This comprehensive handbook has been written for anyone interested in becoming a primary school teacher. The authors draw on their substantial classroom experience to guide you through the entire process, from selecting an Initial Teaching Training provider and putting together your application, to everything you need to know when you start that all important first job.

The book includes practical advice on:

- choosing the right course
- preparing for, and applying for the course
- getting to grips with educational jargon
- making the most of your training programme
- developing effective teaching skills
- looking ahead to your induction year.

This book is a must for anyone interested in becoming a primary school teacher.

This comprehensive handbook has been written for all those interested in becoming a secondary school teacher. The author offers initial guidance on the 'pros and cons' of choosing teaching as a career before going on to provide advice on how to make a successful application for a place on a training course. The handbook moves on to cover everything you will need to know in order to enjoy a successful training year and ultimately to start that all-important first job. Detailed practical advice is given on
- finding out whether teaching really is for you
- choosing the right course
- preparing and applying for your training course
- getting to grips with educational jargon
- making the most of your training programme
- succeeding in your teaching practice schools
- looking ahead to your induction year.

This book is a must for anyone interested in becoming a secondary school teacher.