Reflecting on the NQT year by J Slaven https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm Duncanrig Secondary School, South Lanarkshire Council en-us 2023-05-16 20:55:41 UTC 2025-05-26 13:33:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2051118710/ffa909c33233727b0a6b1617d95a836e/Dunc.gif https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442102 Don't be too nervous to ask for support when you feel you need it.

]]> 2025-05-21 14:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442102 Believe in yourself more! gw17slavenj https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442636 2025-05-21 14:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442636 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442687 Be realistic with what you are going to do for the year- don’t do too much.


Read and re read stint profiles

]]> 2025-05-21 14:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442687 Don't bother too much with introductions and get started straight away. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442705 2025-05-21 14:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442705 Be confident and believe in yourself https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442742 2025-05-21 14:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461442742 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443025 Having a bad lesson

]]> 2025-05-21 14:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443025 Being on your own. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443240 2025-05-21 14:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443240 Set classroom expectations from the begining https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443253 2025-05-21 14:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443253 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443516 Try not to stress out so much. This is hard and you will be supported. Take it day by day, put the work in then switch off.

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]]> 2025-05-21 14:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443589 Have a set time to complete each week and stick to it. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443687 2025-05-21 14:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443687 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443738 Dedicate one period a week and do it.


Keep some stuff out your first profile and add it to your second one- lot more busier after December

]]> 2025-05-21 14:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443738 Don't get in your own head! https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443952 2025-05-21 14:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461443952 Set a time each week for this https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444064 2025-05-21 14:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444064 Set one period a week to complete and add your supporter meeting. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444097 2025-05-21 14:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444097 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444103 Set aside a period a week to complete what you have done. Stay on top of it!

]]> 2025-05-21 14:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444103 Routines and expectations https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444356 2025-05-21 14:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444356 Take notes on your laptop so that you can upload digitally. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444444 2025-05-21 14:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444444 Take a genuine interest in pupils and get to know them as well as possible. Get involved with morning door duty and/or lunchtime supervision. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444462 2025-05-21 14:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444462 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444489 Reason with pupils don’t immediately shut them down.

]]> 2025-05-21 14:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444489 Overwhelming https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444794 2025-05-21 14:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444794 Getting everything right https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444838 2025-05-21 14:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444838 The 'speed' of the school year will eventually slow down. Although it is challenging now, ride the wave! https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444884 2025-05-21 14:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444884 Challenging classes. It will work itself out (hopefully) https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444923 2025-05-21 14:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444923 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444999 Resources and prioritising tasks

]]> 2025-05-21 14:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461444999 Being in charge of Own lessons https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445055 2025-05-21 14:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445055 Listen to Jordan https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445068 2025-05-21 14:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445068 Little and often https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445077 2025-05-21 14:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445077 Being afraid to make mistakes https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445322 2025-05-21 14:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445322 Don't worry about anything until you start. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445369 2025-05-21 14:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445369 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445397 Consistency! Stick to the school/department policies and make your expectations crystal clear.

]]> 2025-05-21 14:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445397 Be friendly and show enthusiasm https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445675 2025-05-21 14:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445675 Try your best to not neglect it, even if you really want to. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445830 2025-05-21 14:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461445830 Get to know your department really well. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446132 2025-05-21 14:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446132 Fully enjoy your holiday, you'll need it https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446335 2025-05-21 14:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446335 If you need longer than a period, pencil out an evening after school or double period because there is no point leaving things incomplete (you might forget to go back to them!) https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446503 2025-05-21 14:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446503 If moving rooms, have a space in each room where you can keep your folders/resources. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446553 2025-05-21 14:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446553 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446561 Get a routine that is achievable and try stick to it.


Don’t drown yourself in work and enjoy your time off when you get it

]]> 2025-05-21 14:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446561 Enjoy it take time to relax as it will be a busy year. Everything will fall into place with great support. You are just beginning your journey https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446625 2025-05-21 14:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446625 Good routines + expectations = positive relationships https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446686 2025-05-21 14:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461446686 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447350 Enjoy it and don’t overthink.


Make brief block plans that are adaptable.

]]> 2025-05-21 14:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447350 Follow the weekly emails. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447660 2025-05-21 14:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447660 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447851 Be proactive and ask questions- your department are there to help.

]]> 2025-05-21 14:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447851 Get to know the department and where resources are, ask questions do not be afraid its your 1st week https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447896 2025-05-21 14:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447896 Enjoyable https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447964 2025-05-21 14:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461447964 Dont try plan a single thing https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448306 2025-05-21 14:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448306 Prioritise and set times aside for tasks. Have a to do list https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448469 2025-05-21 14:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448469 Actively listen to pupils, especially if you are finding some pupils are displaying signs of distressed behaviour https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448477 2025-05-21 14:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448477 Enjoy it. The GTC can't hurt you yet. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448578 2025-05-21 14:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448578 To do list and prioritise https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448846 2025-05-21 14:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461448846 Do things at the time where possible instead of leaving till later. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461449024 2025-05-21 14:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461449024 Rollercoaster https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461449233 2025-05-21 14:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461449233 Organisation and preparation https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461449239 2025-05-21 14:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461449239 Quick https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461451166 2025-05-21 14:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461451166 https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461451272 Use the weekly emails and keep referring back to them.

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]]> 2025-05-21 14:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461451896 The NQT year is quite an emotional year. Every now and then a wee check in to see how we are doing would have gone a long way to help my wellbeing and in turn, confidence. More of a holistic approach - we are humans trying learn something very difficult. https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461452098 2025-05-21 14:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3461452098 Make use of the NQT from the previous year. They will be able to answer lots of your questions! https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3467609103 2025-05-26 13:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gw17slavenj/zada9px59kgubxcm/wish/3467609103