Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast

The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast'  is Pete Foster.  Pete leads secondary teacher development across a large multi-academy trust. He is also the author of a superb book called 'What do new teachers need to know?'. For his second interview on the podcast, Peter answers the central question:1. What does education mean to you? 2. What are some mistakes new teachers make in planning lessons? 3. What helps in planning for better behaviour? 4. What helps in planning for better learning? 5. What other tips have you got for new teachers to thrive in their classrooms?The interview is also on the new YouTube channel (Beyond Survival: The New Teacher), so you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOzWFAhH8Qk. Pete was also a guest on the first series of the podcast, and explored what new teachers need to know about cognitive science: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-do-new-teachers-need-to-know-about-cognitive-science/id1643514835?i=1000609311411.Thank you for listening - please do pass on the episode. If you would like to contact me I have a new website: https://jamiethom.co.uk

This week I launched a new website: https://jamiethom.co.uk. This video introduces the coaching service I offer for teachers and leaders. It explores the benefits of coaching and why you might consider being coached by me. You can read more about the service, and read testimonials from individuals who have been coached by me here: https://jamiethom.co.uk/coaching/. Thank you for listening, please do get in touch via the website if you are interested in doing some coaching: https://jamiethom.co.uk/contact/. 

Tom Sherrington, a former headteacher, author, and educational consultant renowned for the WalkThru series, dives into the essence of responsive teaching. He discusses the mindset needed for teachers to adapt flexibly in the classroom. Key strategies emerge for ensuring all students engage critically and understand lessons deeply. Sherrington emphasizes the importance of independent practice and how to make it effective. With a blend of humility and creativity, he also explores innovative teaching techniques and the significance of inclusivity in classrooms.

Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Mary Myatt. Mary has had thirty years in education and is now an education adviser, writer and speaker. Her latest book is with John Tomsett and called 'SEND Huh: Curriculum conversations with SEND leaders. In this episode Mary answers the question: What do new teachers need to know about teaching young people with additional needs?In answering that central question, Mary also answers:1.       What was the purpose of your book SEND Huh: Curriculum conversations with SEND leaders?  2.       What kind of mindset you do think it is important for teachers to have when working with students with additional needs? 3. What classroom strategies should new teachers think about when teaching young people with additional needs? 4.       What role does assessment for learning play in teaching young people with additional needs? 5.      Finally what other general advice might you offer to new teachers at the start of their careers? The interview is also on the new YouTube channel (Beyond Survival: The New Teacher), so you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqMWYtWr2egI don't use any social media anymore, so this podcast relies completely on audience support. Please do pass it on, recommend to others and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with updates.

This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of being a new teacher.  It is also available to watch on the new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondSurvivalTheNewTeac-rs8tpThis week's talk is on lesson observations. It gives strategies initially to cope with the unusual dynamic of being observed teaching, and then practical ways in which you can thrive while delivering a lesson observation. It also explores how you can make the most of lesson feedback. As always, please do pass this on to anyone else who you think might find it helpful and supportive. 

Taylor Wilson, a seasoned voice coach and public speaking expert, shares invaluable insights for new teachers on harnessing the power of their voices. They discuss how vocal clarity and dynamics can enhance classroom engagement. Taylor highlights common speaking mistakes and offers practical steps to improve pace and pitch. Techniques for managing anxiety through breath control are also explored, reinforcing the idea that a teacher's voice is a vital tool for creating effective learning environments.

This episode is one of the talks I am sharing on a new YouTube channel this week. The series is called ‘New Teacher Essentials.’  This episode looks at five ways to improve your questioning in the classroom: convey sincerity; leave thinking time; follow up; signal cold call; and open up the ways students can respond. The five videos that will be shared this week are on the following: confidence, questioning, behaviour, well-being and getting better. You can access them here: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondSurvivalTheNewTeac-rs8tp. Moving forward, the podcasts will also be shared on YouTube, so please consider subscribing and as always I am very grateful if you take the time to pass them on to anyone who might find them helpful. 

A very quick episode from me to explain the launch of an exciting new part to the podcast. This week I am launching a new YouTube channel to support new teachers.  As part of this there will be five fifteen minute videos, one released every day this week. I’ve called the series ‘New Teacher Essentials.’ The aim is to provide a week’s worth of hopefuly useful and inspiring content for teachers in the first few years of their career. The five videos are: confidence, questioning, behaviour, well-being and getting better. You can access the videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondSurvivalTheNewTeac-rs8tp. Moving forward, the podcasts will also be shared on YouTube, so please consider subscribing and as always I am very grateful if you take the time to pass them on to anyone who might find them helpful. 

Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Rachel Alexander. Rachel is an English teacher, mentor of new teachers and author of a range of excellent books for English teachers. She also does a huge amount of positive work around mental health. In this interview we answer the central question: How can we look after our own and each other's mental health?In answering that central question we also explore: 1.       What has helped you to look after your own mental health as a teacher? 2.       What do you think is helpful in supporting other colleagues with their mental health in schools?3.       What can teachers do to support the mental health of their pupils? 4.  You do a huge amount of work in supporting new teachers through mentoring and university, what are your top tips for a successful start to a teaching career? I hope you really enjoy the episode.  I am also launching a YouTube channel this week, with a series called 'New Teacher Essentials'. This involves five fifteen minute videos exploring key aspects of teaching at the start of your career: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondSurvivalTheNewTeac-rs8tp. 

This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of being a new teacher. This week's talk is on interviews. It breaks down how to succeed in an interview for a teaching position by exploring three key areas: preparation, how to give a good impression on the day, and how to answer some common teaching interview questions. I hope you find it helpful and supportive in your classroom.  If you are preparing for an interview, this episode should also be helpful: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-can-new-teachers-best-prepare-for-interviews/id1643514835?i=1000602327331I also support teachers through coaching, so if you would like to have a coaching session to support your interview preparation, please get in touch at the following email: jamiethom123@aol.comAny feedback on how to improve these talks, or areas you would like me to explore, is always much appreciated.As always, please do pass this on to anyone else who you think might find it helpful and supportive.