Covering the official TTA training standards for NQTs and the Induction Standards, this authoritative textbook goes further by exploring issues relating to subject knowledge in learning to teach. It provides stimulating assistance to subject specialists by helping them find ways of thinking about their specialism, how to teach with it and how to engage with what pupils learn through it. It also features orientation questions, lists for further reading, useful web links and case-in-point examples. Ideal for new teachers of English in the years of their early professional development, including those on PGCE courses, those in their induction year, and those in years two and three of their teaching career. This book is also suitable for subject leaders with mentor responsibilities and Advanced Skills Teachers undertaking specialist inset and teaching support.