All Teacher well-being articles
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FeatureWhere have all the teaching jobs gone?
Adverts for science teaching posts are few and far between. Maria Burke investigates why finding and holding on to specialist science teachers is becoming increasingly challenging
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FeatureMake flexible working work for you and your school
See how other schools and trusts flex working arrangements to recruit and retain skilled teachers
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OpinionHow 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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OpinionWhy 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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OpinionWhat’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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AnalysisBurnt-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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FeatureMoving 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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FeatureHow to know if it’s the right school for you
Advice and insight to help you find the perfect job
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FeatureLife after teaching
What would you do if faced with early retirement after 30 years in the chemistry classroom?
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FeatureHow 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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FeatureGet 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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FeatureGiving up teacher training
A recent teacher trainee explains how the planning workload ruins the job they love
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ArticleGet support from … ASE
Helping science teachers and technicians gain job satisfaction, and helping department heads to understand their teams
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ResourceSupporting 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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ResourceReflecting 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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ResourceSupporting 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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ResourceKey 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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ResourceTeacher 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