Get Ready to Teach

Youve finished your training. Youre a qualified teacher. Now you just have to teach

If youre an NQT you must read this book. It will become your best friend as it helps you through your first year of teaching.

        How do you find a job or prepare during the summer before you begin teaching?

        Whats the best way to set up your classroom?

        Do you need to speak to parents in a certain way?

Get Ready to Teachanswers all of these questions plus countless others and it will give you straightforward and time-saving strategies for planning, assessment and continuing professional development. It is also packed full of innovative and up-to-date lesson activities and checklists.

Its unique mix of practical advice and stories from teachers whove navigated their way through their NQT year, combined with a touch of humour and honesty, make this book the complete guide youll need as you embark on your exciting, rewarding and demanding career.

This book tells you what others dont the tips that all teachers wish they had known before they started.

About the Author

Verity Lush began her teaching career in 2003. 8 weeks into her NQT year she achieved an Outstanding grading from Ofsted which just goes to show it can be done!

She is currently a Head of Department and has co-written a highly successful textbook. She gives seminars to PGCE students and as youd expect, she loves having trainees in her school.