky also shares many of the recent insights Teacher Tapp has been able to gather about remote learning, including what schools are providing and the factors that affect engagement levels. Finally, from her own perspective as a parent, Becky reflects on how remote learning might work more effectively.  You can find out how to sign up for Teacher Tapp here. You can read Becky’s blog on Parental Load Theory here.

NQTs starting their new school in September might be feeling a little lost. What can you do to make sure you get your teaching career off to a great start? Andy Taylor of @MrTs_NQTs joins Grainne Hallahan to talk about practical tips for newly qualified teachers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we enter the last half term of the academic year, NQTs are the main focus of interviews.But how do make sure your interview allows you to see the teacher they potentially could be?Jude Hunton is the trust-wide vice-principal of a secondary school in Northamptonshire, part of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET) academy chain.Here explains how he approaches interviewing teachers applying for NQT positions, and describes how to tailor the process to suit the emerging teacher they are, in order to ascertain what sort of teacher they could be. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks I am in conversation with Omar Akbar; Teacher, Author- The Unofficial Teacher's Manual: What they don't teach you in training; Bad School Leadership (and what to do about it) . We are nattering about school leadership, the good and the bad! This is a very positive podcast with some great takeaways. The natter From the introduction of the book , tell us a little bit about you and your 15 years teaching across 4 schools? You say this book is about the mismanagement of the system , what do you mean by this and what can we do about this ? You kick off the book with relationship building and Rick astley ....tell us how important relationships, empathy and communication are for leaders Observations can be controversial but also useful , what are your www and Ebi here ? Learning walks , deception walks and urine tests . How can we ensure visits to lessons are beneficial for all ? Book scrutiny and deep dives , what is a secret dossier and how can leaders be more transparent? Behaviour - when in doubt blame the teacher for not engaging the learners . Is this common and how do we support teachers with behaviour so they are empowered and not undermined ? Meetings - what is a Botox meeting ? How do we support NQTs so they end up like the one on that recruitment advert How important are unions and why should we stand by our unions ? How does shift happen ? What can we do to achieve a new normal ? Let’s finish as you do with some myth busting! Share a couple with listeners ? Where can we find out more ? Useful links https://theunofficialteachersmanual.blog/ John Catt sponsorship Here is a code for the first week: POD30. If listeners enter that where prompted on the SHOPPING CART page (not the CHECKOUT - people often slip up with that!), they will get 30% off any order from JohnCatt.com until the next week’s show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/naylorsnatter/message

In this episode, Claire speaks with Kate Aspin, a former deputy headteacher and now a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield. Kate begins by explaining her teaching journey, how she progressed three times in three years from class teacher to deputy headteacher and subsequently acting headteacher. During this time, Kate supported several Newly Qualified Teachers – including some who were finding the year a challenge - in Calderdale. This led to an interest in further developing her role in teacher training. Kate talks in detail about the different routes into teaching, the benefits of each route and the suitability for prospective students. She highlights the importance of gaining experience in schools and selecting a route that is best for you. She also mentions the challenges trainee teachers face, getting behaviour management right, the role of a mentor and working towards a LIFE/work balance. She notes the introduction of the new Early Career Framework that is due to be trialled in some local authorities - including Bradford and Greater Manchester in September 2020. This will then be rolled out nationally in the following year. The framework aims to provide continued support for Recently Qualified Teachers to help tackle teacher retention issues. Her conversation with Claire also covers the new Ofsted Framework for Initial Teacher Training and how it now mirrors the framework used within schools including ‘Deep Dives’. Kate was pleased to find that students are no longer graded but explains that this creates a ‘grey area’ around what constitutes as a ‘good’ standard and how this can be rolled out across all age ranges.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Mentors are an invaluable resource. Mentors have a crucial role in a trainee teacher’s success. Trainee teachers need good mentors. Mentors should model good practice and verbalise how they got to a certain point and provide scaffolding for the trainee. Make the implicit explicit. Prepare for the NQT year. Trainees should use the final teaching placement to reflect on what worked well and what they would do in different situations throughout the year. For instance: queries with parents, changes with the curriculum etc. Think about organising the classroom to make it work for you and to make it your own. LIFE/work balance for trainee teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers. It is important to remember that Newly Qualified Teachers and Recently Qualified Teachers are still developing and still need support. Encourage trainees or NQTs to adapt resources for what they need and not reinvent the wheel. Good is good enough. They need space to reflect and think. Have regular meetings with induction tutors as NQTs and continue this support in the RQT year. Behaviour management is key. Children who are misbehaving are not learning. Therefore, new trainees must get on top on behaviour management from the outset. The first target for new trainees must relate to behaviour management. Trainees should become familiar with the strategies used in their placement schools and develop strategies that work for them. Be certain that it is the job for you. Get experience in a school to see ‘behind the scenes’. Understand the theory behind planning, get involved in meetings and understand that teaching is a full-on job. If you know what you are getting yourself into, the rest of it will come. If not, it can be a massive shock.   BEST MOMENTS “You have to be certain it is the job for you. It has to run through you like a stick of rock.” “I’m looking for passion, realism, resilience, understanding and awareness of the subject knowledge that is involved [in teaching].” “I am willing to fail somebody. Children don’t get a say in who teaches them. They are the only people who don’t get a say. I’m not putting somebody out there who isn’t fit to teach my children or anybody else’s kids. It’s not fair on the children or the person.” “[Trainees] see an amazing teacher but they don’t have the skills to unpick where that all comes from. They don’t know what that magic is until they see it.” “We should be continuously developing ourselves as professionals but we need space to do that: space to think [and] space to reflect. I think this is greatest gift you can give your NQTs, is that space to say, ‘What’s not working in here?’” “The joy of the NQT [year] is you get to shut the door and if you haven’t got a TA, then it’s just you and the children. If you do have a hideous lesson that is a disaster then you reflect on it, pick yourself up, dust yourself down and you do it better next time.” “I think you have to be optimistic when you work with children.” “All schools need good teachers.” “I am not a big fan of governors walking into school and doing lesson observations on teachers… people in industries and from all walks of life, they don’t know what they are looking for. We need to rely on the senior leadership team.”   VALUABLE RESOURCES Get into Teaching website: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/explore-my-options The Teachers’ Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheTeachersPodcast/ Classroom Secrets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClassroomSecretsLimited/ Classroom Secrets website:  https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/ LIFE/work balance campaign: https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/lifeworkbalance-and-wellbeing-in-education-campaign-2019/   ABOUT THE HOST Claire Riley Claire, alongside her husband Ed, is one of the directors of Classroom Secrets, a company she founded in 2013 and which provides outstanding differentiated resources for teachers, schools, parents and tutors worldwide. Having worked for a number of years as a teacher in both Primary and Secondary education, and experiencing first-hand the difficulties teachers were facing finding appropriate high-quality resources for their lessons, Claire created Classroom Secrets with the aim of helping reduce the workload for all school staff. Claire is a passionate believer in a LIFE/work balance for those who work in education citing the high percentage of teachers who leave or plan to leave their jobs each year. Since February 2019, Classroom Secrets has been running their LIFE/work balance campaign to highlight this concerning trend. The Teachers’ Podcast is a series of interviews where Claire meets with a wide range of guests involved in the field of education. These podcasts provide exciting discussions and different perspectives and thoughts on a variety of themes which are both engaging and informative for anyone involved in education.

