Just don't call me baby-face!
It was breaktime and Stephen Brierley was hoping to catch up on some marking. He was a new teacher in an 11-16 comprehensive and keen to make use of every spare moment of preparation time.
Colleagues including mentors, TAs, headteachers
Know where you are in the pecking order
1 Be clear about who is in charge of you in your various roles. If you’re a form tutor, your ‘boss’ for that area might be the head of year.
Make the most of meetings
Okay meetings are no one’s idea of a good time. Most are held after school when you’re feeling frazzled. But these platforms for discussion are essential for all concerned.
Dealing with colleagues: teachers and TAs
How do you break into a circle of teachers who are really close, especially if you recognise they would not sit next to you? Thanks
Advice for trainees on dealing with class teachers or heads of department
Once you’re on your school placement the class teacher (primary) or the head of department (secondary) is the person you’re most dependent on and it’s he or she that writes the report on your
Dealing with colleagues: Getting your relationship with your TA right
The role of a Teaching Assistant is crucial; they help facilitate independent learning and give pupils more autonomy.
Staffroom etiquette
It’s seen as hallowed space. Some even bar children from entering.
Working with other adults in your classroom
There will be a variety of different people who will sit in your classroom from time to time.
Working collaboratively with teaching assistants
It's highly likely, at some point during the early stages of your teaching career, that you'll be working with a TA (teaching assistant), LSA (learning support assistant) or CTA (classroom teaching
Dealing with colleagues: managers and heads
I work in an FE/sixth form college. My line manager (HoD) and his line manager (AoL) are ineffectual and disorganised which affects my colleague and I in terms of workload.