Lists range from planning lessons and managing behaviour to continuing professional development and moving upwards and onwards.

Susan Elkin is an educational journalist and former secondary school teacher.

1. Personal matters 2. Dealing with emergencies 3. Be prepared 4. Curriculum 5. Beyond the curriculum 6. Pupils 7. Colleagues 8. Team playing 9. Continuing professional development 10. What type of school 11. Writing documents 12. Moving on, out or up