I hope you find this useful!! It was written some years ago for NQT's - please feedback if you feel there is anything missing! Thank you!

Worried about starting your first job as a teacher? Then this resource is perfect for you! Quick tips and tricks to help support you in your NQT year!

Log to record any CPD, meetings, observations. Used this template for my NQT year.

6 page document which includes ideas and support with the following: Before September Organisation NQT Time Teaching Standards File Class Folder Behaviour Marking

An Excel document to keep a track of the standards you have met and a guide to see which ones you have outstanding.

This handout includes - SEN support information Education, Health and Care Plans Primary NQT checklist Secondary NQT checklist Information about Autism, including strategies Information about ADHD, including strategies Information about Dyslexia, including strategies Information about Dyspraxia, including strategies Information about Attachment Disorders, including strategies Information about Cerebral Palsy, including strategies Information about Dyscalculia, including strategies Information about Hearing Problems, including strategies Information about Speech and Language Difficulties, including strategies NQT checklist Post NQT checklist Fully customizable

Floral organizers includes: title page (can be personalized) each teacher standard CPD planning and resources

A personal statement for an NQT applying for their first position. It is for a nursery teaching post but is easily adapted to fit KS1 and KS2 teacher applications.

This set is designed to make life easier at the start of a new school year. All items in this bundle have been used by myself in class over a number of years. Please note: Most resources are in ‘Arial’ font, as this is recommended for children with Dyslexia. However, all documents are fully editable What’s included? -blank weekly timetable -visual timetable (recommended for children on the Autistic spectrum, and those with anxiety) -3 variations of reading group timetables -4 variations of reading group lists -3 variations of spelling group lists -my own master list of 10-spelling sets for the whole year, taken from NC Y5/6 word list -Class contract (PowerPoint lesson and editable poster) -Volume-meter (beahviour management) -Table-top Traffic Lights (replaces the ‘hands up’ approach when a child needs help) -Classroom Jobs poster -6 pages of book labels (writing, maths, science, topic, reading, homework) -5 variations of peg/tray labels -Homework hand-in record sheet -Reading at Home record sheet -Blank record sheet

I’ve included an example half term action plan I use for NQTs. This is an Autumn 1 plan which is usually focused on relationships etc. It breaks down the success criteria and actions the NQT can take to achieve the target. Each target is related to TS.

27 Starter Activity Templates for ITT/NQTs and teachers who want to save time! Memory recall activities Can be used with mixed ability Challenge embedded throughout 27 activity templates to be adapted to suit your learner needs ITT and NQT time savers

NQT is hard enough without the stress of trying to remember how to meet teaching standards. This is my document, hopefully it will help give you ideas you can demonstrate this in your school experience. Top tip: don’t be afraid to tell colleagues which standards you’re struggling for evidence in before reviews or observations. Really hope this saves you some time :)

Managing your workload is a big challenge for NQTs and it can be easy to drown in all the paperwork, marking and assessment. This flowchart uses advice from the best selling book on productivity and getting work done. You can follow it to manage your workload and stay on top of everything.

This cheat sheet gives you the outline and run down of the NQT. It covers all the basics, details and guide to make the year a successful one.

This is a list of interview questions which may be asked in an NQT job interview and some potential answers or advice on answers to give.

Folder dividers with each teacher standard and ideas for evidencing each standard. Can be used by NQT’s or trainee teachers.

A PDF copy of my book (available on amazon). Published in 2014 The NQT year is tough and full on, so I do hope that my Top Ten Tips will prove to be a quick read, a easily digestible source of reference and comfort. Good luck and above all, remember the reason you are doing the job. For the benefit of the children.