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What does it really take to become a brilliant teacher?

Cutting through theory to focus on the skills required for being a secondary school teacher in today’s classrooms, Brilliant Secondary School Teacher uses anecdotes and case studies and draws on the 15 years experience of an award-winning London teacher to help you understand what being a brilliant teacher is all about – and lets you know that through good habits and effective planning, this is an achievable goal.

Taking you on the journey through your first lessons with your classes, establishing a rapport with your students, planning engaging lessons and managing behaviour, to meaningful assessment, the role of the form tutor and thinking about the next steps in your career, look no further for expert advice on becoming a brilliant teacher.

BRILLIANT OUTCOMES

Establish rapport from the outset to help your students learn Manage challenging behaviour with confidence Plan lessons based on ‘pupil voice’ Focus on the next steps in your teaching career

What does it really take to become a brilliant headteacher?

Take the next step in your career with confidence as Iain Erskine explores the qualities and skills required to shine in the role of Headteacher, what leading, organising and managing a school really involves and how you can work with others to achieve those goals.

Brilliant Headteacher is a reference book with a difference – a friendly and accessible read with insightful guidance based on day-to-day experience in the role, leaving you knowing that leading your school and becoming a brilliant Head is both an achievable goal and a rewarding career choice.

BRILLIANT OUTCOMES

Learn how to inspire and motivate your staff through good leadership Work with parents, governors, support staff, teachers and the wider school community for the benefit of the pupils in your school Create a positive environment for learning