Here`s the book that tells you everything that traditional teacher training courses don`t - why `pens down` and `bags on the floor` may be the most important words you`ll ever utter, how to build the respect of a class, how to survive those challenging first few days (or years) as a fledgling teacher. Conveyed with astringent honest and directness, Phil Beadle`s classroom wisdom cuts through the jargon and psycho-babble of too many guides for teachers. His book is an intoxicating, often hilarious, and deeply wise reminder of why being a teacher can - if you get the essential ingredients right - be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.