The Reading Corner

The Reading Corner is Engage’s thinking space - full of teaching insights and advice!

Become a teacher for free with the Engage Teacher Training Programme

At Engage, we know there are many people in Ireland who want to get into teaching, but the cost of…

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How to manage disruptive pupils

It is important to manage disruptions in your classroom – or to get out ahead of them with preventative methods…

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What is the average secondary school teacher salary in the UK in 2019?

In 2019, UK ministers agreed a 2.75% raise for all teachers in maintained schools across the board, including those on…

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Teaching in a UK Primary School: The Basics

Being one of the first educators in a child’s life isn’t without its pressures but can be hugely rewarding. As…

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My SEND Career: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, which is a multidisciplinary approach to the mental health of young…

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How teachers can make the most of the summer holidays

The summer holidays are undeniably one of the best perks of teaching – no matter how much you profess to…

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How to prepare for a parent teacher interview

Whether you’re an NQT or you have years of teaching experience, meeting with parents at a parent-teacher conference can be…

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What does being a Teaching Assistant involve?

The term “Teaching Assistant” or TA, covers a varying range of roles and responsibilities, and what you’ll be doing as…

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Supporting students with autism in the classroom

Autism is a common developmental disorder that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how…

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