Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast

In this engaging discussion, Cath Baxter, a leading Voice Coach and Public Speaking expert from the UK with two decades of experience, shares insights on building classroom confidence. She emphasizes the importance of preparation and reframing nerves as excitement. Cath highlights how body language and vocal presence can captivate students. Practical tips on visualization techniques and effective communication are provided to help new teachers connect better with their classes. Her strategies inspire educators to embrace their authenticity and presence.

This week's guest is Haili Hughes, who will be answering the question: how can new teachers work best with their mentors? Haili  is Head of Education at IRIS Connect and Senior Lecturer and Teacher Development Mentor Lead at the University of Sunderland. She is also a former English teacher, Head of Department and Senior Leader who has mentored new teachers and ITT students for over fifteen years. She has written a range of excellent books, including 'Mentoring in Schools'. In this episode we also explore the following questions: Why is a new teachers relationship with a mentor important? What mindset should the new teacher take into a mentoring relationships? What can a new teacher do to get the most out of mentoring conversations? What should a new teacher do if they are having difficulties with their mentor? Is there any final advice you might offer a new teacher? I hope you really enjoy the episode! 

The first episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast' is a brilliant conversation about behaviour with Tom Bennett. Tom is the UK government's advisor on school behaviour, and author of a range of excellent books. His most recent is the superb 'Running the Room'. This week Tom answers the central question: How can new teachers establish good behaviour at the start of the year? To answer this, Tom talks about the following:1. The causes of misbehaviour in classrooms. 2. The mistakes new teachers often make. 3. The planning for positive behaviour new teachers should do. 4. Routines that help in securing good behaviour. I hope you really enjoy the episode!