There isn’t a teacher who would tell you they don’t think of quitting, I don’t know, every few months…
We’re working with the charity Education Support to help you through some of the biggest pressures and challenges you might face as a teacher.
72% of education staff describe themselves as stressed at work (rising to 84% of senior leaders) according to the 2021 Teacher Wellbeing Index from Education Support.
And 77% say they have experienced symptoms of poor mental health due to their work.
This Teacher Support space looks at a range of topics from dealing with parents, workload, time management and challenging behaviour in the classroom, to the pressures of leadership and being a newly qualified teacher.
You’ll find tips and inspiration from fellow education professionals in our Teacher Tips films, as well as practical advice across our Teacher Support articles.
Watch this space for new video resources and peer-to-peer advice, and sign-up to the BBC Teach newsletter to be kept up to date with new support resources.
What to do if you need support
If you're a teacher who is stressed or worried about anything you can call
Education Support's free and confidential 24/7 emotional support helpline on 08000 562 561.
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Explore Teacher Support resources:
Teacher Support Film Collections collection
All our short films for teachers. Including videos on supporting pupils with dyslexia and best practice MFL teaching.
Teacher Tips. collection
A series of short films featuring primary and secondary teachers sharing top tips and advice on everything from time management to helping disadvantaged pupils.
Teacher Support Articles. collection
All our articles for teachers in one place, sharing peer-to-peer advice and personal experiences.
External learning-related websites:
- Mentally Healthy Schools - Mentally Healthy Schools brings together quality-assured mental health resources, information and advice for schools and further education settings in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
