Ready to Teach: An Inspector Calls

This book brings together the deep subject knowledge, resources and classroom strategies needed to teach J. B. Priestley's famous play for GCSE, as well as the pedagogical theory behind why these ideas work, helping teachers to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum with impact. With fresh approaches building on the success of the Ready to Teach series, each chapter contains lesson-by-lesson essays and commentaries that enhance subject knowledge on key areas of the text alongside fully resourced lessons reflecting current and dynamic best practice. The book also offers an introduction to the key pedagogical concepts which underpin the lessons and why they are proven to help students develop powerful knowledge and key skills. Whether you are new to teaching or looking for different ways into the text, Ready to Teach: An Inspector Calls is the ideal companion to the study of this 20th century classic.

Dr Haili Hughes is the Director of Education at IRIS Connect and leads mentoring on the international PGCE and IQTS at the University of Sunderland. She is also a Senior Programme Associate at UCL's Institute of Education and an advisor at the Department for Education. She was a teacher and school leader for the best part of 20 years. She's written numerous books with many more on the way and speaks at hundreds of schools every year, both nationally and internationally. She facilitates the ECF and NPQLTD.

Miriam Hussain is a teacher of English, writer, and senior leader who believes that every child deserves access to high-quality education. She is committed to raising school standards and has spent her career serving in challenging contexts. As Assistant Principal responsible for Quality of Education, Miriam's leadership experience includes roles such as Assistant Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Chair of Governors, and Head of Year.
Alongside her school leadership, Miriam writes about teaching, leadership, and pedagogy on her website: www.miriamhussain.education and engages with the wider sector on X @MiriamHussain_. A Chartered College of Teaching member, she also speaks at national and international education events, contributing to professional conversations about best practice and school improvement.