#72: Let’s have a heart to heart… How are you going? Plus, big news on how The Unteachables is changing.
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Let me ask you a question, teacher friend...
How are you, really?
I have thought long and hard about how I view teacher wellbeing, what it is, how we get it, and there are so many factors that we need to consider:
- How much autonomy and trust you have.
- The support you’re getting from leadership.
- The culture of the school.
- How empowered you feel in your classroom .
- How confident and masterful you feel.
- The opportunities that are afforded to you.
- How fulfilling you feel the work is.
But today I wanted to talk about one factor that for me has had the most impact on how I am mentally and emotionally in the day to day in my role as a teacher.
One thing that has had the biggest impact on how I have been able to develop professionally.
Our teaching village.
They say it takes a village as a teacher but what does that mean? It certainly doesn’t just mean having people around us because when I felt my lowest in teaching, I had PLENTY of teachers around me.
For me having a village as a teacher needs to be about having like-minded people around us that we can trust to be vulnerable with, ask questions to, bounce ideas off, be inspired and empowered by (and empower them in return). To be able to access support in whatever form needed. To never have your struggles minimised or shrugged off, but heard and validated.
This was so pivotal for me, that I am changing the way that I support teachers here at The Unteachables Academy. I am making The Behaviour Club, my teaching village, central to what I offer. TBC is a dynamic community where like-minded teachers can connect, share, and grow together. With masterclasses, resources, and a thriving online network, this club is designed to support educators every step of the way.
Click here to join us and become a member of The Behaviour Club!
Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!
Resources and links:
- Take the "What's Your Teacher Type" Quiz
- Join The Behaviour Club
- My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
- The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp
- Browse all resources on TPT
- Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change'
Connect with me:
- Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables
- Check out my website
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