Your NQT Year: how can I make life easier? Presentation by Stuart Hodson and Carly Griffin NQTs at Westleigh High School Wigan

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Your NQT Year how can I make life
easier?Presentation by Stuart Hodson and Carly
Griffin NQTs at Westleigh High School Wigan
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Things To Consider

• The highs and lows
• Time management
• Behaviour management
• Support
• Hints and tips

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The Highs

• Pupils responding well to you.
• Building great relationships.
• Having fun.
• Dont take observations as a negative. You often
  get really constructive feedback and its good to
  be told what you are doing well. Good confidence
  booster.

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The Lows

• Not every lesson will run perfectly- accept it
  and make alterations.
• Some pupils will try to push their luck, just be
  consistent.
• You will feel tired and run down at some point.
  Take a step back and give yourself some breathing
  space.
• Doubting yourself. Ask for support and advice.
  Other staff can help but only if you tell them.

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Time Management

• I often get more done if I stay in school- at
  home there are lots of distractions.
• Arrive early in the morning. Make sure everything
  is organised for every lesson that day.
• Planning can take over if you let it!
• Keep on top of marking. If it builds up it takes
  ages to get it all done (use self assessment).
• Set yourself time to do what you want every week.

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Behaviour Management

• The pupils are like sharks, they can smell fear.
• Trust your own judgement.
• Breaks and dinners, the kids love them.
• Follow everything through till the end!
• Building relationships is crucial.

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Support

• No-one expects you to be perfect.
• Other staff in your department are essential.
  They will help with behaviour and any subject
  specific problems.
• The school want you to succeed remember that.

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Hints And Tips

• Meet the pupils at the door.
• Dont be afraid to speak to pupils one on one.
• 90 of the time shouting doesnt work.
• Highlight the positive behaviour rather than the
  negative.

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Finally

• Have confidence in your ability.
• Smile.
• Spend time getting to know the pupils.
• Use your NQT time wisely
• Enjoy it.