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First refusal
If the interview panel decides you’re not the one, try not to be too downhearted – instead, use the experience to help you shine when the next job opportunity comes along, says Kate Townshend
27 January 2017
The Tooth Fairy paradox of primary teaching
It’s a big dilemma: maintain the myths of the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus and others, or deliver the cold, hard facts? Well, there is one way to keep the magic alive...
6 January 2017
Six school-related presents that you got for Christmas
On the sixth day of TES’ 12 days of Christmas, one teacher shares the six school-related presents that teachers found under their trees on Christmas morning
30 December 2016
Friday Five: Emotions you feel during the Christmas production
You’ve encountered forgotten lines, stage fright and costume malfunctions in rehearsals. But it’ll be alright on the night... Right?
9 December 2016
How to... teach subjects that you don’t like yourself
Part of what makes primary teaching interesting is the variety of subjects you teach − until, that is, you have to pretend to be enthusiastic about your most despised subject. One primary teacher gives her advice on how to fake it until you make it.
4 December 2016
How to... make grammar learning fun
Teaching grammar might not be your idea of a good time, but one teacher offers her advice for making grammar lessons more enjoyable
23 October 2016
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