Teacher wellbeing, or a lack of it, is a major concern for the teaching
profession. Research shows that there is a recruitment and retention
crisis with over a third of the school, FE and HE profession expecting
to leave by 2020.
This is a practical guide that will help trainee teachers prepare for
what is, undoubtedly, a demanding job. It supports new teachers to be
aware of themselves and to understand the schools and teaching sector so
they better anticipate pressures and find their own way forward. With
solutions and strategies that can be taken into practice, this guide
will help new and early career teachers establish that all-important
work/life balance and avoid burn out.