Back on Track with Mr Mc

Dan McFarland / Mr Mc

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 from the depths of burn out to being back on track, not just surviving each day, but thriving! Be bold, be brave, but never be basic!

  1. 1 APR

    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

  2. 22/04/2025

    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.

    46 min
  3. Day in the life of a supply teacher (Special Guest: Simon the 'Inclusion Teacher'

    09/12/2024

    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: The Transition: Why we chose supply teaching, what led to the decision, and how it compares to full-time teaching. Daily Life: What a typical day looks like as a supply teacher, including variety, planning, and classroom management. Pros and Cons: Discussing the benefits (flexibility, work-life balance) and challenges (job security, adapting to different schools). Tips for Success: Strategies for thriving as a supply teacher, including organisation, relationship-building, habit building, self care etc Reflection and Advice: Lessons learned, unexpected experiences, and advice for others considering supply teaching. You can follow Simon on Instagram @Simoninclusionteacher You can also follow Mr Mc: Facebook: Mr Mc Early Years Instagram / Tiktok: Ontrackwithmrmc Website: ontrackwithmrmc.com

    45 min
  4. 54321 GO! Developing positive habits!

    13/11/2024

    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.

    21 min
  5. It’s been a minute

    03/11/2024

    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

  6. 19/11/2023

    The daily reflections of a primary school teacher

    This week I recorded this podcast over the series of a week. Each day is a reflection on what happened that day - the good and what didn’t work as well.

    37 min

  7. 12/11/2023

    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

  8. 05/11/2023

    Let's talk about behaviour!

    ohhh behaviour in schools these days is a big topic! I share 3-4 of the things we do that try to help deal with behaviour.

    26 min
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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 from the depths of burn out to being back on track, not just surviving each day, but thriving! Be bold, be brave, but never be basic!

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  • Creator
    Dan McFarland / Mr Mc
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dan McFarland / Mr Mc
  • Show Website
    Back on Track with Mr Mc

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