The Teacher Cast

By Hayley + Gemma

We're Hayley and Gemma, two Irish primary school teacher's who have a passion for sharing knowledge about the classroom and beyond. We share a new episode weekly at 6am on Thursday's - just in time fo... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

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September 05, 2023 #43: Back to School
Welcome back! In this week's pod episode, we discuss the goings on in our personal and professional lives since the last episode and chat about getting ready to head back to school again!
This episode focuses on how we have been preparing to teaching in the same class levels again and what changes they have made to their classrooms this time around!
We also reveal our Resources of the Week and answer some of your burning questions!
Be sure to like, rate and follow the podcast on all platforms!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
Morning Mash: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent/morning-mash-4th-class
Pay Day Schedule 2023/24: https://mash.ie/mister-muinteoir/pay-day-schedule-2023-2024
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39min
June 06, 2023 #42: Summer Provision explained
Upon Adam's return to the pod, he chats about his crazy few weeks presenting at a conference, finishing his thesis and running a 10k, and Hayley discusses her gardening skills, report writing and finishing Droichead!
In this episode, which is part 1 of 2, we discuss what Summer Provision is all about from paperwork to pay to where to find all the important information! We also discussed our resources of the week! Stay tuned for listeners exclusive!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
Link to state document (this is a must read if you're new to summer provision - make sure to familiarise yourself on this): 2023 Home-Based Summer Programme to Support the ...assets.gov.iehttps://assets.gov.ie › ...
Education Posts for Parents adverts: https://www.educationposts.ie/notice/hometuition?sortBy=date_posted&sortDir=0&county_id=27
Education Posts for Teachers adverts: https://www.educationposts.ie/notice/summerprov?sortBy=date_posted&sortDir=0&user_type=&county_id=
July Provision website: https://julyprovision.com
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268327664380988/
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40min
May 30, 2023 #41: Drink the Damn Water!
In Adam's absence this week, Hayley was joined by Hayleigh who is a 2nd class primary shcool teacher. We talked about ways to answer questions in interviews about teamwork, flexibility, continuum of support and so much more! We talked about how busy this time of the year is and how do you know if a school is the right one for you... tune in to listen!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent
Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Find Hayleigh:
Instagram (@msquinnsclass): https://www.instagram.com/missquinnsclass/
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53min
May 23, 2023 #40: Acing your interview!
Wow, I can't believe we're at episode 40! Adam chats about his upcoming conference and writing reports, and Hayley discusses how she’s finishing up standardised testing and getting ready for job season! In this episode, which is part 1 of 2, we chat about some common interview topics, including experience, ethos, teamwork and general tips! As always. we also discussed our resources of the week!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent
Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
Campfire songs: https://www.gsmw.org/content/dam/gsmw-redesign/documents/Official%20Girl%20Scout%20Song%20Book.pdf
Mock Interview Live 2022: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfXGKCioU8Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Mock Interview Live 2021: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQt86CDi5Sr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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41min
May 16, 2023 #39: Digging deeper into SAF's
In this week's episode, Adam chats returning to running and watching the Eurovision, and Hayley recaps on her night out in Dublin with the girls! In this episode, we answer some of you questions about the S.A.F. as well as looking at the letter of application! We also discussed our resources of the week - as always, we hope you enjoy!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent
Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
Scoil Net (The Hunger Times): https://www.scoilnet.ie/go-to-primary/theme-pages/history/thehungertimes/
5 week soccer plan (Adam's Padlet): https://padlet.com/adampbarrett1996/mister-m-inteoir-documents-to-share-dnjzkh7mir14fbfq/wish/2590252610
The City of Chicago (Christy Moore Song - perfect to link with study of emigration/The Great Famine): https://open.spotify.com/track/46kZMshDmqUlXSuExg6ZgH?si=2bed62b3779b4a82
Ciara's Classroom: https://www.instagram.com/ciarasclassroom/
Trina Golden: https://www.instagram.com/_fromtinyacorns_/
Cubism painting: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/cubism-craft-activity-sheets-t-tp-2666252
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40min
May 09, 2023 #38: It's SAF Season
In this week's episode of The Teacher Cast, Adam chats about his love for Eurovision, and Hayley recaps on her day at WellFest! As well as that we speak about the dreaded standard application form! We go through the form page by page, box by box, and give you our advice from our experience on how to best approach filling out the form! We also discussed our resources of the week too!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent
Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
SAF: https://www.educationposts.ie/page/resources/standardapplicationforms
Ciara's Classroom: https://www.instagram.com/ciarasclassroom/
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1h 7min
May 02, 2023 #37: School clubs
This week's episode consists of Adam chatting about active week and how he is getting back into running himself! Hayley spoke about her Droichead observation and how the end of her Droichead journey is very near! In this episode, we speak about setting up school clubs! We speak about the process from start to finish, and all the logistics involved! We also discussed our resources of the week, and answered your questions!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent
Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
Parachute: https://www.abcschoolsupplies.ie/product/parachute-1-8m
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39min
April 25, 2023 #36: What are panels?
Adam is flying solo this week and is taking the reigns for the episode! He spoke about his weekend galavanting around Cork, going to see PJ Kirby in the Everyman, and meeting a lovely follower!
In this episode, Adam goes through what panels are! He spoke about the different area/ethos panels, the main panel, the supplementary panel and how different types are jobs can be offered out!
He also answered some of your questions about college memories, active week and interviews!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent
Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
Main Panel videos - https://www.into.ie/help-advice/staffing-appointments/redeployment-panels/main-panel/
Supplementary Panel videos - https://www.into.ie/help-advice/staffing-appointments/redeployment-panels/supplementary-panel/
Main Panel numbers - https://www.into.ie/app/uploads/2019/07/Main-Panel-List-as-of-23-March-2023-1.pdf
Tríona’s page - @_fromtinyacorns - https://www.instagram.com/_fromtinyacorns_/
Supplementary Panel Post Guide - https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/guide/the-supplementary-panel/17955388369927779/?hl=en
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35min
April 18, 2023 #35: Let's catch up + answer some q's
We are back!!! Adam chats about his chill Easter holidays in Tralee and how he’s about to set up soccer in his school. Hayley chats about her jet setting as she saw Manchester, Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest during the holidays!
In this episode, along with our catch up. we answer some of your questions about teaching practice workload, athletics, persuasive writing and teaching infant maths!
We also discussed our resources of the week, which included a comical episode of Adam cutting up his old clothes!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent
Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
PDST: https://pdst.ie/Athletics
Michelle's Innovative Ideas: https://www.instagram.com/michellesinnovativeideas/
...more
39min
March 21, 2023 #34: The realities of planning
Adam chats about his fun weekend in Dublin seeing Lizzo, and also getting to finally meet Hayley! Hayley also chats about being out in Dublin and her experiences during Seachtain na Gaeilge
In this episode, we chat about the realities of planning and how it can be totally different for each teacher - from active plans to weekly plans to Cuntas Míosúil and everything in between!
We also discussed our resources of the week, as well as answering your questions about starting placement and beginning the PME!

Find Hayley:
Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en
Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en
TikTok (@theteacheredit)
Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent
Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

Find Adam:
Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

Links mentioned:
Starfall: https://www.starfall.com/h/index-kindergarten.php
...more
39min

FAQs about The Teacher Cast:

How many episodes does The Teacher Cast have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.