A Book About Teaching

Beyond the Staffroom Door

By: John D Collins

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Do you ever wonder what it’s really like to be a teacher in today’s modern world? Pupils, principals, phones, parents, pressure and Pythagoras all combine to make a recipe for teacher–pupil meltdown. But for some it’s the best job you could ever wish to have. Mr Collins guides you through what it is really like to be a high-school teacher with humorous tales of his time working in three different countries over 20 years. A sneak peek inside the staffroom reveals secrets that the outside world never gets to see. What is it really like to teach teenagers every working day? How do teachers cope with the pressure? What are the tricks of the trade that they never tell you in teacher training? From rules and risk assessments through to mindfulness and wellbeing, with stops along the way at day trips, inspections and accidents, this is an enjoyable and entertaining page-turner. Whether you’re thinking of becoming a teacher or just curious about what goes on in schools these days it is essential reading.