This week's episode explores how to be the best possible mentor of new teachers. The guest is the wonderful Rachel Alexander. Rachel is a former English teacher and author, who now runs the English PGDE at Moray House in Edinburgh University.

In the episode, which should also be useful for new teachers who are working with a mentor for the first time, we explore:

1. What do you enjoy about mentoring new teachers?

2. What do you feel are the qualities of a really good mentor?

3. For anyone who might be listening who is new to mentoring, what advice might you give them?

4. What are some common mistakes that mentors make?

We also explore some case studies:

How to support a new teacher who is struggling with their mental-health

How to support a new teacher who is disorganized

How to support a new teacher who is overwhelmed with feedback.

I hope you enjoy it and find it helpful. If so please do pass it on to others!

A mentoring masterclass: how to succeed as a mentor of new teachers