Read the NUT's guide for first-time teachers, 'Your Passport to Teaching 2000', which includes information on teachers' salaries, sick pay, professional duties and legal responsibilities. In this NQT area of the website, there is also advice on applying for jobs and preparing for interviews. In the 'Issues' area, there is loads of practical advice on applying for teaching jobs, completing the application form, preparing your CV, attending interviews, and applying to an LEA 'pool'. You can also learn what you should do or not do if you are assaulted by a pupil, the procedure to follow if one of your pupils has an accident, and how to deal with bullying in the staffroom. Then take advantage of this free 24-hour telephone counselling, support and advice service for teachers provided by the TBF, the teacher support network.
All counsellors are either ex-teachers or have experience of counselling teachers.
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