This book is a practical, jargon-free introduction to teaching for new and innovative educators. It equips you with an arsenal of practical ideas to put into immediate effect in your classroom. The text is divided into ten Setting up Your Classroom From Class to Team The Why of School Curriculum Two Alternatives to Direct Instruction Essential Classroom Apps The Connected Educator Positive Parent Relationships Staffroom Politics A Good Start At the end of each chapter I provide an easy-to-reference “Top10 List” so that busy educators can quickly find practical ideas to implement in their classrooms. I have added a resource list at the end of each chapter to allow wider reading on each topic. Further, there is a “Did you Know” section in each chapter to spark further curiosity. This is a compact and practical resource to help build your confidence in the classroom as you set out on your teaching journey.