Mentoring is a core element of any successful teacher education or coach education programme, with evidence suggesting that teachers and coaches who are mentored early in their careers are more likely to become effective practitioners.

This practical guide helps mentors of new science teachers in both developing their own mentoring skills and providing the essential guidance their trainees need as they navigate the rollercoaster of the first years in the classroom.

This handbook is for all college staff who find themselves involved in mentoring trainee teachers in post-compulsory education. It describes all of the expectations, responsibilities and rewards involved in mentoring college teachers in training.