The Teaching Coach is a platform to help teachers, leaders and support staff by providing a range of quality pastoral, teaching and career resources.
You will find a host of resources here from form times and assemblies through to interview prep, application letters, professional development and guidance. Not to mention, lessons, schemes of work and learning resources.
If you can't see what you need, you can email me at: theteachingcoach@hotmail.com.
The Teaching Coach is a platform to help teachers, leaders and support staff by providing a range of quality pastoral, teaching and career resources.
You will find a host of resources here from form times and assemblies through to interview prep, application letters, professional development and guidance. Not to mention, lessons, schemes of work and learning resources.
If you can't see what you need, you can email me at: theteachingcoach@hotmail.com.
In this resource bundle, you will find:
a senior leadership role application/covering letter example
a set of 80 interview questions with follow up questions (no answers)
another set of almost 30 interview questions (no answers)
a guide to acing a student panel
15 questions to ask at the end of your formal interview
guidance on school tours for interview or application
guidance on goldfish bowl interview activities
guidance on how to ace a common in tray on leadership interview - the prioritisation task.
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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
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In this bundle, you will find 13 resources designed to help inspire and motivate students.
This resource includes:
2 x sessions/form times on growth mindset and how tackle challenges
an anxiety worksheet
emotional worksheet
confidence worksheet
confidence and self esteem assembly
3 sets of inspiration cards
a set of positive thinking posters
random act of kindness assembly
positive thinking and mindset/new beginnings assembly
charity/kindness awareness assembly
In this bundle, you will find 11 resources centred around anti bullying, looking after each other, positivity and confidence.
This bundles includes:
**Assemblies/form time sessions:
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I recommend chosing the first as your whole year group assembly, then others can be used easily during form time or PSHE
Anti bullying assembly - ‘choose respect’
Charity awareness - ‘kindness to others’
Choice and Consequences
Confidence and self esteem
Random Acts of Kindness
**Form time resources:
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Emotional check in worksheet - reflection on worries/fears
Inspiration cards set 1-3
5 x positive thinking posters
Student Concern Log Cards - for staff to log concerns about students
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In this bundle you will find 8 resources:
2 x SENCO application letter/covering letters
2 sets of questions which may be asked at a SENCo interview
10 questions with thorough and detailed answers to interview questions (compliment the sets above)
SENCo specific guidance on a prioritisation task in tray, including lots of top tips and an example for practice for a common task on interview
a general document giving guidance on touring and visiting schools (non-specific)
a general document on acing student panels (non-specific)
This is a bundle of resources for a Head or Head of House.
This is the 2nd half of bundle 1.
Bundle 1 can be found: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/head-of-year-head-of-house-pastoral-bundle-1-12396619.
These are different bundles and contain different resources. This means you can buy both bundles for a complete set of resources or can buy which ever of the two is best suited for your needs.
This second bundle includes:
staff reflection activities for use at the end of terms/half terms
attendance tracking documents
attendance interview template for interviewing students with poor attendance
an informal and formal behaviour contract (2 resources)
anxiety and worry worksheet
behaviour reflection worksheet
behaviour improvement plan template for individual students
head of year certificates for use in assemblies
3 sets of positive thinking cards
venn diagrams to help understand your year group
student led reflection progress sheet to prepare for parents’ evenings
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In this bundle you will find resources which will be useful form tutors and for form time.
This bundle includes:
FORM ACTIVITIES:
a powerpoint of an 8 week numeracy challenge
a powerpoint of 20 literacy form time activities
2 literacy booklets with over 60 pages of literacy activities
a growth mindset form time
an organisation skills development form time
a form time/lesson on success and how to start the year right
a document full of ice breaker activities to get to know your form/class
INSPIRATION ACTIVITIES:
a behaviour contract - for targeting those key students early!
Set 1, 2 and 3 of my ‘Little Inspiration Cards’ - these are perfect for printing and handing to students to inspire them throughout the day
100 lesson behaviour challenge to get your form started right!
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING:
a self esteem check in board
an anxiety check in board
an emotional check in board
…all 3 perfect for targeting students emotional well being and encouraging them to reflect on their emotions as we return to school.
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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 bundle, you will find 12 resources.
