NQT Picnic 2022

A Virtual Event for NQT's: 10am - 2pm Wednesday 27th July 2022

It is a daunting experience starting your very first teaching position - whether it is subbing or your own post! College seems like a long time ago now and you may be starting to feel a tad nervous.

Following the huge success of NQT Fest & NQT Picnic n 2021 with over 300 teachers getting involved, we are delighted to share this special event for NQT's in July 2022 with you!


"Thanks so much. I learned so much and it has given me a lot to reflect on and implement into my practice. It was so reassuring to hear from like-minded people. I can't wait to go through the recording of the event again. I will definitely be doing some more courses through Rahoo and recommending it to my teacher friends". Hayley Morgan


"Fantastic - great speakers, true to real life teaching & not from a book"! Christina Phelan


"I attended the NQT Picnic 2021 with the intention of mentoring new teachers to my school. However, I've learnt so much today for me that is invaluable. I could not recommend the NQT Picnic enough. Many thanks to everyone". Sylvia O'Halloran


"The was an absolutely fantastic experience! Having the opportunity to hear different perspectives, opinions and advice from people in the teaching world really made me feel part of a community. It also reassured me to hear that so many teachers and NQTs go through the same struggles as I do, again, making me feel part of a special group. I would highly recommend this to anyone feeling a little disheartened about their first year as an NQT, or even anyone wishing to find out more in general. Brilliant"! Niamh


NQT Picnic is a specially designed online event for NQT's.

This event aspires to inspire, motivate and share valuable insights to our newest teachers.

We explore topics such as:

  • Essentials for an NQT Classroom
  • Planning & Preparing for the first day, week and month!
  • Classroom Management
  • Supporting Students with Additional Education Needs
  • Effective Lesson Planning in 4 Easy Steps
  • Teacher Wellbeing
  • Jobs & Interviews

More details coming soon!

We hear from experts in education and teachers who have walked the road before you and are willing to share their experience.

We take the time to reflect on how far we have come and we set goals for the year ahead.

Join us for a morning of positivity and support in a virtual space full of like-minded teachers who are cheering each other on!


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the conference start and finish?
It starts at 10am on Wednesday the 27th July and finishes at 2pm.
How long do I have access to the conference?
On the morning of the event, the conference will "open up" virtually and you will be given the necessary links for each section. We aim to record all conference events so you will be able to go back and review it for up to two weeks post-event. Past attendees at NQT Fest have found it invaluable to be able to go back and re-watch the speakers and panelist sessions.

Get started now!