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‘Brimming with useful ideas from start to finish... As usual, Jon’s knowledge, wisdom and passion for all things education shine through. A brilliant read.’ - Pete Jackson, Assistant Headteacher, @PeteJackson32Looking to develop your skills so you can be successful as a head of year? Striving to get into pastoral leadership as a middle leader? Then Succeeding as a Head of Year is the ultimate guide for you!Adopting an easy-to-follow, chronological approach, Jon Tait takes you through everything you need to know to be an outstanding head of year:· Applying for your first post· Navigating interviews· Leading a team of form tutors· Managing student behaviour· Working with parents· Supporting specific year groupsWith tips on finding the right post and sailing through the interview process and advice on day-to-day practice and challenges, this is the ideal compendium for navigating this role. Written by an experienced pastoral leader and including case studies with aspiring, current and former middle leaders, this book is filled with practical, honest and open guidance to help you succeed as a head of year.

'Clever, comprehensive and current... a book I'll be returning to again and again.' Stuart Pryke'Every English teacher will get huge value from this timely book.' Alex QuigleyThe ultimate guide to teaching English in a secondary school, this book supports you on your journey from trainee to head of department – and everything in-between. Succeeding as an English Teacher provides practical guidance in an accessible format to help you teach English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. It covers key topics, including:- planning a knowledge-rich and diverse curriculum and schemes of learning- delivering engaging and effective lessons- advancing your subject knowledge- supporting students with revision- applying the science of learning in your English classroom.This book is perfect for any newly qualified or experienced teacher looking to develop their practice and progress in their career. Featuring the varied perspectives of 12 English teachers, this unique compilation offers invaluable advice and top tips for making every English lesson count, as well as real-life examples, opportunities for reflection and a foreword by Jill Berry.The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

An all-encompassing guide to mastering teaching maths in secondary schools, Succeeding as a Maths Teacher is a unique manual that gives advice and guidance for maths teachers at all stages of their career. This handbook not only offers foundational advice on how to deliver the most effective maths lessons, but also delves deeper into key ideas for more experienced teachers, such as how the science of learning applies to mathematics and nuances in instructional design.Written by lead practitioners in maths at Ormiston Academies Trust, with a combined teaching experience of over 60 years, Succeeding as a Maths Teacher takes you from your first days in the classroom through to leading a department. Along the way, the authors explore the purpose of a maths education, topics such as modelling and questioning, how to develop a high-quality maths curriculum and the importance of planning learning over lessons, adapting your teaching in light of feedback, reasoning and solving problems, and enriching pupils’ experiences of learning maths.The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

This must-have guide supports you on your journey teaching history, from trainee to head of department – and everything in-between.Find a wealth of practical advice and ideas for delivering effective history lessons, developing a coherent and diverse curriculum, building your subject knowledge and becoming a head of department.Succeeding as a History Teacher is packed full of real-life examples, invaluable advice and top tips for making every history lesson count. It advises on how history teachers can integrate research-informed practices, such as retrieval practice, direct instruction, modelling, metacognition, feedback, and reading and comprehension strategies, into the unique discipline of history. It also covers sequencing, assessment and feedback, and a model for a great history lesson, and is suitable for use at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

This essential guide supports Deputy Head Teachers and those aspiring to make the jump in their teaching career. Addressing the every day challenges and triumphs of whole school leadership in a relatable and highly pragmatic way. Using case studies and practical examples blended with academic research, Succeeding as a Deputy Head lends a unique voice to the ever-growing leadership debate, and is perfect for current deputies and those that aspire to lead. This addition to the series includes professional perspectives from prominent educational leaders, opportunities for self-reflection and coaching strategies to help develop and nurture a people-centred school community.The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

Succeeding as an RE Teacher is the must-have guide for Religious Education teachers – offering everything you need to teach this core subject with confidence.This essential guide takes a no-nonsense approach to delivering the very best possible RE. Drawing on the expertise of experienced RE teachers, it covers everything from strategic lesson and curriculum planning to research-informed practice and guidance for approaching sensitive discussions. Whether you're newly qualified or a seasoned teacher, this book provides practical tools, fresh ideas and thoughtful reflection to support effective teaching. Edited by Andy Lewis and written by a team of subject specialists, it's an easy-to-read, classroom-focused resource designed to help every RE teacher engage learners and deliver outstanding Religious Education.The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

Packed with real-world examples and invaluable insights, Succeeding as an MFL Teacher equips you with the tools to make every language lesson a success.This comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for delivering dynamic and well-structured language lessons which are based on a well-designed and diverse curriculum, helping you develop your subject expertise and step into leadership roles within your department.Discover research-backed techniques and real-world examples to enhance your classroom practice and engage students effectively. Whether you're just starting your teaching career or seeking to refine your expertise, Succeeding as an MFL Teacher equips you with the tools you need at every stage.The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.