The Trainee to ECT Podcast

A podcast from Twinkl, designed to help trainee teachers and ECTs (NQTs) go into the classroom feeling confident. Ashleigh and Simeon are your hosts on a mission to help you navigate the highs and lows of beginning a career in teaching.

Recent Episodes
  • S5 E4: The Expectations and Realities of a Teacher Training Year with Katie
    May 14, 2025 – 30:24
  • S5 E3: Job Hunting Step by Step
    Apr 1, 2025 – 31:01
  • S5 E2: EAL Strategies for Trainee Teachers and ECTs with Helen Bodell
    Mar 14, 2025 – 20:14
  • S5 E1: Building Positive Relationships with Students (with Jack - How to be a Teacher)
    Feb 6, 2025 – 25:01
  • S4 E13: Thriving Over the Holidays
    Dec 12, 2024 – 23:46
  • S4 E12: Plan a Lesson With Us
    Nov 1, 2024 – 26:47
  • S4 E11: Breaking Down Barriers - SEND and the Labour Manifesto
    Oct 1, 2024 – 28:54
  • S4 E10: Setting Yourself up for Success
    Aug 30, 2024 – 29:49
  • S4 E9: What to Do over Summer
    Jul 24, 2024 – 26:08
  • S4 E8: Looking back on Your Teacher Training Year With Mr H
    Jun 25, 2024 – 24:57
  • S4 E7: Report Writing
    May 24, 2024 – 29:55
  • S4 E6: Pursuing Tutoring with Susie from Twinkl Tutors
    Apr 25, 2024 – 32:45
  • S4 E5: Working With Other Adults With Jack (Diary of a Teacher)
    Mar 27, 2024 – 41:39
  • S4 E3: The Realities of Teaching with Ketrina (@teacherteresauk)
    Feb 27, 2024 – 46:00
  • S4 E2: The New Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF)
    Jan 31, 2024 – 15:15
  • S4 E1: Lesson Observations
    Jan 18, 2024 – 28:02
  • S3 E12: Planning
    Nov 28, 2023 – 42:09
  • S3 E11: The Importance of the Arts in Teaching with Sam Cairns
    Nov 1, 2023 – 22:46
  • S3 E10: Behaviour Management 2023
    Oct 3, 2023 – 30:55
  • S3 E9: Starting Your Teacher Training with the Twinkl Trainee and ECTs Team
    Aug 30, 2023 – 31:40
  • S3 E8: Getting Ready for September as an ECT
    Jul 29, 2023 – 33:13
  • S3 E7: AI in Teaching with Jon Park
    Jul 1, 2023 – 29:23
  • S3 E6: Supply Teaching
    Jun 1, 2023 – 21:38
  • S3 E5: Job Hunting Tips
    Apr 26, 2023 – 25:00
  • S3 E4: Sustainable Teaching with Sam Kendall
    Mar 26, 2023 – 34:04
  • S3 E3: Cross-Curricular Learning
    Feb 24, 2023 – 34:05
  • S3 E1: Thriving On Your Second Placement
    Jan 13, 2023 – 23:13
  • S2 E12: Christmas Episode 2022
    Dec 19, 2022 – 35:17
  • S2 E11: Staying Happy in Teaching with Andrew Taylor (@MrTs_NQTs)
    Nov 29, 2022 – 32:50
  • S2 E10: Parents' Evenings
    Oct 27, 2022 – 28:07
  • S2 E9: Starting Your First Placement
    Sep 27, 2022 – 28:33
  • S2 E8: Your First Week as an ECT
    Aug 23, 2022 – 19:37
  • S2 E7: What to Expect During Teacher Training
    Jul 28, 2022 – 27:29
  • S2 E6: Reflections and Celebrations
    Jun 24, 2022 – 24:43
  • S2 E5: Starting Your ECT Journey
    May 27, 2022 – 38:08
  • S2 E4: Mentors With Special Guest Mentor/TikToker Josh (MrA_theprimaryteacher)
    Apr 29, 2022 – 56:05
  • E2 E3: Personal Statements
    Mar 30, 2022 – 39:21
  • S2 E2: Starting Your Job Hunt
    Feb 25, 2022 – 43:49
  • S2 E1: Time-Saving Tips
    Jan 27, 2022 – 38:02
  • Episode 8 - The Christmas Special 🎄
    Dec 22, 2021 – 14:49
  • Episode 7 - Differentiation Explained
    Dec 6, 2021 – 21:48
  • Episode 6 - Tips for Managing Low-Level Behaviour
    Oct 22, 2021 – 42:39
  • Episode 5 - Mental Health Week - Managing Workload as a Trainee Teacher
    Sep 21, 2021 – 34:50
  • Episode 4 - What to do if You Haven't Found a Teaching Job by September
    Sep 21, 2021 – 28:57
  • Episode 3 - The Dos and Don'ts of a Teaching Interview With Oliver Wright
    Sep 21, 2021 – 15:24
  • Episode 2 - Getting Your Job Application Right With Theo Griff
    Sep 20, 2021 – 24:06
  • Episode 1 - What Makes a Job Application Stand Out? A Headteacher's POV
    Aug 23, 2021 – 24:28
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