What does it really take to become a brilliant teacher? Cutting through theory to focus on the skills required for being a secondary school teacher in todays classrooms, Brilliant Secondary School Teacher uses anecdotes & case studies & draws on the 15 years experience of an award-winning London teacher to help you understand what being a brilliant teacher is all about -- & lets you know that through good habits & effective planning, this is an achievable goal. Taking you on the journey through your first lessons with your classes, establishing a rapport with your students, planning engaging lessons & managing behaviour, to meaningful assessment, the role of the form tutor & thinking about the next steps in your career, look no further for expert advice on becoming a brilliant teacher. BRILLIANT OUTCOMES * Establish rapport from the outset to help your students learn * Manage challenging behaviour with complete confidence * Plan lessons based on pupil voice * Focus on the next steps in your teaching career