Teachers' Toolkit

Teachers' Toolkit Courses designed to help guide NQTs through their probationary year in Scotland.

🗣Anyone else here a “spoonie?” 🙋🏼‍♀️ In 2017, aged 33, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I quite quickly learned...
16/08/2021

🗣Anyone else here a “spoonie?” 🙋🏼‍♀️

In 2017, aged 33, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I quite quickly learned that things I’d been able to do before I couldn’t do anymore - and as a teacher you can imagine how frustrating that was!!

But I adapted, continue to adapt, and have started to learn what my body feels like before it flares, I’ve really had to learn to say no to some things that I really want to do and I also went part-time (Mon - Thurs) to give my body time to recover.

Spoon theory is a great way of explaining it and I actually use it to explain my arthritis to my classes, they are all wonderful about it - I’m a very lucky teacher. I also have AMAZING, supportive colleagues who do things like help me move my classroom tables or run to the photocopier for me in the morning as the two flights of stairs might be too much. 💜💜

After a solid 7 weeks of pretty good rest I feel raring to go for next week but ask me again a week on Thursday 😂😂

🙋🏼‍♀️ Has anyone used Padlet in their class? I’m planning on using it this year to have the pupils contribute to things ...
16/08/2021

🙋🏼‍♀️ Has anyone used Padlet in their class? I’m planning on using it this year to have the pupils contribute to things such as the class charter. ✅

But I’m keen to hear how others have used it. 😄

⭐️GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT! ⭐️As part of my August giveaways in the run up to term starting I’m giving away my start of the...
11/08/2021

⭐️GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT! ⭐️

As part of my August giveaways in the run up to term starting I’m giving away my start of the year checklist completely free! 😄

If you would like a PDF copy just DM me your contact email and I’ll get it sent to you ASAP. 🥰

Start your NQT year as you mean to go on, confidently! 💜

I created this course with Scottish NQTs in mind. I had a lovely student teacher working with me last term who was discu...
10/08/2021

I created this course with Scottish NQTs in mind. I had a lovely student teacher working with me last term who was discussing things that she felt uncertain about and we talked about how useful a course would be and Teachers’ Toolkit was created!

I’ve decided to offer half off the Silver Membership to 100 people, this means that instead of £12 a month for a year, you’ll pay £6.

Those who have already purchased the course have said things like “I think this is a fantastic resource that will be really helpful for other NQTs.”

If you want to take advantage of this discount you just need to select Silver Membership and put in the code HALFOFF. There are only 100, so first come, first serve. If you have any questions feel free to DM me.

Talk to me about your school diary!! 📔 I love this one. It’s well laid out, I can put my basic plan in, I can track pupi...
09/08/2021

Talk to me about your school diary!! 📔

I love this one. It’s well laid out, I can put my basic plan in, I can track pupils progress and it’s purple 💜

But what do you use?

📚

For some of us, today marks a week until school starts back. Do you know what you’re doing for the first week yet? ...
08/08/2021

For some of us, today marks a week until school starts back. Do you know what you’re doing for the first week yet?

👀 I’ve noticed a few new faces, so thought I’d re-introduce myself. 👋🏼 I’m Katie, I’ve been teaching in Edinburgh, Scotl...
03/08/2021

👀 I’ve noticed a few new faces, so thought I’d re-introduce myself. 👋🏼

I’m Katie, I’ve been teaching in Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 since 2009 and my experience is mainly in upper stages/second level. I’m the current STEM leader in my school and am a big believer in the ethos of a classroom having a big impact on behaviour.

I love purple, even dyed my hair that colour during first lockdown (anyone else with me on that one?) I live with my husband and two cats. And cake is life.

I love supporting students and NQTs on their teaching journey and that has a lot to do with the wonderful staff I met when I first started teaching and how they were with me. I never understood the mindset of letting people struggle. Kindness is very much my approach to most things in life.

I’m preparing to go into school next week to sort out my new classroom, the last 12 years have meant I’ve accumulated A LOT of stuff! So my first tip for all new teachers - don’t do that 🤣🤣🤣

👩‍🏫 When I started my probationary year in 2009 I felt bad 😔 for relying on more experienced teachers to guide me but as...
01/08/2021

👩‍🏫 When I started my probationary year in 2009 I felt bad 😔 for relying on more experienced teachers to guide me but as I’ve progressed through my career and have supported students and NQTs myself I’ve realised a few things. 💭

Most experienced teachers love getting the opportunity to work with students and NQTs. 💜

Here’s 3 reasons why:

1. We get to learn all the latest tricks and tips of education, one of the most recent things I’ve been learning about is play in the upper school.
2. We enjoy getting to impart our “wisdom” but it’s important to remember that what works for us, might not work for you and that’s perfectly okay!
3. NQTs are full of enthusiasm that is contagious!

Are you an experienced teacher? What do you enjoy about working with NQTs?

NQTs what are you looking forward to when working with experienced teachers?

31/07/2021

So amazing to get a lovely review like this one from Lindsay. 🥰

If you are an NQT, like Lindsay, then the Teachers’ Toolkit might be for you. Not only do you get access to the course but there is also a Facebook group where there will be support throughout the year. 💜

28/07/2021

👩‍🏫 Whether you are an NQT or a seasoned educator it is so important to remember that comparison is pointless, and will just make you feel miserable about yourself. 😔

Can you look at what someone else is doing and think “I’m going to do that!?” Of course you can, teachers are very good at “magpie-ing” but what you don’t want to do is compare yourself to that person. ⭐️

We are all different, the only similarity we should have is that we are doing the best for our class that we can. Play to your strengths, not someone else’s. 💪

26/07/2021

Our course is full of information to help you feel confident going into your class in August. ⭐️

You will find videos about:

💜 Setting up your classroom (including checklist)
🖤 Planning (long, medium and short term)
💜 Ideas for first day/week (including checklist)
🖤 Behaviour Management and setting expectations
💜 Tips for planning progression
🖤 Giving valuable feedback/Assessment
💜 Lesson plans for Discrete topics
🖤 ASN

One of our previous students said:
“I think this is a fantastic resource that will be really helpful for NQTs. I can’t believe things like setting up your first classroom and what to do in the first day/week of term are not part of PGDE teacher training. As such, this resource is seriously appreciated!”

So if you are a probationer in Scotland. Don’t delay, get signed up for the course today. ☺️

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