Those first few years of teaching can feel overwhelming. From setting up your first classroom to navigating tricky conversations with parents, every day brings new challenges that your training might not have fully prepared you for.
That's why I've created these free resources specifically for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) like you. Scroll below for the full range of resources available.
Every school has its social dynamics, unspoken rules and political undercurrents. As an ECT, you're trying to figure out where you fit while staying focused on your teaching. Here's how to navigate these waters professionally. Plan how to build relationships with your colleagues before you start in September.
📥 Download Your Free Building Colleague Relationships extract
One of the biggest myths in teaching is that you have to choose between being liked and being respected. This false choice has trapped countless ECTs into thinking they need to be either the "fun teacher" or the "strict teacher." The truth is the most effective teachers are both liked AND respected. They achieve this through what I call "warm authority" – being firm on expectations while remaining caring and supportive.
📥 Download Your Free Building Authority extract
For more guidance and support, get your copy of my book here
Your essential toolkit for starting strong in September:
Transform your empty classroom into a learning space without the overwhelm. This practical checklist breaks everything down into manageable phases, so you can focus on what matters most in those crucial first days.
Perfect for: ECTs who just landed their first job and are wondering "Where do I even start?"
Confident responses for those moments when you freeze up. From challenging students to concerned parents, you'll have the right words ready when it matters most.
Perfect for: ECTs who worry about saying the wrong thing in tricky situations.
Get your free scripts below:
📥 Download Your Free 'What to Say When' Scripts
Practical strategies for finding teaching positions when September is fast approaching.
Perfect for ECTs who have yet to find a position for the new academic year.
Get your free guide below:
📥 Download Your Free 'ECT Job Search Survival Guide'
A day-by-day breakdown of your first week priorities, so you can sleep better knowing you're on track.
📥 Download Your Free 'ECT First Week Timeline'
Teaching is one of the most emotionally demanding professions in the world. You're responsible for the learning and wellbeing of dozens of young people while managing behaviour, communicating with parents, meeting targets and constantly adapting to new challenges. All while feeling like you're still learning the basics yourself. This toolkit isn't about telling you to "just relax" or "leave work at work" (as if it were that simple). These are evidence-based strategies used by teachers who thrive in their careers long-term. They're practical, realistic approaches that work within the demands of teaching, not despite them.
I've been where you are. I know the Sunday night anxiety, the imposter syndrome and the feeling that everyone else has it figured out while you're just trying to survive.
These resources come from real experience, real classrooms and real solutions that actually work. They're designed to give you confidence, not just information.
The best part? They're completely free. Because every teacher deserves to feel prepared and supported, especially in those crucial first years.
These resources complement my book "The ECT Survival Guide" - your complete handbook for thriving (not just surviving) in your early career teaching years.
