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Be a relief teaching superstar!

Be a relief teaching superstar!

Be a relief teaching superstar!

You've had the call and secured your first relief teaching day—don't panic! Sit back, take a deep breath and read through these short tips to being a relief teaching superstar!

  1. Documentation: Make sure to bring copies of your anaphylaxis certificate, e-number form, e-emergency form, Tax file number, bank account details and Working with children check. Don't forget to sign-in at reception!
  2. If possible, arrive 30 minutes before the first bell and familiarise yourself with the classroom and any plans that have been left.
  3. Before you begin, define your behaviour management strategy. The kids can smell weakness; start the day off right by defining your expectations and sticking to them.
  4. Be confident and show no fear!
  5. Be prepared – have readers, lesson plans and ideas prepared just in case there is no work left. If there is a plan left by the classroom teacher you should follow that, but don't be afraid to mix it up if the plan allows.
  6. Leave feedback for the classroom teacher: details of how the day went, any behaviour issues or anything that needs to be followed up on.
  7. Tidy up - there is nothing worse than returning to a messy classroom. The teacher will thank you for it.
  8. And if all that fails ... fake it till you make it! Relief days will help you hone your teaching skills, you will learn and grow as a teacher with every opportunity.

Have you seen our relief teaching series? These ready-to-use worksheets are ideal for beginning teachers.

   

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