Inside Voices: A Teacher Podcast

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This week’s episode takes a more serious turn. With the rates of teachers leaving the profession an ever-present issue, we felt it only right to discuss the trials and tribulations that teachers go through. We offer some basic advice and look to comfort and encourage those that maybe don't have that in their professional setting. Just know... we think you're doing great! Sit back, relax and enjoy!

The Teaching Profession: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

This week’s episode looks at the all of the good, the bad and the ugly in teaching. We examine things like the job market, class sizes and all of the positives that bring us joy in our jobs. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Measuring Success as a Teacher: How Do You Know You’re Getting it Right

This week’s episode looks at the tricky subject of finding success as a teacher. Do we measure it in grades, observations or personal targets? We discuss all of the nuances to knowing you are a successful and fulfilled teacher. Sit back, relax and enjoy! 

Setting Goals: How to Plan Ahead as a Teacher

We are finally back!! It’s 2025 and we have lots to catch up on! In this week’s episode we discuss our goals and aims for 2025. We talk about professional and personal goals and how you as a teacher can practise smart target setting. Sit back, relax and enjoy! 

Where Have We Been: An Inside Voices Catchup

It’s finally the end of term and we wanted to have a quick catchup before heading off for Christmas holidays. This week we discuss our experience with being inspected recently and answer some of our listeners questions. Sit back, relax and enjoy! 

Teacher Job Market: How Do We Fix This Mess?

The teaching profession is going through a strange time and the job market is reflecting this. With a surplus in Scotland and shortages across the UK, we dive into some of the reasons for these disparities and seek to add our thoughts on this difficult subject. Our aim with this episode was to shed light on a growing problem for many and hopefully bring more awareness to the issue. We don’t claim to have many answers but hopefully can encourage all of the amazing teachers out there!

Technology in Education: What is the Latest Thing?

Technology is an ever-changing beast that can be an amazing force for good and an amazing cause of stress! In this week’s episode we decided to revisit our first ever topic: Technology in Education. We thought it was about time we looked at what trends are emerging and bringing any new tools and tips to our audience’s attention. Sit back, relax and enjoy! 

Schools & Families: Engaging the Most Important People in Education

Do you struggle to engage with the families linked to your school? We have found that having families on board in education is so important but can sometimes be an interesting task. In this week's episode, we discuss the necessity of family engagement in education and how to drive that in local school communities. We offer some tips and tricks from our own personal experience. Sit back, relax and enjoy! 

Teaching is the Hardest Job in the World?

Teaching is the hardest job in the world! Or at least we sometimes think it is… in this episode we discuss all things ‘teacher struggles’. From bodily fluids to increasing workload! We also reflect on some ‘interesting’ circumstances we’ve found ourselves in as teachers and how we coped in the struggle! Sit back, relax and enjoy! 

New Teachers: How to Succeed in Your First Year

Are you feeling swamped by your first year teaching? In this week's episode we dive into the realities of teaching in your first year and how that compares to student teaching. We look back at our own experiences and I've practical advice on how to succeed in the craziness of the first year. Sit back, relax and enjoy!