Vicky Duckworth is Senior Lecture and MA co-ordinator (Post-Compulsory Education and Training) and Schools’ University Lead at Edge Hill University, UK.  Jane Wood is Course leader for Professional Development in Post-Compulsory Education and Training. She has twenty years experience of teaching vocational courses in Further Education Colleges and has recently worked as curriculum quality manager responsible for raising standards of teaching and learning, and conducting professional observations. Further to this she has managed successful teacher education provision prior to her move to the university. John Dickinson began his career as a residential social worker. In 1982 he joined Kirkby College of Further Education on Merseyside. He taught child care, health and social care and A Level and GCSE Psychology. He has been working in teacher training for FE staff since 1990. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill and an original member of the Post-compulsory Education and Training team.

"A thorough ′cradle to grave′ approach to starting teaching, from first day on course to interview attendance and further academic study. A very useful resource." (Programme Leader, Thames Valley University)

• IntroductionStarting your assessed teaching modulesPlanning your sessionsYour first observationReflecting on your own practiceWhat to expect from your mentorManaging behaviourStructure and organisationComing to the end of your assessed teachingYour triangulation meetingDeveloping your career and applying for jobs