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Our At School section covers a range of practical suggestions to make your work in school stand out! 

Classroom Setup
A whole host of ideas for new and old teachers alike.  Make your classroom a bright, bold, learning centre of efficiency.

Glossary
It's true, teachers talk in another language.  Read this and you'll know the language in minutes, and be able to translate and find out what it really means.

Induction
What does the induction programme involve?  What to expect before, during and after the induction programmme.

To teach or not to teach
Not all people with Qualified Teacher Status go into teaching jobs. Rob Porter recalls his decision to leave teaching as soon as he qualified.

How to get your first teaching job: Applying
In part one of Schoolsnet's guide to getting your first teaching job, Wanda Marshall explains when and where to start looking, how to write a personal statement and how to complete the application form.

How to get your first teaching job: Interview techniques and procedures
In the second part of Schoolsnet's guide to getting your first teaching job, Wanda Marshall tells you what to expect from your first interview.

Interview Questions
A compilation of Frequently asked questions useful for a teaching job.  Whether you are a student teacher looking for a first appointment, or a teacher brushing up on interview technique, preparing answers to these questions will help you get that job.

NQT Books
A budget package of books that will enable you to teach everything in your first year.

Parents Evening
Parents evening etiquette.  What to say, what not to say; everything you need to know to help your parents evening go smoothly.

Pay
What am I paid?  How much more money will I get if I'm given a responsibility point?  How much will I be paid in a year/5 years time?

Staffroom Etiquette
What to say, what not to say; everything you need to know so you're not ostracised from the staffroom.

Top Tips for NQTs
Written by Karen Doherty
A humerous look at embarking on your first teaching job, with some very helpful advice included.  Banish stress and nerves with this practical guide to preparation and settling in.