In this epsiode, we discuss all aspects of tutoring with our lovely guest, Susie, from Twinkl Tutors. We talk about the practicalities, how much you might earn and whether it is something you can do alongside full-time teaching.

Tackling Low-level Behaviour Resource 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/q9elz

Everything you need to get going with tutoring! 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yc5bv

Launching your business with confidence 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9x23k

Free Taster Pack 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19jj34

Twinkl Tutors podcast page 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/aqiwf

Personal Statement Feedback Form 🔗👉 https://forms.gle/GRfSkftFhqsmth3b7

In this episode, Simeon interviews special guest Jack from Diary of a Teacher and we discuss ways to work well with other adults, primarily TAs. Ashleigh and Simeon share their top tips too!

Working with other adults resource: 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ds3mm

Jack's blog: 🔗👉 https://jackwatson1807.substack.com/

In this special episode, we are joined by Ketrina (@teacherteresauk), a TikTok teacher with millions of views, who is a fierce advocate for work-life balance. We talk about the realities of teaching in 2024, and what she does to ensure she gets free time outside of work and continues to enjoy teaching.

Links 🔗

Ketrina's TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@teacherteresauk

Ketrina's Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/teacherteresauk/

Tips on Work-Life Balance resource👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1f69w9

In this special episode, Simeon and Ashleigh are joined by Twinkl Digest writer Amy to discuss the newly announced Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF).

We discuss the proposed changes and when they will come into effect so you can feel confident wherever you are on your teaching journey.

Amy's article: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/125e5t

Amy's update: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ig7r1

The guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-and-early-career-framework

More from us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

Ashleigh is back! In this episode, she and Simeon discuss lesson observation and share tips to help you feel prepared and confident.

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

Ashleigh's back! In this episode, she and Simeon discuss the different types of planning, how to plan from scratch, how to adpat plans, and they share some planning top tips.

Skills map:https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/example-map-skills-progression-t-g-1676630338

Books list: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/book-list

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon is joined by Sam Cairns from Art Fund to discuss the importance of the arts in teaching. We share tips for getting the most out of museum visits and ways you can create more opportunities to explore the arts in your teaching.

https://www.artfund.org/teacher-art-pass

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon is joined by Mitisha and our new team member, Harriet. We discuss common behaviour management concerns and scenarios and share our best tips to help you feel confident managing behaviour.

Tackling Low-Level Behaviour resource: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/tackling-low-level-behaviour-t-tp-1638796383

Twitter: @TraineeTwinkl

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinklTraineeTeachers

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this podcast, Simeon is joined by fellow team members Hannah and Mitisha to discuss common questions and concerns for those starting teacher training and offer our best advice and tips for success.

Our teaching term Wiki can be found here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/teaching-wiki

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon in joined by special guests, Dan and Molly, from the Twinkl KS2 Team. They share their best tips for getting ready for September as an ECT in any year group as well as some special tips for those in key stage 2.

You can join the Twinkl KS2 team's Facebook group here 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/twinklks2

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon is joined by Jon Park from Twinkl Digest. Jon outlines ways AI might impact teaching and how it could help trainee teachers and ECTs.

You can read Twinkl Digest here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon talks to Lowenna Janssens (Mrs_J_primary on TikTok) about her experiences with supply teaching. She's offers some great tips and gives her insights on the positive aspects of starting your career with supply teaching.

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon brings together our best job hunting tips from previous episodes into one super episode to help you feel more confident on your job hunt.

Teacher Interview Questions: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/teacher-job-interview-questions-for-trainee-teachers-and-ects-t-tp-2682042

Job Hunting Mega Pack: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/job-hunting-mega-pack-for-trainee-teachers-and-ects-t-tp-2683339

Executive Summary: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/executive-summary-t-tp-2679737

Personal Statement Writing Tips: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/personal-statement-writing-tips-for-teaching-positions

Personal Statement Feeback Form: https://t.co/37kzS0SPux

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh speak with Sam Kendall from the Eden Project on their work supporting ECTs. We talk about how to have a sustainable career and ways to engage children in learning about the environment. Sam is full of interesting stories, and her tales about teaching abroad are not to be missed.

Find out more about the Eden Project's work with ECTs:

http://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/teacher-training/early-career-teacher-weekends

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Ashleigh and Simeon discuss cross-curricular learning, explaining what it is and why you might want to try it in your classroom. They also interview Emily, a secondary trainee with some great ideas on using a cross-curricular approach in secondary schools.

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Ashleigh and Simeon discuss ways you can succeed and thrive on your second placement. They share some top tips and reflect on what they learned from their second placements.

Sophie's article: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gw5km

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Ashleigh and Simeon talk about ways you can reflect and recharge over the festive season. They also challenge each other to quizzes and have a lovely interview with trainee teacher Ms Amin about her experiences this term. It's sure to put you a the festive mood! 🤗🎅🎄✨

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this very special episode, we are joined by Andrew Taylor of Mr T's NQTs. Andrew has over 39,000 followers on Twitter and dedicates much of his free time to answering questions from trainee teachers and ECTs. He's a lovely person and gives great advice so we were thrilled to talk to him about how to stay happy in teaching.

https://twitter.com/MrTs_NQTs

Digest: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news/how-to-avoid-ect-burnout-as-you-begin-a-new-term

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh share their best tips to help you have a positive experience with your parents' evenings whether you are a trainee teacher or an ECT.

Digest: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news/how-to-handle-difficult-conversations-with-parents-as-a-trainee-teacher

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7

In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh go through everything trainee teachers need to know as they start their first placements. They cover what you can expect, what the school will expect from you and share their top tips for a successful placement.

Digest - Top Tips for Surviving Your First Placement: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news/top-tips-for-surviving-your-first-placement

Observing Teaching Template: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/trainee-teacher-tutorial-observing-teaching-t-tp-2660750

More about us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7