In this resource you will find 10 positive postcard templates, this includes the back and front of the postcard. Each postcard includes a different design using phrases like: congratulations well done you are amazing you are capable of more than you know today is full of possible great work you’re brilliant These are designed to be used to promote and reward excellent student behaviour and to share this with home. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

This is a compiled list of websites and resources which are useful for reading to help improve student vocabulary and to ‘close the vocabulary gap’. These are not my websites - I have simply compiled a useful lists for professional developed purposes. Please check out my page: https://www.facebook.com/teachcoach/

This PDF contains a set of 18 positive thinking cards. Each card contains a quote or message which relates goal setting. These have been designed to be used to support students in thinking about setting goals. They can be printed or given to students as a set or used as part of a session. These could also be used during tutor time or PSHE lessons if appropriate. There are lots of potential uses. :) These are not a replacement for counselling or other mental health services and are not intended to be reductionist. Instructions for use are included also. You can find set 1 on positive thinking here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/little-inspiration-cards-set-1-positive-thinking-happiness-12347514 You can also find set 2 on overcoming challenges here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/little-inspiration-cards-set-2-overcoming-challenges-growth-mindset-12347774 Finally you can find a bundle of inspirational resources, including assemblies and form time resources here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/little-inspiration-card-assembly-form-bundle-positive-thinking-goal-setting-and-overcoming-challenges-12348103 Please follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource, you will find a task designed to help you prepare for an English head of department interview. Specifically, this is a task using a fictionalised curriculum model. You are asked to explain how you would improve the model taking into account a 5 year curriculum. The task also asks you to consider curriculum intent and pupil entitlement to run alongside it. During an interview, you may be asked to complete an in tray of this nature, but you may also be asked to explain your thoughts and theories on curriculum intention and implementation - so this practice model/task is a great way to think about the changes you’d make to a curriculum you have never seen Please make sure you follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find, 4 detailed lessons on Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. This includes lesson on: Prediction using posters/fan art of the poem and exploring colour symbolism, themes, characters and narrative. Understanding narrative including a keyword mix and match, poem overview, reading of the poem (youtube links not owned by me!), comprehension and analysis questions, a narrative plotting task for each stanza using high level vocabulary and transformation task which requires students to turn the opening of the poem into a description. Analysis of the poem and key stanza including stanza 1, 2, 4, 7 13 and 18 - complete with detailed teacher notes and copies of analysis questions for student task. Exploration of symbolism generally and within the poem including symbolism of ravens in detail and analysis task of symbols used within the poem. Lessons conclude with several GCSE style poetry/literature questions which could be set as homework or used in the lessons - these are not scaffolded but simply an addition to the resource. This resource also includes an A3 worksheet for the poetry stanza by stanza task and a copy of the poem itself.

In this resource, you will find a PDF of 12 weekly spelling tests. This are aimed at students who’s spelling is below their chronological age or who have been identified for catch up. These spelling lists are comprised using the KS2 spelling lists including words from Years 3-4 and 5-6. The lists become progressively harder as the weeks progress with 9 onwards being Year 5-6 words. These can be distributed to students as a homework or used as part of a catch up programme. Please follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource is a PSHE style lesson introducing the concept of British Values. It focuses on challenging perceptions of British Values only being ‘British’ and instead focuses on asking students to think about the values as being values important to everyone. It also challenges stereotypes of what it means to be British. The second half of this session uses Grenfell Tower as an example of how British Values can be demonstrated in a time of extreme challenge and focuses on how those in the tower and those who supported after the events demonstrated British values. This lesson is completely ready for use and comprises of a powerpoint as well as an A3 learning mat. Please also follow me on: www.facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource includes a student led conference pro forma. This resource can be used during a student led conference or as part of a interview with student reflecting on the the year and setting the targets for the next. This can be used with parents or can be used between tutor/teacher/head of year and student. Please leave a review if you find this useful and follow my page: www.facebook.com/teachcoach

This worksheet is designed to be used with students to help them reflect on their anxiety and to manage feelings of anxiety also. The tasks are not designed to be completed in any specific order. Students may complete in whatever order they like. This works well with my other ‘check in’ boards on emotional wellbeing and self esteem. These can be found in my TES shop. Please follow me on: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource is designed to provide detailed guidance on preparing for a pastoral leader (Head of Year/Head of KS3/Pastoral Assistant) interview. The 6 page PDF includes guidance and advice on: how the day will be organised what tasks you can expect, including detailed advice on each type of task you might face how to stand out at interview what you can practice before the interview to best prefer what skills the school will be looking for you to demonstrate and the best place to demonstrate those skills throughout the day This is a great document to read as you get ready for your interview!

This check-in board is designed to be used with students to help them check in with themselves emotionally as well useful for adults to help students reflect on behaviours and mood. The tasks are not designed to be completed in any specific order. Students may complete in whatever order they like. This may be particularly useful to help students self regulate. This works well with my other ‘check in’ board on self-esteem. This can be found in my TES shop. Please follow me on: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource, you will find a 5 year career planning template specifically created for teachers and those aspiring to leadership. The template includes 11 pages of space for you to plan your career progression for the next 5 years including space for planning targets, development and training needs as well as space for considering how others will support you and your specific targets for progression. There is also space for considering your motivation and inspiration and the resource includes guidance on how to use the template effectively. This is a great resource for anyone thinking about planning their career journey! It can be used by anyone at all and is not specific to any particular role. In this resource there is both a word document as well as PDF format of the resource. Please ensure you follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource contains over 15 different ice breaker activities for use with any new form group or teaching group. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource is a second example application letter for the position of SENCo in a secondary school. This letter should be developed by including your own examples of where you have completed the points referenced and the impact of that work as well as your learning from the work you have completed. This letter is for guidance only and should not used exclusively to apply for a SENCo role but instead used to support the writing of your own letter. Letters should always be tailored to the school you are applying to and your own experiences. This template is 2 pages long. This resource is aimed a secondary school SENCo role, but could provide ideas for other stages of education also. Please note: covering letters should not exceed 2 pages in length. I never recommend sending blanket templates for prospective roles and always advise an application is tailored to you and the school.

In this resource, you will find a 4 page example teacher coach/teaching mentor/CPD lead application letter or supporting statement. These are usually roles which lead on coaching teachers and offering teaching and learning support for staff within school and are often internal positions. These may also be staff who lead on CPD, who audit CPD needs within school and work as a team with the SLT link for learning and teaching. This letter is useful if you are applying for any of these roles and should give you a great starting point. This resource is full of ideas for your own letter and is a great base for writing your own application. I always recommend making sure your own letter fits descriptions for roles and never send a blanket letter to schools or for internal positions. Please make sure you follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find an example business case for my NPQSL submission. This is just intended to be used as a guide for completion of your own business case, as I struggled to find many decent examples when creating mine. My NPQSL write up can also be found on my shop as well as some other supporting documents. Some information has been removed from this business case for anonymity. My NPQSL scored 26/28 in total. Please follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach