Succeeding as an English Teacher

'Clever, comprehensive and current... a book I'll be returning to again and again.' Stuart Pryke

'Every English teacher will get huge value from this timely book.' Alex Quigley

*The ultimate guide to teaching English in a secondary school, this book supports you on your journey from trainee to head of department - and everything in-between. *Succeeding as an English Teacher provides practical guidance in an accessible format to help you teach English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. It covers key topics, including:

• planning a knowledge-rich and diverse curriculum and schemes of learning
• delivering engaging and effective lessons
• advancing your subject knowledge
• supporting students with revision
• applying the science of learning in your English classroom.

This book is perfect for any newly qualified or experienced teacher looking to develop their practice and progress in their career. Featuring the varied perspectives of 12 English teachers, this unique compilation offers invaluable advice and top tips for making every English lesson count, as well as real-life examples, opportunities for reflection and a foreword by Jill Berry.

The Succeeding As... series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

Auteur

Abigail Mann is an experienced teacher and is currently an assistant headteacher in a London secondary school. As an advocate of the #teacher5aday initiative, she takes an active role in improving the wellbeing of teachers and students in schools across the country. She holds a genuine belief that the most successful schools are those in which staff and students' wellbeing is regarded as vital to their success. Follow Abigail on Twitter @abbiemann1982.