When you start teaching classes, it's important to combine forces with an existing teacher so that pupils respect you and behave well

What should you do when you make a really obvious slip-up in the classroom?

When you first meet a new group of pupils, it's essential to set the tone and show you are head of the class

Theatrical facial expressions, moving around the classroom, carefully-planned eye contact; you need to control your body language if you want to control your students

While the kids might go home at 4pm, as a trainee teacher it can feel as though your work is never done. Flora Milne explains why you need to learn to say, enough is enough

In order to develop your lessons and improve as a teacher, it is important to look back at teaching experiences in order to process and learn from them

You don't need to start planning a term's worth of lessons but spending time gathering information and resources will give your confidence a boost before you start your training

Students might not respect you for just being a teacher, but will respect you as a person if you show your personality, says former advertising exec turned trainee teacher Flora Milne

Last year, Flora Milne waved the advertising world goodbye to train as a teacher. As she nears the end of the Graduate Training Programme, she shares tips on preparing for a career in the classroom

Last year, Flora Milne waved the advertising world goodbye to train as a teacher. As she nears the end of the Graduate Training Programme, she shares tips on preparing for a career in the classroom

Last year, Flora Milne waved the advertising world goodbye to train as a teacher. As she nears the end of the Graduate Training Programme, she shares tips on preparing for a career in the classroom

Last year, Flora Milne waved the advertising world goodbye to train as a teacher. As she nears the end of the Graduate Training Programme, she shares tips on preparing for a career in the classroom