Are you stepping into a new classroom and wondering how to quickly establish calm, confidence and control? This practical guide is designed specifically for supply teachers who want to feel prepared, professional and in control - even in unfamiliar environments. Written by an experienced primary teacher with a strong track record of successful supply work, this resource shares tried and tested strategies that can be applied immediately in any classroom. Inside this guide, you’ll find clear, realistic approaches to: • establishing calm authority in the first few minutes • building positive relationships with unfamiliar pupils • managing behaviour in a steady, consistent way • noticing pupils’ strengths and using them to support engagement • maintaining confidence when situations feel challenging This is not about theory, but about what has actually worked for me in real classrooms. Whether you’re new to supply teaching or simply looking to refine your approach, this guide offers practical support that you can return to time and time again.