Teacher presenteeism is rife. Education Support report that 46% of teachers always go into work when unwell. Although this may seem admirable, it is actually having a negative impact on your teacher wellbeing and that of your colleagues. In order to thrive in teaching, you must put your needs first.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The pressures to go into school when you are unwell

• How going in when you are unwell is not in your students’ best interests

• The importance of putting your needs first

Teacher presenteeism is a pandemic within itself and is weakening education as teachers wear themselves into the ground. Yet, it doesn’t have to be like this. As a teacher, you should always prioritise your own needs first. What you need are boundaries. Check out my free resource below for top tips and advice.

Resources:

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