Supporting teacher wellbeing : a practical guide for primary teachers and school leaders / Suzanne Allies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allies, Suzanne, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teachers--Mental health.

Teachers.

Teachers--Job stress.

Burn out (Psychology)--Prevention.

Burn out (Psychology).

Teaching--Psychological aspects.

Teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.

Summary:

All teachers are in the unique position of influencing the future happiness and success of the next generation; therefore it is crucial that the wellbeing of teachers is not overlooked. This proactive guide will empower school staff; it will enlighten and equip them with essential knowledge about wellbeing and remind them to never neglect their own health. It encourages a proactive approach to holistic wellbeing and deals with a serious topic in a humorous and lighthearted way. Structured as an easy-to-read guide, the chapters offer hands-on tips on how and why to support teacher wellbeing and advice on how to manage the increasing demands of planning, assessment and marking. What's more, it emphasises the importance of sustaining a work-life balance, using mindfulness to relax and gain perspective, healthy eating, incorporating exercise into your schedule and maintaining a sense of calm in the classroom. This book: Includes personal stories that encompass the real experiences of early-career teachers, experienced teachers, senior leaders and trainee teachers. Delves into important topics such as stress, burnout, work-life balance, anxiety and controlling the mind. Highlights how to increase self-esteem, confidence and eradicate perfectionism at work. Suggests practical strategies related to workload reduction, peer support and a variety of self-care techniques. Written by a Primary Education lecturer with over20 years of experience teaching in primary schools, this book is an essential resource for trainee teachers, early-career teachers, experienced teachers and school leaders alike.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Endorsement

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Introduction

Why I'm writing this book

The structure of this book

How to use this book

Steps to success

Assessing your wellbeing

Step 1: Check in to your wellbeing and take breaks

Takeaway message: Does the culture of a school shape its staff wellbeing?

Part 1: Understanding wellbeing

Chapter 1: Why should teachers support their mental health and wellbeing?

What is mental health and wellbeing?

Step 2: Previous wellbeing strategies

Can wellbeing be measured?

How does work impact your wellbeing?

Are many teachers feeling the pressure?

Supporting your own wellbeing as a teacher

Step 3: Learn to say 'no'

Supporting the wellbeing of your staff

The mental health and wellbeing of school leaders

Government guidance and perspectives

The changing role of a teacher

The consequences of testing

The new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)

The impact of teacher wellbeing on pupil progress

Useful resources

Takeaway message: Do pupils notice low wellbeing in teachers?

Chapter 2: What do you need to know about wellbeing?

A mental health continuum for teachers

What is stress and the signs of a dysfunctional workplace?

What is burnout?

What is work-life balance?

The science behind the stress response

What is anxiety?

Step 4: Analysing fear and panic

What is depression?

Is happiness in the mind?

Step 5: Stop and drop negative thoughts

How's my wellbeing?

Takeaway message: Which school strategies support teacher wellbeing?

Part 2: Strategies for wellbeing

Chapter 3: Which work-life balance strategies best support wellbeing?

Work-life balance in early-career teachers

Case study 1: Getting it wrong-The story of Jen

Case study 2: Getting it right-the story of Ollie

Work-life balance: Finding your way to achieve balance

Tips towards a work-life balance

Socialise

Teamwork

Rest

Step 6: Adding more pleasurable pursuits to your life

Email

Time

Step 7: Audit your time

Challenge workload

Holiday

Work-life balance-Planning

The workload of teachers

Workload procrastination

Forgive

Avoid distractions

Build in breaks

Prioritise

Reward

Organise well

Takeaway message: Do the best teachers work the longest hours?

Chapter 4: What other strategies support teacher wellbeing?

Dealing with anxiety and depression at school

Share your feelings

Ask for help

Try to understand

Stay organised and 'let go'

Self-esteem and confidence

Focus on the positives

Live by your values

Be prepared and have fun

Do power poses

Be decisive and consistent when managing behaviour

Develop in self-efficacy

Perfectionism

Step 8: No one is perfect!

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-000-20344-1

0-429-33069-3

1-000-20350-6

9780429330698

OCLC:

1194957147