You also find my Ultimate Pastoral Leader Interview Bundle: (20 resources) here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-ultimate-head-of-year-pastoral-interview-bundle-12472346
In this bundle you will find:
3 sets of questions you may be asked on a pastoral interview - over 50 questions for practicing.
guidance on a prioritisation task - a task which frequently comes up at Head of Year interviews as an in tray excercise.
an overview of the general roles and responsibilites of a Head of Year/Head of House - with details about the jobs and tasks you’ll be expected to complete when in post.
the first part of my series ‘5 Big Pastoral Questions’. This is guidance on how to answer 5 questions which come up in interview in detail.
two PDF e-booklets which are VERY useful to read prior to interview to give you ideas for discussion.
ebooklet 1) leading a team and working across school
ebooklet 2) ideas for improving attendance and behaviour
an example assembly on raising aspirations which I have used successfully on a Head of Year interview.
a PDF which takes you through analysing a set of progress data from a head of year perspective. A detailed step by step guide to approaching data and suggested actions.
You will also find guidance on responding to a parental concern letter - another task which frequently comes up at Head of Year interviews as an in tray excercise.
a list of common abbreviations linked to the role of HOY.
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REFRESHED FOR 2024
In this bundle you will find the following resources:
a covering letter/supporting statement example for the role of deputy HOY
a 6 page PDF with guidance and advice for assistant heads of year including how you can make the most from the role, top tips and lots of FAQs
5 Big Pastoral Questions and Their Answers - Set 1, 2 and 3 - detailed answers to 15 pastoral questions like ‘how do I build relationships with parents?’
Pastoral role interview questions Set 1, 2 and 3 - over 40 questions you might get asked on a HOY interview
pastoral interview questions and their answers - 15 questions and answers for supporting your prep
a list of common pastoral abbreviations - great to start to wrap your head around the common acronyms used!
40 Ideas for year group attendance, behaviour and rewards
40 Ideas fror Leading a Team and Working Across School
New to HOY role advice and tips resource - full of ideas to help you consider how you’ll make the most out of the role
A collection of assemblies - perfect for all year groups. There are 15 assembly powerpoints in this bundle.
a back to school assembly - perfect for September or after a half term!
confidence and self esteem assembly
unplugging and technology assembly
physical violence assembly
random acts of kindness assembly
rumours and gossiping assembly
choices and consequences
a halloween themed assembly
LGBT love is love
new beginnings and positive attitude
raising aspirations
charity awareness
anti bullying assembly
Each assembly is ready to use and can be used without planning!
Also included in this bundle:
editable weekly assembly slides
editable end of the term/half term reward slides
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This bundle contains resources for new Heads of Year/House/KS. It has lots of great resources for new pastoral staff to hit the ground running.
This contains a massive 20 resources including:
2 form time activities focused on developing skills for being great learners, growth mindset and organisational skills
A compilation of literacy and numeracy form time activities including a numeracy challenge and 20 literacy tasks - great for tutor time
15 frequent pastoral scenarios and what to do in them - ‘5 Big Pastoral Questions’ x 3
attendance tracking spreadsheets to help you track attendance effectively
3 easy to use, ready to go assemblies on confidence self esteem, the effect of random acts of kindness and the importance of choices and responsibility
a ready to edit weekly assembly template
a 14 slide back to school September expectations assembly and student success contract for your year group
two sets of pastoral development courses for your own professional development
an example improvement planning document to help you effectively plan improvements for your students and the year group
3 attendance posters for form boards
a form time activities booklet - easy to use and focused for students
E-booklet ‘40 Ideas for Improving Behaviour and Attendance’ to help you smash your year group goals!
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.
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This is a massive bundle of resources for a Head or Head of House.
This is bundle 1 of 2.
Bundle 2 can be found: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/head-of-year-head-of-house-pastoral-bundle-2-12396623.
Please note: these are different bundles and contain different resources. This means you can buy both bundles for a complete or can buy which ever of the two is best suited for your needs.
This first bundle includes:
7 form time sessions including on growth mindset, organisational skills, creating your own school, what a successful school and great learners might look like
2 literacy/numeracy tasks/challenges for form time and 1 30 page literacy booklet
8 assemblies ready to use assemblies on: charity, rumours and gossiping, random acts of kindness, raising aspiration, the danger of violence in schools, LGBT, technology awarness, confidence and self esteem
2 PDFs ‘40 Ideas for Heads of Year’ on attendance, rewards, behaviour, leading your team and working with external partners
Remember: you can find bundle 2 here: www.tes.com/teaching-resource/head-of-year-head-of-house-pastoral-bundle-2-12396623