Teaching is one of the most cognitively demanding jobs. By 8:30 a.m., most teachers have already lived a small lifetime of marking, planning, and juggling endless demands. In this episode, we explore how metacognition — the simple act of planning, monitoring, and reflecting on your own thinking — can help teachers not just cope, but thrive, on even the busiest days.

* Why metacognition matters as much for teachers as it does for pupils

* How to use simple reflective habits to manage workload

* Practical strategies to pause, reset, and keep perspective

* Ways leaders can model metacognition to build staff resilience

* Why survival is not enough — teaching should be sustainable and fulfilling

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