New job eek!

[avocadosarentmiddleclassed]

I am an incredibly lucky/terrified unqualified teacher;
I was recently contacted by the head of a primary school where I undertook a placement in my second year at uni, (I am now in the final month of my primary teaching degree) this head asked if I would like to start working full time at her school after the easter holidays.
I accepted, as this is my dream job/ favourite placement I had whilst doing my degree. It's a fantastic school, lovely staff, high standard etc and an amazing opportunity for me.
However, I am SO nervous. The class is reception, year 1 and year 2 mixed. Just delivering the eyfs and ks1 curriculum and preparing them for their year 2 sats is something I have ever done before (obviously) I'm so worried about being out of my depth and losing the confidence I have been busy building up over the past few years. The 2 TA's are lovely and have years of experience in that classroom but it's all so new to me.
Has anyone got any advice for me to help me enjoy this achievement rather than just turn into a nervous wreck over the next few months.
(I hope to do my NQT year there too in September)

[DontGotoRoehampton]

Congratulations!!!!
The HT will have seen many teachers and trainees come and go over the he years. She has chosen you. She has seen you in action and knows you will be a big asset to the school and will be a fantastic teacher.
Of course you are nervous, if you weren't you wouldn't be the person she chose!
You will make mistakes - loads! Every day! Of course you will - you are new to this. But you will reflect and learn from the mistakes, and get better as you go. As long as you are open-minded, and adaptable you will do great.

[toomuchicecream]

I am changing jobs at Easter. This is my list of questions to ask when I go in next week:
previous planning (electronic or paper copies)
planning formats to be used; expectations for level of detail, handing in etc
info about pupils (including next steps/targets/grouping/SEN/IEPs)
time table
subjects covered already this year
medium term plans for the summer term
homework expectations
what subjects will be covered in my PPA and when it is
planning resources/schemes of work already in school

For you I'd add:
Toys/phonics games etc
Classroom organisation - areas of provision for Reception for child led activities? Is there somewhere for year 2 to go away from those on continuous provision so they can concentrate on sitting down work in preparation for SATS?
Who will be writing the end of year reports (ie you can't do them all)
How do the TAs usually work? Who does what and with which year group?
What mentoring/support will be in place for you? You need to be given at the very least the support an NQT would get.

I'm sure I'll think of more things to add to the list, but you get the general idea. Make sure you ask all those questions and any others of the current teacher before you start. That way you will be as prepared as you can be.

Don't be tempted to plan too much before you start. As an NQT one of the best bits of advice I got from my mentor was to wait until I'd met my class before planning more than the first week. Once you've met the children and you are planning for actual small people rather than names on the list it will be much easier and more efficient.

Good luck and have fun - the summer term is a lovely time to be in school. As already said, you've been picked because the HT can see you are good and she wants you to work in her school. What a confidence boost!!

[avocadosarentmiddleclassed]

Thank you so much for the practical advice, I really appreciate it.
I am going in for a few days voluntarily over the next month (whilst writing my dissertation- eek!) to get a feel for it and catch up with the staff.
I hope it goes well, Im sure it will fly by.
Thanks for reminding me that I will definitely make loads of mistakes, but I am self aware and reflective and it is in their interests to support me, phew I do feel up for the challenge though.
Thanks again.