The aim of this book is to meet the needs of the overworked, undertrained supply teacher via a useful pocket sized guide. This is a how to book, offering realistic guidance to surviving supply teaching and succeeding to provide quality education to pupils across the key stages. It pulls together the views and requirements of the various people involved and affected by the supply teacher. It includes quotes, comments and practical suggestions from headteachers, deputies, class teachers, governors, parents, pupils, and education students. The book offers practical advice getting and accepting work; finding schools; preparing lesson plans; the first five minutes; class management techniques; settling in systems; legal requirements; employment rights; and useful associations.
The aim of this book is to meet the needs of the overworked, undertrained supply teacher via a useful pocket sized guide. This is a how to book, offering realistic guidance to surviving supply teaching and succeeding to provide quality education to pupils across the key stages. It pulls together the views and requirements of the various people involved and affected by the supply teacher. It includes quotes, comments and practical suggestions from headteachers, deputies, class teachers, governors, parents, pupils, and education students. The book offers practical advice getting and accepting work; finding schools; preparing lesson plans; the first five minutes; class management techniques; settling in systems; legal requirements; employment rights; and useful associations.