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NQT Special Edition: Effective time-management

Time-management is a vital skill for teachers, especially those new to the profession and certainly for those beginning life as an NQT or RQT. John Dabell offers some advice

Many of the teachers I know are good at stealing. In fact, some are really good at it, prolific even. They say that stealing is good for their wellbeing because it helps them manage their workload and keep life in balance.

Becoming a professional time-stealer is an essential part of being a teacher, as teaching is so multi-faceted and demanding. If you are regularly working 12-hour days then you are not doing yourself nor your school any favours. To be a time-stealer means taking back what belongs to you – your life! This is especially important for NQTs and early career teachers.

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