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Welcome to ATL's New 2 Teaching

Welcome to ATL's New 2 Teaching

Teaching is one of the best jobs in the world, but the journey from student teacher to teaching in the classroom can be daunting. New 2 Teaching offers everything new teachers and lecturers will need during those first challenging years.

Recent news

Elizabeth Guinney

Award-winning NQTs

Five ATL members won the award for outstanding new teacher in the 2009 Teaching Awards. They talk about being a new teacher, coping with the workload and their futures.Read more

Save £150 in ATL publications

Over £150 worth of publications, free!

Get more from your membership with ATL. Essential publications to help you start your teaching career. Read more

A welcome from Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of ATL

A welcome from Mary Bousted

Welcome to teaching and congratulations! Says ATL's general secretary. Plus, listen to Mary on being a new teacher.Read more

Focus on...

Writing applications

Looking for your first teaching job? ATL advice takes you through the entire recruitment process...

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Thinking of teaching

Thinking of teaching? Read ATL's guide to all the issues you need to consider.

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Assessment

Writing an essay? Browse ATL's tips on essay writing to help you get started.

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Teachers together

Relationships with colleagues can make a big difference to your experience in a new job.

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Behaviour tutorial

Download ATL's tutorials on behaviour management. After this, you'll be ready for anything. 

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