Life as an NQT

Last week I was lucky enough to be asked to head back into University to deliver the 'Life as an NQT' lecture. When my old mentor got in touch to ask me to do it, I was really humbled - her thinking of me for something like that is a great compliment. Last year we … Continue reading Life as an NQT

My ‘Why’

It's been a while since I've sat and written anything here, because I have been very busy just being a teacher. I'm not yet at that "Teacher and also a real life person" stage yet, I don't think. I'm getting there - I leave school at 5 whenever I can, and I try to have at … Continue reading My ‘Why’

Survival of the Fittest

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. I think I underestimated how much the first few weeks at a new school and going it alone would take it out of me! As well as the usual getting to know my new classes and colleagues, I've also been on residential with half of Year 9! … Continue reading Survival of the Fittest

NQT – Nonstop, Queasy & Tired

I did it! I made it through my first week as an NQT! It has been an insanely busy week, starting with an inset, through to a half day with my Vertical Mentoring Group (VMG) and 2 full days of lessons. I have been so tired I struggled to put one foot in front of … Continue reading NQT – Nonstop, Queasy & Tired

My Very Own Classroom

So I spent Thursday and Friday last week getting my classroom in order for September. The idea of having my own room, after a whole year of carting things about in folders from room to room, is very exciting. I'll have everything I need at my fingertips and where I want it to be! I've … Continue reading My Very Own Classroom