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I have worked with many educators in my role whose response to “how are you doing?” is always “very busy, how about you?”
I think many people believe they could be a teacher. But, in front of a class with all those eyes staring back at you, hanging on your every word? Could they really do the job?
Teachers are responsible for educating our future generations, yet we are seeing a rapid increase in teacher burnout and teachers leaving the profession. Is this avoidable? I believe some simple considerations could make a seismic difference.
The problem with adversity is that it can be all-consuming, it can take over. We need to focus on strategies, starting with faculty leadership, to help teachers spin this adversity and turn it into an advantage that can offer significant benefits to drive positive change in their mindset.
Working with teachers and leaders, it is clear to see that the pressure placed on school staff across the year is immense. How much of this is needed? Yes, there is accountability, but can anything be done to lessen the workload?
Could we focus on celebrating the teaching profession more? Across the country, our educators are working tirelessly, often to the detriment of spending time with their own families. Positive media attention, rather than the regular negative, could make a big difference.
Admitting we are struggling can be a trait in many people, including teachers, so we are all responsible for looking out for each other. If we recognize that someone’s behavior has changed, they seem over-tired, or they appear generally unhappy, why not reach out?
Teachers are not robots, and they do not ‘live’ at school, contrary to the belief of their students! For many teachers, the health and wellbeing of those in their care are often put before their own. There needs to be a shift in the system to focus more attention on their well-being.
Teachers. The talented individuals who enlighten the minds of our generations to come, educating our future leaders.
It must be easy though, surely? A few lessons a day, a lunch break, holiday time?
What is seen from the outside could not be further from the reality of the pressure that must engulf this profession, which is given so much responsibility. We need to avoid teacher burnout, make changes to ensure teachers are focusing on their own needs. These heroes are building our future.
I wonder how many people believe they could do it? Could they really be a teacher?
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