The Art of Being a Brilliant NQT

by Chris Henley, Chris Henly

Everything you always wanted to know about starting your teaching career but never dared to ask! The book will take the NQT (newly qualified teacher) 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 your first term or kept at your bedside or in your desk draw 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! getting a job, dealing with workload, discipline, preparing eye-catching lessons, dealing with parents, pastoral care, being a form tutor, dealing with colleagues, dealing with boys, getting involved in school life, taking trips, marking, assemblies, career development and much more. A brilliant book for NQTs. An inspiring, engaging and informative new series that shows you how to transform your practice and become - quite simply - brilliant.The series is edited by Andy Cope, founder of the Art of Brilliance, and underlain by his research into the positive psychology and the science of happiness. Andy says of his work, 'The focus is on translating some of the highbrow academia into clear, simple messages that everyone can take on board.' With wonderful illustrations by Amy Bradley. The first thing you must know about Amy is that drawing really is her favourite thing; she's been doing it for as long as she can remember! She is now illustrating these artfully brilliant books.

208 pages, Paperback

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.

[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!