Guest Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 So thought would update you in that I finally have a job! I have been studying my EY PGCE and have 2 more weeks in school left followed by about a week in uni finishing off paperwork/ evidence etc. The job is at the school I'm currently teaching doing my last placement with, who heard I had an interview at another school nearby and (very unexpectedly) offered me the opportunity for an interview (for a KS1 position that had literally been confirmed as viable the previous evening) which I had in the afternoon and was shortly after offered the position! I am so so excited and cannot wait to finally have my own class come September (although having moments of panic every so often!). A huge weight has been lifted with regards to job hunting and I feel so much more relaxed now. Just need to tick the right boxes with paperwork/ evidence etc (ooh and pass that dreaded Maths QTS test) and I am away So I thought this thread might offer an opportunity to discuss golden rules of teaching (in the broadest sense!)- any do's and/or don'ts, general advice for an NQT/ setting up a new classroom/ meeting new class etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Congratulations! Consistency, consistency, consistency!! If you say it will happen - make it happen. this particularly relates to behaviour management in the early days. There is often a honey moon period and then it can get tougher as you and the class bed in. Also for yourself, pacing yourself. It's a marathon not a sprint!! Cx Edited June 12, 2013 by catma 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 congratulations well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Congratulations The only experience I have of the classroom was as a pupil but I would ditto Catma regarding behaviour, i'msure we all remember finding the chink in the new teachers armour Wasn't just me was it!? :-/:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Many congrats - well done you - good advice from Catma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Congratulations! And yep, I second, third? The behaviour advice. The pacing yourself stuff is true too, I just haven't learned how yet! Edited June 13, 2013 by HelenD26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Also, find out who the "responsible body" for your NQT induction is - not your in school mentor etc but who is managing the process ie could be the LA but not necessarily now. Does the school buy into external NQT induction support/training? In my LA we offer sessions throughout the year, always on the same day of the week so NQTs often have their additional 10% reduction on a Tuesday so they can attend. I do the sessions for EYFS NQTs but there are also sessions for EYFS/Primary on many different topics. Setting up classrooms - my advice is remodel it completely. This sets your stamp on the layout and gives you ownership of the space. Don't just keep it how the last teacher had it. Obviously some things work only in one place and now with IWBs for example, the mat doesn't move around that much but I think you need to make it your space not just inhabit the last teachers space. Think about the aesthetic of the room and get down on your knees to look at it from a child's height. Read the school policies so you know what is expected and make friends with the admin team/school keeper. They are the key to getting anywhere and if you have them behind you generally anything can be done!! As I think of more I'll add it! Cx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Congratulations. Any new venture is a bit scary, that's good! Be confident, the school obviously really like you and think you should/ will do well. Ask questions if you need to, have fun and take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Congratulations :-) Edited June 13, 2013 by Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Congratulations and good luck from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Ah thank you all for your kind words and fab advice r.e. behaviour management and Catma on finding out NQT info and remodelling classroom (exciting prospect! and nice to hear encouragement to go for it so I can make it my own so thank you)- hopefully can get in there lots over summer and sort it out, change it up. Will keep you posted on what's happening and no doubt be asking a million and one questions in due course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I definitely echo the bit about making the classroom your own. I was only a mat cover last Sept and felt like I couldn't move things too much. But by Oct I got over that and it made teaching so much easier. Congratulations also. This time next year you'll be wondering where the time has gone but also feel like you've never done anything anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 This time next year you'll be exhaustedly waiting for the summer holiday!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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