I recently wrote a piece for Tes discussing the ways in which schools can help teachers with anxiety. When I shared the piece I was slightly taken aback by the response from teachers. Whilst anxiety disorders are very different from feeling stressed (and should be treated as such) what quickly became apparent is there are lots of teachers who are suffering from stress-related issues within their job due to external factors.

In general, stress levels (especially in the current climate) within the profession are running high. We all want the best for the pupils that we teach. In order to give them the best, we need to look after ourselves. There is only one of you. With that in mind, here are some top tips for managing stress and well-being. 

Sometimes, I think we as teachers (and I’ve been just as guilty) try to fix situations and create smiles. We want children to be happy. That’s no bad thing but emotions are a part of life and I do believe that children should feel them. Sadness is a part of that life and feeling it and processing it is necessary.