All Teacher well-being articles
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Opinion
How do you feel about working in science education?
Tell us what it’s like by taking part in the Science teaching survey, and we can improve our support for you
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Opinion
Why I’ve not retired yet
Find out why a chemistry teacher is still in the classroom and the rewards they find in teaching
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Opinion
What’s it really like to be a science teacher?
Challenging but rewarding was the consensus in 2022, but let’s find out if that’s still the case
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Analysis
Burnt-out and exhausted
Recent surveys and statistics echo anecdotal evidence that teachers are overworked and stressed. And it’s no different for science teachers
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Feature
Moving on from workplace bullying
Discover how one teacher stepped away from an unhealthy situation at a school to restore his mental health and teaching career
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Feature
How to know if it’s the right school for you
Advice and insight to help you find the perfect job
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Feature
Life after teaching
What would you do if faced with early retirement after 30 years in the chemistry classroom?
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Feature
How to use stay interviews to retain and motivate teachers
Ask teachers the right questions at the right time to ensure they stay – and flourish
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Feature
Get support from … Chemists’ Community Fund
If you’re a teacher and RSC member, here’s how to get help with everything from your well-being to financial planning
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Feature
Giving up teacher training
A recent teacher trainee explains how the planning workload ruins the job they love
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Article
Get support from … ASE
Helping science teachers and technicians gain job satisfaction, and helping department heads to understand their teams
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Resource
Reflecting on supporting teacher well-being
Read useful prompts for reflecting on supporting teacher well-being. Including managing expectations, difficult conversations and and when to seek additional support.
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Resource
Supporting science teachers with personal needs and challenges
Explore options for supporting staff dealing with various life situations. Including supporting parents and carers, underrepresented groups and those going through life transitions.
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Resource
Key techniques for supporting teachers’ well-being
Discover useful techniques to support teachers in your school more effectively, including active listening, signposting, modelling behaviours and self-care.
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Resource
Supporting colleagues with common challenges in school
Explore ways to support your staff with common challenges in science teaching. Including supporting new teachers, practical work, accountability and workload.
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Resource
Teacher well-being toolkit for secondary science leaders
Get tips, techniques and resources for supporting teachers in your school, from promoting well-being to managing workload
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Opinion
Looking out for one another
Taking care of our mental health and well-being is all our responsibilities, every day