This comprehensive handbook has been written for all those interested in becoming a secondary school teacher. The author offers initial guidance on the ‘pros and cons’ of choosing teaching as a career before going on to provide advice on how to make a successful application for a place on a training course. The handbook moves on to cover everything you will need to know in order to enjoy a successful training year and ultimately to start that all-important first job.

Detailed practical advice is given on
- finding out whether teaching really is for you
- choosing the right course
- preparing and applying for your training course
- getting to grips with educational jargon
- making the most of your training programme
- succeeding in your teaching practice schools
- looking ahead to your induction year.

This book is a must for anyone interested in becoming a secondary school teacher.

Gererd Dixie is an Advanced Skills Teacher in Initial Teacher Training and has been a teacher of Geography, History and Sociology for 32 years. In addition to this, he has also had fifteen years experience as a Professional Development Tutor at a comprehensive school.