Welcome to NASBTT's Teacher Educator and Mentoring Zone (TEMZ)
This dedicated resource has been designed to support the professional learning and development of Teacher Educators and Mentors both individually and collectively as a profession.
We believe it is vital to recognise the role of the Teacher Educator as a professional who is instrumental to the development of early career teachers.
Our Teacher Educator and Mentoring Zone (TEMZ) includes mentoring and subject resources.
Access is free of charge for all Teacher Educators and Mentors in all settings.
Based on our Professional Framework for Teacher Educators, our mentoring resources provide dedicated guidance, helpful tips and advice, articles, further reading, videos and handy printable guides.
Resources are easily accessible and designed to be a starting point for Teacher Educators and mentors who are keen to develop their own practice and knowledge. The content is built on existing theory and research, as well as first-hand practical advice that can be implemented quickly.
Led by our subject specialists, our subject resources provide Teacher Educators with resources and information in the primary and secondary National Curriculum subjects.
Each subject area includes informative resources, recommended reading, instructional videos, useful articles, blogs, podcasts, current topical newsfeed, good practice ideas, professional learning opportunities and much more.
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TEMZ News
Secondary Languages: Language Trends Survey
The British Council’s ‘Language Trends’ Survey is an annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, designed to gather information about the situation for language teaching and learning. It…
Secondary Languages: Oxford Annual Flash Fiction Competition
Oxford are once again running this competition for French, German and Spanish. Students need to write their own short story of just 100 words! The deadline for entries is 12…
Primary History: How can historical fiction enhance the teaching of history?
How can historical fiction enhance the teaching of history? Catherine Bickersteth – Associate Consultant for Primary History Historical fiction is a valuable tool in teaching history. There are many opportunities…
Secondary Languages: Do we have anything to look forward to in Secondary Languages in 2026?
Do we have anything to look forward to in Secondary Languages in 2026? Sara Davidson – Associate Consultant for Secondary Languages As a secondary languages teacher in 2025 it has…
Secondary Languages: Goethe Institut German Week 2026
After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural edition, German Week returns in 2026 with renewed energy and fresh inspiration. From 19 to 24 January 2026, the Goethe-Institut UK, the…
Secondary Languages: The Case for keeping Language Learning a Priority in Schools
The Chair of the Independent Schools’ Modern Languages Association, Adèle Venter (North London Collegiate School) has produced an excellent document detailing the key arguments you could use in school to…
Climate Education and Curriculum Reform: What the DfE Review Means for Secondary Geography
Written by Kit Rackley, NASBTT Associate Consultant Secondary Geography The Department for Education’s recent Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by Professor Becky Francis CBE, marks a significant moment for educators…
Geography Teacher Educators Conference 23rd-25th January 2026
The next GTE conference will be held in Manchester Friday 23 January to Sunday 25 January. Manchester Metropolitan University (Venue: The Salutation 12 Higher Chatham St, Manchester M15 6ED) The…
Primary History: National Literacy Trust has a range of resources for KS1 and KS2
National Literacy Trust has a range of resources for KS1 and KS2, which can help support teachers using fiction and poetry when teaching black history, Remembrance and a focus on…
Competitions for language departments in schools
There are some great competitions running over the coming months for your classes to take part in: GCHQ’s National Language Competition GCHQ is running the 2025 GCHQ National Language Competition…