'Clever, comprehensive and current... a book I'll be returning to again and again.' Stuart Pryke 'Every English teacher will get huge value from this timely book.' Alex Quigley The ultimate guide to teaching English in a secondary school, this book supports you on your journey from trainee to head of department - and everything in-between. Succeeding as an English Teacher provides practical guidance in an accessible format to help you teach English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. It covers key topics, including: - planning a knowledge-rich and diverse curriculum and schemes of learning - delivering engaging and effective lessons - advancing your subject knowledge - supporting students with revision - applying the science of learning in your English classroom. This book is perfect for any newly qualified or experienced teacher looking to develop their practice and progress in their career. Featuring the varied perspectives of 12 English teachers, this unique compilation offers invaluable advice and top tips for making every English lesson count, as well as real-life examples, opportunities for reflection and a foreword by Jill Berry. The Succeeding As... series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

Succeeding as an English Teacher contains everything an English teacher needs to know to be successful in their role. With practical guidance and research-based strategies, this book is perfect for trainees, seasoned practitioners and everyone in-between to help them plan lessons, enthuse students and ensure progress.

About the Author
Abigail Mann, Lyndsay Bawden, Fe Brewer, Davina Canham, Mary Hind-Portley, Ruth Holder, Kaley Macis-Riley, Laura May Rowlands, Andy Sammons, Zara Shah, Laura Tsabet and Holly Wimbush are a group of experienced and enthusiastic English teachers working in schools across the country. They are all highly active in developing and promoting English teaching, whether in key school positions such as literacy lead or head of department, or working as consultants, speaking at conferences, sparking conversations on social media or conducting research.

Reviews
Succeeding as an English Teacher is like having unfettered access to the wisdom and warmth of the ideal English department. Each chapter is comprehensive whilst still accessible, informed by theory and eminently practical. Every English teacher will get huge value from this timely book. -- Alex Quigley * author of 'Closing the Reading Gap' and content manager for the EEF *
Succeeding as an English Teacher is clever, comprehensive and current. From extremely useful advice on early career teaching to becoming a head of department and everything in-between, this is a book I'll be returning to again and again. -- Stuart Pryke * English teacher and co-author of Ready to Teach: Macbeth, @SPryke2 *
Here's a book that takes me straight back to my English teacher roots. Succeeding as an English Teacher brims with enthusiasm for the job, conveys important ideas with a lightness of touch, and is packed with practical advice. -- Geoff Barton * former English teacher, and now General Secretary, Association of School & College Leaders *
This is a fantastic book that should be in every secondary English department. Along with tips on resources, teaching and learning, the book also supports teachers on 'how' to develop the curriculum to support positive outcomes. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472989413
Author Abigail Mann
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 276g