DESCRIPTION: Starting in a new school in September can be hard for ECTs and trainee teachers. In this episode, I discuss the top 10 tips to help you as you embark on the new Academic year. From fostering a positive classroom environment to lesson planning, self-care and building relationships, these tips are a compass to help you navigate the challenges and triumphs of teaching. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Creating a positive classroom environmentCreating a support networkBuilding positive relationshipsFamiliarising yourself with the curriculumPlanning engaging lessonsOrganising your resourcesSeeking professional development opportunitiesReflecting and adaptingSelf-CarePlanning ahead BEST MOMENTS: "How you manage your classroom will have the greatest impact on the learning environment you are trying to create" "Set those rules and routines. Establish them, maintain them and be consistent in how you apply them" "Incorporate a variety of teaching styles and activities to keep your students engaged" "Be open to adapting your approach. You have to adapt and change to suit the students you have" "Make sure you take care of yourself" For hours' worth of content on effective strategies to help you build your confidence, develop your skills and thrive in the classroom, just use the link below to join Tem's Teaching Tips, where I delve deeper into the areas that will help you on your journey to becoming an outstanding teacher: http://patreon.com/temsteachingtips  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCCAUI61RzW83hPq31F-Ctmg Previous Episodes: REVEALED: How to improve your work-life balance Well-being matters: Knowing when to stop Episode: Blended Brilliance: Mastering Education’s Hybrid Future Empowering Minds: Strategies for Engaging Students in Lessons ABOUT THE HOST: Tem is an experienced teacher who started teaching in 2009, specialising in secondary PE. She also has experience working as an SEN class teacher in an SEN provision, and has mentored a number of trainee teachers and NQTs over the years. CONTACT METHOD:  Official Site: http://patreon.com/temsteachingtips  Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087672361400 Instagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.