Meeting a new class
Set the tone with students from the very first lesson as you go back to school
Your first lesson, whether it’s as a probationer or NQT, in a new school or simply a new academic year, has the potential to set the standards for the rest of your time with those students. Use it wisely to assert your authority, establish your concern for pupils as individuals and their learning, and ensure you’re the right side of friendly. In this article, head of science Bill Wilkinson shares his tips for setting up the first lesson.
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