The Five "Bees" of Supply Teaching!

The Five Bees


BE READY.......
· Be ready to go when a school phones!
· Have reliable transport & be willing to travel.
· Invest in a diary and use it well to record all school contact details and days of employment.
· Give your planning and home preparation professional reflection.


BE PREPARED.......
· Carry Teacher Rego, Department ID number, your own teacher badge.
· Prepare files of ideas...Prep to 7, multi-purpose resources and graded professional resources.
· Be prepared for all situations e.g. hat, umbrella, sandshoes, sports whistle.
· Always have a backup plan to your preparation.
· Prepare your bag of tricks! (Koosh ball, dice,etc)


BE ADAPTABLE.......
· Adapt your mindset to teaching all year levels/areas.
· Adapt your teaching style to deal with more challenging classes/schools.
· Be adaptable to any last minute changes to your day.
· Be open to teaching different classes in one day.
· Be adaptable when you are asked to be part of activities: excursions, sports activities or liturgies.


BE PROFESSIONAL.....
· Dress professionally but comfortably.
· Arrive at the nominated time giving yourself space to prepare for the day.
· Introduce yourself to the principal/staff members.
· Leave review notes of the day for the class teacher.
· Make yourself aware of school policies and guidelines.

BE CREATIVE.....
· Source out resources that are inclusive to individual ability levels and appeal to all styles of learning.
· Be creative with resources and professional ideas you choose to have in your bag of tricks.
· Have fun!