The headlines are true . . . if you are a trainee teacher, an NQT or an RQT, there is a significant chance you will leave the teaching profession within a short period of time.

Ironically, many of the difficulties involved in teaching are not actually in the classroom.

Teacher training courses tell you how to teach, but there is a whole other set of rules (and guidance) which will not only help you to reach your full potential as a teacher, but also help you to avoid the pitfalls which you don't even realise exist until you're deep into them.

The (Un)official Teacher's Manual will tell you:

- How to get the most from lesson obs'
- How not to write a school email
- How to get promoted
- When and how to say no and yes
- What to do and not do during meetings
- How to get parents on your side
- How to thrive and avoid the pitfalls of teacher training
- How to ensure a life-work balance
- How to identify, avoid and handle work place bullies
- How to maintain good relationships at school
- Why it's all worth it