As an NQT, you are now likely to have a classroom of your own and, although that classroom is your castle, you must resist the temptation to raise the drawbridge – rather, you should warmly welcome your colleagues in.
Of course, not all advice you receive will be good and so you will need to be discerning. However, if you listen to your colleagues’ experiences, you can achieve expertise beyond your years of service and learn from other people’s mistakes without having to wear the scars. So, who might offer you advice and how should you respond to it?
It is natural to fear your headteacher because they are the boss, after all. But most heads are not fearful, they are supportive and kind and will be more than happy to offer their advice when needed.
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