As the new academic year approaches, are you ready for your next year teaching in a school? As the new year starts, being organised can help you get back into the flow of teaching much easier. The 6-week break is coming to an end so making sure you have all the essentials is, well, essential.

Making sure you have the basics such as an organiser, stationery, notepads and lesson plans is the place to start. After having a break from work, getting back into the swing of things can be difficult, from preparing each lesson, setting homework and of course the dreaded marking. Make sure you manage your time wisely to help you stay on top of your workload and provide yourself enough time to detach yourself away from school life.

Stress can often show in lessons and student pick up on this easily, if you feel like you are struggling with your workload, speak up early and it will become easier to manage with help and support from the rest of the team.

Good luck and happy teaching.