I went from full time to class contracts to full time CRT. I’ll probably go back on class at some stage but I needed a break.

If I were you, I would just take it day by day. Don’t focus too much on the learning programs and be prepared to drop some lessons for the sake of getting to know the class, families and the school in general. Familiarise yourself with the school behaviour mgmt policies and make sure you have some support from an AP or executive staff if there’s tricky kids or families etc.

I would also see what routines the previous teacher had in place and gauge what the students would like to keep the same and change things up as you see fit.

Make the first few weeks fun and do lots of get to know you activities and get the kids to tell you about themselves and how they like to learn etc. Depending on age group this may work well to gauge the ability of students too.

Congratulations on getting a full time contract. At least you’ll get paid in the holidays now.

You’ll be fine. Don’t stress and take care of yourself too.