Ever wondered what it’s like to be a supply teacher? This is the book for you! Artist and illustrator Guy Newmountain, a time-served teacher at the chalk-face for 25 years and a familiar sight to thousands of pupils across the spectrum from nursery to sixth form, tells a succession of school-related anecdotes with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour. Some are hysterically funny and a few sad; others heart-stopping and deadly serious…Guy even bares his soul regarding personal heartbreak and professional mistakes that others can learn from. An evocative snapshot of real life, every word, even the title – spoken by a tiny infant – is true. A powerful insight into how varied an experience supply teaching can be, the book covers both pros and cons of the vocation, as the author relates a host of unpredictable situations encountered – good and bad – offering a tantalising, honest and refreshing window onto a largely hidden world…
Guy Newmountain, aptly described by a former college tutor as a ‘funnyology’, is a man who steadfastly resists categorisation. Artist, illustrator, animator and occasional DJ, he is, most notably, a teacher who has worked in over 100 different schools across the entire age range; with a breadth of experience rare in the profession. A guilty cola drinker with a fascination for contemporary fonts, TV title sequences, pioneering music videos and retro sci-fi, he swims a mile each weekday, grapples with a life-size Dalek and Wurlitzer jukebox and is rarely seen far from a black Labrador Retriever.
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I really enjoyed this book. it was a great holiday read as you can dip in and out of the series of short anecdotes. I found it entertaining and surprisingly thought-provoking. Found myself thinking about some of the issues raised long after I'd finished the book. The drawings (by the author) were interesting too - fun to look at the drawing at the start of the anecdote and then go back to it at the end and register the details.
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Guy really captures the trials and tribulations of a life in teaching!
Is is told in a series of funny, heart warming stories that really bring his experiences to life.
Surely a must for all teachers!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Funny, poignant and beautifully written. Recommended.
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As someone not directly in academia, but working within a higher education environment, I was incredibly interested in this book. I saw it at a writers fair I attended, and having met Guy, I was interested in his stories. I'll be honest, I struggled to put it down! It's written so well - and memories would flood my brain of my own times in school. The art throughout is a nice touch, and I feel this should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in teaching to any level - as there are many lessons throughout we can all take away from.
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Lovely book, reminiscent of a James Herriot novel in the world of education
Lovely book - little bit reminiscent of a James Herriot novel in the world of education
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Funny and Entertaining Read
Excellent understanding of teaching in schools with lots of humour.
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A great read, very relatable to working in education with some real laughs along the way.
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A sparkling witty read!
The guy really captures the trials and tribulations of a life in teaching!
It is told in a series of funny, heartwarming stories that really bring his experiences to life.
Surely a must for all teachers!
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