The Trainee to ECT Podcast

Twinkl Trainee Teachers Team
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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.

  1. S5 E9: Inclusion with Hannah Lawrence

    10/23/2025

    S5 E9: Inclusion with Hannah Lawrence

    In this special episode, Simeon is joined by Hannah Lawrence, the Twinkl SEND segment manager. She shares ways trainee teachers and ECTs can break down barriers and adopt inclusive practice in their classrooms. Twinkl SEND: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ulyhg Twinkl EAL: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7vzcc

    35 min
  2. S5 E8: Starting Your Primary or Secondary Teaching Placement

    09/24/2025

    S5 E8: Starting Your Primary or Secondary Teaching Placement

    In this episode, Simeon and our new team member Gloria go over what you can expect when your begin your teaching placement in a primary or secondary school. Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f9y62 Placement packs: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qc1i4 Twinkl Beyond: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ci9gt

    34 min
  3. S5 E7: Preparing for Your ECT Year One

    08/21/2025

    S5 E7: Preparing for Your ECT Year One

    In this episode, Simeon looks at ways to feel prepared and ready for your ECT induction and offers his tips along the way. Free Trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/okts9 Seating Plan Resource: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fig40 Evidencing the Teachers' Standards: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lq82m

    23 min
  4. S5 E6: Wellbeing for Trainee Teachers and ECTs

    07/29/2025

    S5 E6: Wellbeing for Trainee Teachers and ECTs

    In this episode, Simeon is joined by Twinkl's National Wellbeing Lead, Beck Dawson. They discuss wellbeing challenges for trainee teachers and ECTs as well as offering wellbeing tips and resources. Simeon's summer blog 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/v8301 Becky's blog on boundaries 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hmatn Mind resources 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rnau9

    36 min
  5. S5 E5: Achieved QTS but Haven’t Found a Position for September… Now What?

    06/26/2025

    S5 E5: Achieved QTS but Haven’t Found a Position for September… Now What?

    In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh go over the many options open to teachers who haven't found a full-time teaching position yet or don't want one. Twinkl Free Trial 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lr2bs Twinkl Supply Team 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1isfv5 Twinkl Tutors Team 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/skoe1

    23 min
  6. S5 E4: The Expectations and Realities of a Teacher Training Year with Katie

    05/14/2025

    S5 E4: The Expectations and Realities of a Teacher Training Year with Katie

    In this episode, we're joined by Katie, a highly organised and motivated trainee teacher undertaking a paid SCITT route that also offers a PGCE and QTS. We discuss what an average week looks like and Katie shares her advice on many aspects of training, including staying on top of your workload. Routes into Teaching Resource 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fi6ck Free Trial 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qhz6p

    30 min
  7. S5 E3: Job Hunting Step by Step

    04/01/2025

    S5 E3: Job Hunting Step by Step

    In this episode, Ashleigh and Simeon go through the job hunting process step by step, offering their tips and advice along the way. Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hflm3 Job Hunting Mega Pack: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jpost Mock Interviews: https://forms.gle/qfuN6uq4HthreZbc7 Personal Statement Feedback: https://forms.gle/r6zScgPfZSPuFxaw8

    31 min
  8. S5 E2: EAL Strategies for Trainee Teachers and ECTs with Helen Bodell

    03/14/2025

    S5 E2: EAL Strategies for Trainee Teachers and ECTs with Helen Bodell

    In this special, collaborative episode, Simeon is joined by Helen Bodell from the Twinkl EAL team. They discuss way trainee teachers and ECTs can support children with EAL. Trainee EAL resource https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mmru0 EAL homepage https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/128z6c Free trial https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xsd7c

    20 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Twinkl Trainee Teachers Team
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Twinkl Trainee Teachers Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Trainee to ECT Podcast