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Honest advice for new teachers: not strategies, not slogans—just the stuff no one says out loud, from someone still doing the job.

This isn’t a behaviour guide. It’s not a checklist. It’s not packed with acronyms, Ofsted buzzwords or laminated mantras. It’s something more human.

Written anonymously by The Secret Behaviourist—a current senior leader with years of SEMH and pastoral experience—this short eBook speaks plainly about the emotional weight of the job, the unspoken pressures, and the things no one told us before we stood in front of our first class.

Each chapter is bite-sized but grounded in lived experience. From learning that you can’t fix everything, to setting boundaries, to surviving poor leadership—it’s the kind of honest reflection most new teachers wish someone had shared early on.

What you’ll get:

A beautifully designed, printable PDF (15 pages)

Ten short chapters with takeaway insights

No filler. Just the truth, shared quietly and constructively

Perfect for:

Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Mentors and pastoral leads supporting new staff

Anyone who’s ever thought: Why didn’t anyone tell me this before?

Use it as a welcome gift, a wellbeing prompt, or a starting point for team discussion. Keep it in your drawer for the hard days.

Because teaching changes you—and that’s worth talking about.