In this practical guide, bestselling author of Mentoring in Schools and former senior leader Haili Hughes draws on her extensive experience to support those working with Early Career English teachers, ensuring that they move mentoring beyond compliance towards genuine professional growth.

Learning to teach English is uniquely complex. It is far more than delivering content or preparing students for examinations. English helps young people become confident communicators, thoughtful readers and critical thinkers, equipping them to engage with a world that urgently needs empathy, dialogue and understanding.

Packed with practical advice, every chapter is grounded in research, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Alongside accessible explanations of key educational concepts, readers will find real-life case studies from English teachers, illustrating how these approaches have been successfully implemented in the classroom. Loaded with examples and practical activities, the book gives mentors tangible resources to explore with their mentees, helping them make steady, incremental improvements in their practice.