Whether you have just secured your first post as an NQT or worked as a teacher for many years, having a presence in the classroom is a crucial quality that helps you project confidence and inspire others to feel confident in your ability to teach.
For Kathryn Lovewell, founder of the Teacher Sanctuary, having a presence in the classroom “is when a teacher stands centred, confident, and certain, so they create and generate an ambience of safety, set boundaries and are mindful”.
She continued: “A mindful teacher is fully present in the moment, paying attention to their students and they are non-judgemental and compassionate.”
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