‘Become a teacher’ they said. ‘It’ll be rewarding and challenging’ they said. 

They were right. Training to become a teacher is by far the best decision I’ve made. I don’t feel like I’m ‘working’ as I enjoy my job so much. I love working with young people, I love the new challenges each day brings and I love the fact I get to spend all day doing my favourite subject!

I can say this now that I am an NQT but the training process was by no means an easy feat. My training year was tough, gruelling and a steep learning curve, but it has really prepared me for the challenges to be faced in my NQT year. 

Although there are some challenges I was not expecting; like the wider professional responsibilities I would have to undertake and understanding data and target setting, I am fortunate enough to work in a school with really supportive and helpful staff, meaning that the transition from trainee to NQT was as smooth as possible.

Juggling marking, planning and wider professional responsibilities as a Form Tutor have been challenging but I have found routines and using my time effectively has helped me to keep up with the demands of teacher life. Becoming a teacher has kept me on my toes (and kept me awake late some nights!) but this encourages me to keep learning, keep developing my practice and to try new things.

Miss H Siseman