This bundle is a collection of very popular resources which I have collated over the three times I have completed transition as a Head of Year. These have all recently been re-vamped! The bundle includes: • 1 x word document containing details of the plans for the induction day • 1 x PPT for the ‘writing task’ on abandoned places; this provides a baseline for teachers in terms of writing and helps form tutors get a feel for the ability of students • 1 x learning mat to match the writing task on abandoned places • 1 x student transition booklet which students can be issued with during form time to help aid transition • 1 x instructions for using the ‘shields’ or coat of arms; these are used during form time to help students bond and create a sense of community in their forms • 1 x shield templates • 1 x tour quiz for students to complete as they have their tour around school • 1 x PPT for tutors to deliver in their first interactions with students • 1 x over 15 ice breaker activities which can be used with forms • 1 x student panel question to gather feedback from transition • 1 x PPT for your first assembly with Year 7 •1 x transition rewards assembly • 1 ‘design your own school’ form time for tutors to deliver or could be used as part of transition

In this bundle, you will find resources to help support you in a teaching interview. This includes: 5 pages of guidance on writing an amazing application supporting statement including 10 top tips and a letter template 3 sets of questions you are likely to be asked on a teaching interview including 50+ questions which may come up + another set of 45 questions which may come up on a teaching interview (note: there may be some duplication of questions) guidance on a teaching prioritisation in tray task - this goes through the purpose of an in tray like this, including why they’re used, how to ace them and things to avoid! a set of student panel questions and advice on how to ace student panels, a common activity on teaching interviews guidance on interview visits and questions you should ask to find out information about your chosen school 3 pages of guidance on creating a great interview lesson plus, 15 questions to ask at the end of your formal interview which will demonstrate thoughtfulness and confidence Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

UPDATED 2024 In this first BACK TO SCHOOL bundle, you will find resources perfect for return to lessons and the new academic year. This includes: 10 positive postcards; back and front and using motivational and rewarding quotes 2 x sets of ‘little inspiration cards’ to motivate and inspire both yourself and students 1 x colourful weekly desk organiser page a CPD tracker for tracking your professional development and learning a lesson plan and evaluation pro forma 4 assessment for learning plenaries a class tracker including sheets for class data, detentions, assessment, interventions and homework 10 colourful classroom labels for your storage and trays a set of ice breaker activities for meeting new groups on your timetable a 6 page PDF of guidance for meeting a new group a bank of 60 easy use plenaries a reward stamper for positive student behaviour a success lesson for setting expectations a guide to making your own reward scratch cards to use in your lessons 3 x PDFs of collated links to free CPD opportunities ready to help you develop professionally! 1 x loyalty stamper to use with student attending interventions/extra support

In this resource, you will find: a christmas form time activity booklet - perfect for the end of the year, final form times, or the lead up to holidays - packed with literacy and numeracy tasks linked to Christmas a giant christmas quiz - 36 questions of christmas general knowledge, music, anagram and dingbats!

This is the MASSIVE form tutor bundle. It includes loads resources (a total of 50+ activities) to help you manage form time and to reduce planning and workload. It contains a range of resources which a great range of of form time foci! 1 x what makes a great learner? form time session 1 x 12 weekly spelling tests 20 x SPaG activities 1 x session on choices and consequencs 1 x christmas for time activities booklet 1 x numeracy maths course 1 x weekly rota for form time 1 x giant christmas quiz 1 x end of year/term giant quiz 1 x growth mindset psession 1 x pastoral form time activity booklet (KS3) 1 x learning to learn session 1 x new beginning and positive thinking session 1 x organisational skills session 1 x library/reading skills form time 1 x success lesson - setting expectations 10 x form time postcards to send home to your tutees! 3 x little inspiration cards to issue to you form for inspiration!

REFRESHED FOR 2024 In this resource, you will find resources to help you prepare for a Head of Year or Pastoral Leader interview. You can also find two smaller bundles here: Pastoral Leader Interview Bundle 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/head-of-year-head-of-house-pastoral-role-interview-bundle-12348298 Pastoral Leader Interview Bundle 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/head-of-year-head-of-house-pastoral-role-interview-bundle-12425576 This ultimate bundle of resources contains everything to help you prepare for almost every area of an interview! This includes: 3 x sets of pastoral interview questions - 45+ questions questions in total (no answers - just questions!) set 1, set 2 and set 3 of my 5 big pastoral questions - these each include how to answer 5 common questions or scenarios posed in an interview (15 questions and answers total) set one of my pastoral question and answers series - this details 15 questions with potential responses in bullet point form NOTE: you may find duplication of questions in the resources above - however, they are all designed to give you breadth and depth of understanding in relation to the questions you may face on interview and the answers you could provide! 2 x data analysis prep tasks to help you hone your data skills - great for practicing data analysis as a pastoral leader a form time quality assurance form - to help you be able to discuss what you’d look out for in a great form time and how you would quality assure your tutors example year group planning and improvement planning documents for you to read and be able to reference ideas from two booklets to read before your interview ‘40 Ideas for…’ a) improving attendance and behaviour b) working across school and leading a team guidance on the prioritisation in tray task a 7 page PDF guide on getting ready for a pastoral leader interview including tips on what to expect, what skills you’ll need to show and what you can practice before the day! a PDF on student panel guidance and how to ace a student panel - a task which has been included on every HOY interview I’ve attended an example attendance improvement plan to give you plenty to talk about when you’re asked about how you would improve attendance guidance on writing a response to a letter of concern from a parent - a common in tray task a detailed guide to analysing data as a pastoral leader - full of top tips and hints for how to offer your best analysis from a pastoral perspective my detailed guidance for new heads of year - this will give you a great feel for the role and how you will manage it! A genuinely awesome bundle of resources to help prepare you for an interview. To aid these, there is also some free resources in my shop which you may want to consider adding to your prep.