This is a chat between 4 experienced teachers at a London secondary school, exploring ways of overcoming the challenges of behaviour management in the classroom.

This week on the podcast, I am in conversation with Nicole Ponsford . Nicole describes herself as working in 'the corners of ed and tech' . She is a teacher, an EdDoctorate Researcher, CEO and founder of the Gender Equality Collective . She is also a TES columnist and the co-author of TechnoTeaching. We had a natter about: 1) You started teaching in early 2000's as I did. Tell listeners a little about your early career mentoring NQTs and improving literacy across school. 2) You were quickly awarded AST status, we hear lots of negatives about ASTs (I am an ex AST) but the issue of promotion out of the classroom rather than promotion within it never seems to have been solved. How did you find the work of an AST , what was the best thing about being an AST? 3) What was the biggest challenge about leading teaching and learning across a school? 4) Technology in schools can be a thorny issue. What advice would you give listeners about how best to use technology in schools? Could you tell listeners more about techno teachers ? 5) Could you tell listeners about your experience of maternity leave and your move into freelance? 6)Narrowing the disadvantage gap is the biggest issue arguably facing schools today (it certainly is in Blackpool) . How did you go about this in your role at Achievement for all? 7) Gender balance is an important issue in schools, homes and businesses, could you tell listeners about your work on the gender equality charter? 8) Where can we find out more about you? In the shameless plugs section: We discuss rED Blackpool and my upcoming article for RSC EiC magazine entitled 'Promotion is it worth it?' out on Monday. We also have our weekly input from our friends and colleagues at Teacher Development Trust Following on seamlessly from the interview with Nicole, the CEO of TDT David Weston shares some research and solutions on equality, carer development and fairness . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/naylorsnatter/message

It is that time of year when teaching students are approaching their final school placements and turn their attention to becoming NQTs and taking on their first class. But how can you approach it with the right attitude and mentality that will allow you to have an enriching and successful time? We have the video for you! Visit www.literacywagoll.com for FREE example texts to inspire your children's writing!

Daniel Davies and Hannah Barry discuss professional learning experiences as part of an NQTs induction profile.

The first EAS NQT podcast with Daniel Davies, Hannah Barry & interviews with NQTs. Recorded in July 2018.

The first year of a teacher’s career (NQT year) can be an exciting and challenging year. During this podcast we are joined by Lizzie Wright from Kibworth CE Primary who reflects upon her successful start to becoming a qualified teacher, sharing her top tips for NQTs to learn from and consider. We hope NQTs find this podcast useful and share with colleagues in similar situations.

As we begin our Primary Podcasts, our Primary Director Darran Ellison-Lee talks through the purpose behind the series. We hope that these will be useful for all primary staff - from NQTs and those looking to begin their career in teaching to senior leaders and primary heads. For those looking for more information about our Group, Darran also explains the key principles behind our Framework for Excellence, and a bit about what it means to be a United Learning primary school. For more information, to ask any questions or to suggest future topics for these podcasts, please contact the Primary Team via dawn.lester@unitedlearning.org.uk.

In this episode, specifically aimed at newly qualified teachers we hear from experienced school leadership and education recruitment experts who offer excellent insight, tips and advice for NQTs going into their first year in teaching.