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Part I Getting a job
Chapter 1: Location, location, location - where do you want to teach?
Joining the mainstream; Alternative and progressive education; Temporary
contracts; Part-time teaching; Careers related to teaching; Returning to the
teaching profession
Chapter 2: Making your application
Tuning your vacancy radar; Deciding to apply; Completing the necessary forms;
Sending in your application; Attending for an interview; Possible outcomes;
Moving to a new area
Part II Joining a school
Chapter 3: Your responsibilities and rights - maintaining the balance
Becoming a professional; Establishing your position in the school; Your
responsibilities and rights; Your responsibilities; Your rights; The education
power structure; The school and the community 0
Chapter 4: Your refuge - the staffroom
Staffroom politics and etiquette; Unions; Parent teacher associations
Part III Working through your induction
Chapter 5: Induction - all you need to know
The Career Entry Profile; QTS skills tests; Induction; The appeal procedure;
Mentoring; In-service training (INSET)
Chapter 6: Developing effective teaching skills
Your domain: the classroom; Behaviour management; Pupil - teacher confrontations;
Classroom body language; What makes lessons effective?; Homework strategies
Chapter 7: Pastoral pointers - tutoring and you
Getting personal; Tutoring; Tutoring folklore; First aid in the classroom
Part IV Managing the job
Chapter 8: Getting your work/life balance right
Coping with meetings; Time management; Balancing work with your home life;
Stress busting; Health and lifestyle
Chapter 9: Above and beyond - your non-teaching commitments
Extra commitments; Organizing school visits; Writing reports; Parental consultations;
Other adults in your classroom
Chapter 10: Inspections - your chance to shine
OFSTED; Before the inspectors arrive; During the inspection; After the inspection;
Other observations
Chapter 11: ICT and CPD - your early development
Computer-related ICT and the NQT; Looking ahead; Moving to another school;
An Easter appraisal
Part V Frequently asked questions
Chapter 12: Before getting a job
Chapter 13: Once in your first post
Chapter 14: On matters personal
Appendices 1- 11
References
Index
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