The ECT Survival Guide
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Transform your teaching career before burnout takes hold.
Every year, 40% of new teachers leave the profession within five years. Don't become another statistic.
As a former headteacher with over 25 years in education, I've seen too many brilliant teachers leave because they were overwhelmed, overworked and under-supported. This practical survival guide gives you the insider strategies that successful teachers use to thrive—not just survive—in their early careers.
What You'll Discover:
Workload management systems that let you leave school at school (without guilt)
The 3-priority rule that stops you drowning in endless tasks
Wellbeing strategies specifically designed for the unique pressures teachers face
Communication techniques for difficult parents, challenging colleagues and demanding leadership
Written by someone who's been in your shoes as a teacher, as well as guiding countless teachers through their early career challenges as a headteacher.
Whether you're struggling with lesson planning overwhelm, a marking mountain, or simply feeling like you're constantly treading water, this guide provides practical, immediately actionable solutions.
Your teaching career—and your wellbeing—are too important to leave to chance.
Stop surviving and start thriving. Your future self will thank you.
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Also...
Coming soon!
Beyond the Buzzwords
A Practical Guide to Understanding and Implementing Evidence-Based Teaching
The second book in my Essential School Staff Guide Series
What You'll Discover in "Beyond the Buzzwords":
The 4-Step Translation Framework that instantly converts any educational jargon into practical classroom strategies you can use tomorrow
5 Core Teaching Principles that remain effective regardless of changing trends - your unshakeable foundation for confident practice
The Gradual Implementation System for adopting evidence-based strategies without overwhelming yourself or disrupting student learning
Professional Vocabulary Toolkit to speak with authority in lesson observations, leadership meetings and challenging conversations
The Trend Evaluation Filter that protects you from educational fads while helping you identify genuinely valuable innovations
Ready-to-Use Templates and Scripts including buzzword translation cards, strategy checklists and professional conversation responses
Perfect For:
New Teachers who feel overwhelmed by educational terminology and want to build professional confidence from the start
Experienced Educators who are tired of feeling behind the times and want to understand what current buzzwords actually mean in practice
Department Leaders who need to speak confidently about pedagogy and guide colleagues through evidence-based practice
Career Changers entering teaching who want to quickly master the professional language and proven strategies
Anyone who has ever nodded along in a staff meeting while secretly wondering what "adaptive teaching" or "metacognitive strategies" actually look like in real classrooms with real pupils
If you've ever felt confused by educational jargon or questioned whether you're implementing strategies correctly, this practical guide will transform your professional confidence.
Keep your eye out for my new book - coming soon!