Initial teacher education

 

If you are just starting your teaching career, you’ll find guidance from PGCE and SCITT tutors, along with advice and support from experienced teachers and mentors on how to survive and thrive in your training and NQT years.

  • Words of wisdom from the staffroom

    Words of wisdom from the staffroom

    Published: 14/08/2020

    Here’s our guide to help you to avoid some of the professional pitfalls of your training and ECT years. With nearly 125 years of experience in the classroom between them, Teachit’s editors share their experiences of coping with everything from sleep deprivation and keeping healthy to unexpected knickers and stolen mugs.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • Survival guide for early career teachers

    Survival guide for early career teachers

    Published: 05/08/2019

    Andy Sammons is Head of English and author of 'The Compassionate Teacher'. Here he shares his reflections on his first year as a teacher, and offers some advice for new teachers on the road to unconscious competence!

    By: Andy Sammons
  • Thinking about the first day of school ‒ tips for new teachers

    Thinking about the first day of school ‒ tips for new teachers

    Published: 11/08/2022

    Starting off the school year as a new teacher can be nerve-wracking as well as exciting. Here's a collection of tips and advice for the first day of school, including advice about lesson planning and classroom management, as well as a reminder to set aside time to really get to know your new students (and have fun)!

    By: Megan Pitman