In this throwback episode of The School Podcast, Cameron Parker sits down with education leader Sir Paul Tarn for a brutally honest conversation about teaching, workload, behaviour, school systems and why so many teachers are burning out.

Sir Paul Tarn shares his controversial views on the education system, teacher workload, flexible working, behaviour in schools and why he believes teaching has been made to sound “impossible” in modern society.

From leadership and trust systems to classroom culture and staff wellbeing, this episode dives into the realities of education today and asks an important question:

Is teaching really that hard...or are schools missing the systems and support teachers actually need?

Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation every teacher, school leader and educator should hear.

Topics include:

📚 Teacher workload

🚨 Behaviour in schools

🎙️ Education leadership

🏫 Trust school systems

🔥 Teacher burnout

💻 Flexible working in education

📈 School culture

🚪 Why teachers leave the profession

👨‍🏫 Classroom management

🇬🇧 The future of UK education

HUGE thank you to our sponsor Nisai Learning, an online school in the UK and worldwide providing flexible, accredited education: https://www.nisai.com

This episode is brought to you by Cameron Parker (UK’s #1 Motivational Speaker for Secondary Schools) and Education Media.

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