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Ep 79: Is Becoming A Middle Leader In School Ever Worth It?

2024-09-2301:05:08

Is being a classroom teacher enough? Should we always strive to work our way up the ladder in school? What is the boost in money like? Is it *really* a stepping-stone? Is your time just exploited? We look at the pros and cons of becoming a middle leader. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/teachsleeprepeat.bsky.social

Ep 78: How Toxic Schools Use "Accountability" To Bully & Intimidate Teachers

2024-09-1601:12:17

Join us on the Teach Sleep Repeat podcast as we dive into the toxic ways schools use observations, book looks, and display policies to control and intimidate teachers. We'll share shocking stories sent in by listeners and discuss the negative impact these practices have on educators' mental health and job satisfaction. But don't worry, we're not just here to complain! We'll also explore healthier ways to hold teachers accountable without resorting to fear and intimidation. Let's work together to create a more supportive and empowering environment for educators. Follow us on Instagram @teachsleeprepeatpodcast for more.

Ep 77: 23 Things That Should NOT Be Expected From Teachers: Displays, Organising Trips & Orders

2024-09-0901:05:36

Are you an experienced teacher thinking of doing online tutoring? Come and join our team! https://forms.gle/EYg5npWk8bVGZo177 This week, we discuss the 23 point list that the teacher workload reduction taskforce suggested and that has not been written into the STPCD. Some of the things on this list are jobs you will do at some point in the year, but did you know you do not have to do it? Classroom displays... Moving classroom... Organising trips... Find out what else is on the list and let us know.. Is it realistic? Find the full list here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfes-workload-reduction-taskforce-the-early-recommendations-in-full/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/teachsleeprepeat.bsky.social

Ep 76: Controversial Teacher Opinions: Ditch Languages, Keep SATs & 4-Day School Weeks?

2024-09-0201:08:09

This week, we discuss YOUR controversial teacher opinions! Blaming parents, keeping SATs, ditching languages?!? We read out your submissions and give say what we think on hot talking points in teaching. We even have a disagreement! Get in touch and let us know what you think. You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/teachsleeprepeat.bsky.social

Ep 75: The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide For Teachers: Routines, Behaviour & Self-Care

2024-08-2601:11:24

The summer holidays are about to end & that means one thing.... The new school year is upon us! In this episode, we dive into how to start off September with a bang & hit the ground running. We talk about pretty much everything in this ultimate guide to going back to school: Setting up routines High expectations Nailing behaviour Managing your wellbeing Building solid relationships & Loads more! We can't wait to hear what you think about the episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast?igsh=MXFkZ2w0Z2k4bnRuNg== BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/teachsleeprepeat.bsky.social

Ep 74: How To Smash Your Teacher Training: 12 Tips To Success

2024-08-0501:00:34

This week we speak directly to our upcoming teacher fanbase with 12 top tips to get the most out of your ITT (initial teacher training) whether it's the 3-year B Ed, the 1-year PGCE or anything in between. Let us know what you think of these tips and this episode! Get in touch: Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 73: 5 Mistakes Every Teacher Makes (& How To Overcome Them)

2024-07-2901:10:30

Welcome to the brains of two teachers as we reflect on some absolute classic mistakes we've made in the classroom over the years. More importantly, we talk about how we've overcome them and grown as teachers. Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 72: How To Build A Successful Teacher Side Hustle

2024-07-2201:02:13

Welcome to this week's episode where we talk all things side hustles! We feel like we're always reading posts from teachers looking to earn some extra cash with a side hustle. Usually tutoring... but there are plenty of other options! In this episode we talk about our side hustle and how it's grown over the last six years. More importantly, how exactly we got started, what you NEED to do to pass that first hurdle, discussions on risk management and lots more general tips to help get you started. Taking the first step is the hardest part... Hopefully our pod will help you do that! If it does... Drop us a review & follow the podcast! Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 71: What Makes An 'Amazing' Teacher?

2024-07-1501:04:06

Welcome back! This week, we discuss what makes an “amazing” teacher. What things are always needed… Is there anything that is a bit of a gimmick? Building relationships, subject knowledge, fancy classrooms…. What really matters? Let us know if we missed anything… We probably did… Drop us a review & follow the podcast! Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 70: Surviving The Summer Term, Being A "Fun" Teacher & Tory Collapse

2024-07-0801:04:01

The Tories have been decimated. Gillian Keegan has been booted out. Two lovely sentences! We reflect on the election result, talk about the line between being a fun teacher but also doing the job effectively, and share general tips on how to survive gruelling term 6. We were pretty unhinged in this one.... Hope you enjoy it! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Rate our podcast or share it with a friend. It really helps!

