The Art of Being a Brilliant NQT (The Art of Being Brilliant series) by Gary Toward (Abridged, Audiobook, Box set) Paperback

by Gary Toward

Everything a NQT always wanted to know about starting their teaching career but never dared to ask! This book will take the NQT through a journey which starts with interviews, leads them through the first visit before taking up the job and then into the first hectic weeks and months. Light in touch but rich in content, it can be read around the pool during the holidays before the start of term or kept by the bedside or in a desk drawer for an emergency flick through once teaching gets underway! It expands on the stuff that teacher training touches on, but importantly provides a refreshing look at the nitty-gritty stuff that most training doesn’t! A brilliant book for NQTs.

Unknown Binding

First published March 13, 2015

Reviews

[Jade Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this after finishing my trainee year- I start my ECT role in September and it’s given me such good ideas and advice for what to prepare for next year, questions to ask, behaviours to adopt and how to be a positive person and not a mood hover!!

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book so helpful and a nice light read (a distraction from all the textbooks!). I think it is applicable to initial teacher education/placement even before you are an NQT (probationer) and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is in teacher education.

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a positive little book! I'm not even an NQT yet but I found the advice really helpful.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of really useful tips for trainee teachers right through from choosing schools and interviewing to career development. Lots of good tips to refer back to.

[Jon Margetts · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wholesome, positive, and career affirming read. Bought this when seeing Gary and Chris live at a teaching training event, and have dipped into it constantly throughout my first PGCE teaching placement. Moving onto terms 2 and 3, I'll expect to continue using it for all it's good advice, not least of all to simply be that positive person! :)

[Claire jobbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful and inspiring book to all of us trainee teachers! Provides ideas and information all about the interviews right up to the a start of your 2nd year of teaching. This book takes you through all the worries, problems and good points you might have during these times. I really recommend it to all trainee teachers about to apply for jobs or start their NQT year!