Succeeding as an English Teacher: The ultimate guide to teaching secondary English

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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 includes practical guidance in an accessible format for developing schemes of learning, planning a knowledge-rich and diverse curriculum, delivering engaging lessons and supporting students with revision at Key Stages 3 and 4. This book is perfect for any newly qualified or experienced teacher looking to develop their practice and progress in their career. Featuring the diverse perspectives of 13 English teachers, this unique compilation offers invaluable advice and top tips for making every English lesson count, as well as real-life examples and opportunities for reflection. 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.

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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 *
Heres 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 *

Author Bio

Abigail Mann is an experienced English teacher and head of department. She is currently an assistant headteacher and is the author of Live Well, Teach Well and Live Well, Learn Well. Abigail has given presentations on English teaching, subject leadership and wellbeing at events across the country and she is undertaking a masters degree in advanced subject teaching at the University of Cambridge. Follow Abigail on Twitter @abbiemann1982. Co-authors: Holly Wimbush, Kaley Riley, Laura Rowlands, Laura Tsabet, Ruth Holder, Zara Shah, Mary Hind-Portley, Melissa Boyd, Fiona Brewer, Lyndsay Bawden, Andy Sammons and Davina Canham.