ECT / NQT Tips | Things I Wish I Knew at the Start of My NQT Year

I've just finished my NQT year so I thought I'd share the things I wish I'd known before I started my NQT year.

My 2020 Classroom Plans ~ NQT Preparation #5

Deciding how you want to design your first classroom is a lengthy process so I thought I'd share how I want my classroom to look, things I want to implement and what I'll need to purchase to make this a reality. NB: This was written over a period of time before I'd seen my classroom...

CPD Recommendations ~ NQT Preparation #4

Here are my CPD recommendations for NQTs and other practitioners.

Work-Life Balance Goals (NQT Daily Routine Plan) ~ NQT Preparation #3

My desired NQT daily routine to help me create a better work-life balance.

What To Ask On The School Visit In The Summer ~ NQT Preparation #2

A list of all of the information you should ask for and the questions you should ask on your school visit.

How to Find a Teaching Job

This blog post will explain the process from starting your job hunt to being recruited.

Day in the Life of a Trainee Teacher

Want to know what life is like for a trainee teacher? This post will give you an insight into a day in the life of a student teacher on placement.

Teacher Interview Questions

Questions you may get asked at a primary school interview.

First Year Primary Education Placement Review

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a good Easter. I've just finished my block placement with Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) so I thought that now would be a good time to write a review of my experience as it's still fresh in my head. I am studying Primary Education 5 - 11 years. I've...