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Always
introduce yourself to the administration staff of the school on
arrival, and then on departure ensure timesheet is signed.
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Ask
what "Discipline Procedures" the school operates; and
who to contact in an emergency.
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Find
out where the toilets and staff-room are.
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Ask
where to locate the photocopier and other necessary supplies.
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Ask
when Fire Alarm test days are and where the assembly points are.
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Ask
how do lunch/break times operate.
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Ask
will you be required to do a playground/lunchtime duty.
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Liaise
with the year group co-ordinator/manager.
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During
teaching time, if you need to leave the classroom for any reason,
send a responsible pupil to collect another teacher/adult to cover.
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Complete
the "How the day went" form at the end of the day for
the classroom teacher, to let him/her know what you covered, a brief
note on the children etc.
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Leave
the classroom as you would expect and hope to find it.
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Have
an emergency bag ready at all times of lesson fillers, games, fun
things etc.
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Operate
a good behaviour/work reward system immediately, this will give
you control and help to settle the children if needed.
