Back on Track with Mr Mc

Back on Track with Mr Mc

By Dan McFarland / Mr McEducation
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Back on Track with Mr Mc episodes

  • Chapter 1: Before I was Mr Mc

    In this first episode, I’m going right back to the beginning. Before Mr Mc, before the classroom, before the workshops, the podcast, the resources, the burnout and the rebuilding… there was just me, sitting in school, trying to work out who I was and where I fitted.

    This episode is the opening chapter of my story.

    It’s a story about identity, confidence, belonging, and the beginning of a journey that would eventually lead me into teaching, burnout, recovery, and taking back control of my own life.

    So here we go!

    26 min
  • Back On Track: Be Bold, Be Brave, But Never Be Basic… buckle up for the journey!

    Get ready for my story… why does it even matter? Because I have been there, the highs and the absolute gutter feeling lows of burn out! But I am back and thriving! Think of this of more like my audiobook. Come along to listen to my journey. It won’t always be an easy listen, but difficult things need to be spoken about, hard things we learn from, change is challenging but life deserves to be lived!

    10 min
  • Mr Mc is BACK and 'Sir You Look Tired'!!

    Hello team!! It's Mr Mc - your classroom coach!

    Keeping you on track inside AND outside the classroom.

    I am back for season 5 and this episode has a MEGA exclusive too. You can hear episode 1 of 'Sir you Look tired', the brand new podcast I co-hosting with Martin Malone 'The Teachers PT'.

    We will be bringing you weekly episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    You can also watch our podcast here: https://youtu.be/qvJPUgk-Bb0?si=6ZeysPHV93l01Ytz

    Search 'Sir you look tired' on Apple and Spotify.


    47 min
  • Day in the life of a supply teacher (Special Guest: Simon the 'Inclusion Teacher'

    A Day in the Life of a Supply Teacher – Special Guest: Simon, The Inclusion Teacher


    Join Mr. Mc and Simon, The Inclusion Teacher, as they dive into the realities of supply teaching.


    Discover why Simon and Mr Mc transitioned from full-time teaching, the unique challenges and joys of the role, and what a day in the life of a supply teacher really looks like. Packed with tips for thriving in this flexible teaching role, this episode offers insight and advice for teachers considering a similar path.


    We cover:

    1. The Transition: Why we chose supply teaching, what led to the decision, and how it compares to full-time teaching.

    2. Daily Life: What a typical day looks like as a supply teacher, including variety, planning, and classroom management.

    3. Pros and Cons: Discussing the benefits (flexibility, work-life balance) and challenges (job security, adapting to different schools).

    4. Tips for Success: Strategies for thriving as a supply teacher, including organisation, relationship-building, habit building, self care etc

    5. Reflection and Advice: Lessons learned, unexpected experiences, and advice for others considering supply teaching.

      6. You can follow Simon on Instagram @Simoninclusionteacher

      You can also follow Mr Mc:

      Facebook: Mr Mc Early Years

      Instagram / Tiktok: Ontrackwithmrmc

      Website: ontrackwithmrmc.com

      46 min
    6. 54321 GO! Developing positive habits!

      This episode will dive into how I have been using the Mel Robbins technique of the '54321' to help me reclaim time for myself in the morning - filling my own cup first.

      I also talk about developing good habits and habit stacking.

      22 min
    7. It’s been a minute

      Wow it’s almost been a year since my last episode! Find out what I’ve been up to, the big change I went through and some tips for the classroom / your own life too.

      26 min
    9. Little things can go a long way!

      Little changes or the little things in our day can help us go a long way.... especially when dealing with stressful days and busy lives!

      I dedicate this episode to my amazing Ma and Da...who brought me up to be the resilient and hard working person that I am x

      27 min
    11. Do, Delegate or Delete!
      To do lists, oh my goodness the to do lists! Or as I liked to refer to them, the Dead Sea scrolls! Where do you feature in your to do list? Today I talk about my weekly can do and Do, delegate or delete!
      24 min

    About Back on Track with Mr Mc

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    Detailing my journey from the highs to the absolute burn out lows of being a primary school teacher. I’ll share my journey with you and the changes I’ve made that have resulted in me grabbing my life…