The “First Week Checklist” is a handy resource designed to support educators in managing the overwhelming nature of the initial days of the school year. Reminding you of essential tasks to remember and helping you start the year off with confidence and organisation.

Slimline your to do list with this document. Prioritise your jobs by adding them to the different categories. Included: Version with information and examples for each quadrant. Printable version to use as your to do list. Editable version, if you prefer an electronic to do list.

As promised in my book Lessons Learnt: Dairy of an ECT, here is an email template you can use to ask questions about the lesson observation at an interview. This will help you get prepared and ensure you have the appropriate and correct number of resources.

Some ideas for stopping your class and getting their attention. Could be used to: Transition between activities Explain another instruction -Get their attention when lining up -Transition between the tables and carpet

If you have an interview for a teaching position, these interview questions will help you get prepared.

Ideas to help transition to lining up.

List of some questions to ask when touring a school for a prospective teaching position. You might adapt these slightly depending on which year group the job is for.

Are you an ECT about to start your first teaching job? This is the checklist for you, let this checklist guide you through the most important things to think about before you start your first term.