Ep 69: Alastair Campbell On Politics In School, Lowering The Voting Age & Being Optimistic

2024-07-0101:06:03

We are joined by Alastair Campbell, ex-advisor to Tony Blair in the New Labour government & host of the number 1 podcast in the UK "The Rest Is Politics". Alastair has written two books aimed at school children with the aim of doing what sometimes seems impossible.... getting them interested in politics. We talk about lowering the voting age, why all politicians aren't the same & what there is to be optimistic about in the current climate with the potential of a new government. You can find Alastair's books here: Why Politics Matter - https://amz.run/9JTE Alastair Campbell Talks Politics - https://amz.run/9JTF Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 68: Should Private School Fees Include VAT?

2024-06-2452:30

Join us as we discuss the imminent plan to add VAT to private school fees. Long overdue? A bad idea? What do you think? We share our thoughts & ideas alongside a bunch of statistics about the current climate. Do get in touch with us and let us know what you think. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast?igsh=MXFkZ2w0Z2k4bnRuNg==

Ep 67: Can Flexible Working Save Education?

2024-06-1701:10:53

On the first day of Teach Sleep Repeat, my true love gave to me, an episode about flexible workingggg. On the second day of Teach Sleep Repeat, my true love gave to me, a hypothetical question about Hayden becoming a dogggg. On the third day of Teach Sleep Repeat, my true love gave to me, a McDonald's bag without an apple pieeeee. If you still want to listen to the episode, you are a true fan. Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 66: Does Becoming A Parent Negatively Affect Your Teaching?

2024-06-1001:09:12

You can tell we've been away on holiday for a week because this episode is particularly scatty! We reflected on taking our babies away for a week, how many Kripsy Kremes we consumed in a week & the importance of sports day all within one episode...... The bulk of the episode was a reflection about how to balance parenting and teaching. It was a good one! Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 65: Do We Need A New National Curriculum?

2024-06-0301:11:30

Join us this week as we dive into a hypothetical situation in which the next government SCRAP the current national curriculum and start again. Would this be a good idea? What would the pros and cons be? Is it even likely to happen? Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 64: A SATs Reflection & The General Election

2024-05-2701:28:09

Well... here we go. It's general election time which means Dylan becomes insufferable! (Can you guess who wrote this description?) Join two teachers talk about all things politics and education! We also reflect on the 2024 SATs paper, highlighting some of the trickier / WRONG questions that appeared this year. Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 63: A Leaving Teaching Success Story With Kate Languages

2024-05-2001:02:11

Join us as we chat with Kate about all things modern foreign languages (MFL) and her story of starting a successful education business. We also touch on the Hutchinson school outrage after being contacted by an angry parent. Oh, and skip the first ten minutes unless you'd like to hear Hayden rant about the broken dental system... Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 62: Top Tips For New Teachers: 8 Things We Wish We Knew Sooner

2024-05-1301:10:58

In this week's episode, we (eventually) talk about what advice we would give brand new teachers if we had the chance. As experienced teachers, we have plenty of ideas that we wish we knew sooner, and understand how older staff can sometimes be a bit..... Negative about the job. Here's how to mould your enthusiasm and get the most out of the profession as a new teacher. We also discussed a crazy anonymous story from this week that Hayden found... It has to be heard to be believed! Hope you enjoy the show. Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 61: Does School Prepare Children For Real Life?

2024-05-1001:04:16

You've heard it all before... School is useless! It doesn't prepare you for real life! Why don't we learn about taxes? We dive into this topic in detail. What do we teach that is pointless? What's the role of a school? What does life preparation even look like? Join us for a laid-back chat sprinkled with laughs and an all-round good time. Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 60: Mr P: Transforming Teaching With AI, The Impact of Austerity & Brutally Honest Children

2024-05-0601:15:16

This week, we welcome back Lee (better known as Mr. P) who chats to us about all things AI. Lee chats about exactly what AI is, including language models and how to train them, as well as how his platform (TeachMateAI) has been specifically designed to help teachers tackle workload and be as reliable as possible. We also chatted about the long-lasting effect of austerity and budget cuts on the world of teaching and how teachers are being expected to do more with less. We each also bring our own story about the brutal but hilarious honesty of children and how teachers really do have to quickly develop thick skin! It's a fantastic chat with some fun chats and a QandA from our listeners sprinkled in at the end. Hope you enjoy it! Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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