Look after your well-being as a new science teacher

By 2026-05-05T07:45:00

A schematic style cartoon of a human head leaves the overwhelming complexity of chemistry behind to find peace with mountains, a lake and friends.

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Teaching science is hard work, particularly in the first few years. The good news is, being an excellent teacher and looking after yourself aren’t mutually exclusive

Manage your own mental health and well-being as a newly qualified science teacher. Follow these four tips from a teacher trainer: be good enough, recognise what went well, protect your rest time and avoid comparing yourself to others. If you’re feeling overwhelmed in your early science teaching career, talk to your mentor or access support through the RSC’s teacher well-being hub.

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